Hungry baby!!!

So last week we went to the doctor for Gavin's 4 month old visit. He went from the 80th percentile for weight down to the 50th! And did the opposite for height from the 50th to the 75th. He must be growing really long!

The doctor gave us the okay to slowly start foods and the info papers. We decided to start w wheat oatmeal cereal. He likes it. Second we tried green beans (eww!) and he loved them!!! He keeps wanting more when you take the spoon away.

He has great head control and loves to sit or stand (with support). We put him in his little Elmo walker and it is his new favorite toy! We had to put a pillow under his feet, and he bounces on it. Can't wait to try the door way jumper!

Back to Work... :(

Well it was back to work this week for me. Bummer. SO sad that I had to come back, but happy to have my career, which I do like...thank goodness! It was difficult to leave Gavin, but I know I am working for him and his future, so that helps. I was a big girl and didn't cry. I appreciate all of the time that I had off work...19 weeks total (paid). I could have taken a month more of the FMLA, but it was unpaid time so we decided that it was better to go back to work. And the best part about it was that when we got out taxes done, we didn't even have to claim or pay taxes on the disability pay! And we also got the $1,000 child tax credit for having Gavin! I think we actually made money by having a baby this year!

So I am pumping at work, twice a day, and it is the biggest pain in the butt ever! I spend both of my breaks pumping away. They have a "pumping room" at my work, but there are 5 women using it right now, so we have to schedule times to use the room and make sure we are prompt. This is very hard to do with my position since I have tons of meetings that go late and are planned at random times. I am doing good so far, but geez. I wanted to pump while I am driving to and from work (I have the car lighter electric plug and a hands free pump bra), but I haven't tried it yet. It would save time though, for sure!

Gavin found his hands this week!

It is so crazy how fast he grows, changes and learns! He is now grabbing for things and holding onto them. Also, grabbing toys and trying to bring them to his mouth! Uh oh, germs here we come! He also keeps trying to sit up from a reclined position.

The play mat with hanging toys is amazing! It has entertained him for hours and is really great for his development!

Adjusting to motherhood- 3 months old

Some people say that having a baby and becoming a mother is so difficult. In my opinion, they are just trying to scare you! If you are ready and responsible, it is an amazing experience. Yes, there were some things to get used to, like broken up sleep and changing tons of diapers. But, definitely the best experience of my life. It makes me feel so important and needed, as this little human life depends on us so much. It is so amazing that we created him!

I seriously can't believe how quickly the weeks have gone by since he was born! He just turned 3 months old! Wow! And he is getting so big! He weighs about 14 pounds now and is such a healthy eater! All he gets is breast milk, and he is still a little piggy, eating until his belly sticks out like a big round balloon!

At 3 months Gavin is:
Sitting up (with help) leaning against the couch or in the Bumbo
Smiling tons and loves playing peek-a-boo
Just starting to laugh...well more of a little chuckle occasionally 
Batting at his toys on his play mat
And loving his swing (of course!)


3 months old

Gavin -1 Week Old

My brother, Justin, has a professional camera and is really great at photography. He took Gavin's 1 week old photos and they came out great!