{ Monthly Photos } 2 months

In one month you:

-Still are in new born clothes, only  a few of your 0-3 month photos fit

-you take anywhere from 30 min naps to 3 hour naps.

- You longest stretch of sleep at night is still 4 - 5 hours

- you are smiling and babbling so much

- you laughed for the first time, you can sit up so much better with support.

- you now like baths

At your two month check up:

- you weighed 10 lbs 1 oz

- You are now 22.5 inches long

- You have a herniated belly button which will go away on its own by 6 months.

- You are very healthy and growing just like you should. 

Dear Channing,

 

Another month under your belt! Good work, little fella! This month was a lot like last month, only with a lot more crying in the daytime. Phew! You are giving me a run for my money. It’s that infant fussy stage that is the culprit, I’ll bet.

I’m finding out about patience and staying calm. You do seem to like to sleep in your pack n play in the dark room during the day; you like to sleep every 1.30 hours of wakefulness. If I miss this window, you tend to stay awake and yell. You can be a terror to get down for naps and just want to keep taking everything in.

On the happy side of things, you have been falling asleep by 8:00pm, and you don’t wake up until your next meal at around 12:00am or so. And then you sleep another 3-4 hrs, ready to eat again. This is wonderful!! Thanks for that. It’s in your best interest to cry during the day if you are going to be fussy at all. 

In case you are wondering later, you seem to have a very sweet disposition overall. When you aren’t fighting sleep, you are so serene and soft. You peer around at everything and seem to just take it all in. You like to mimic the noises and faces we make at you. You’ll top it off with a little grin.

All I know for sure is I’m so lucky and excited to hold your hand in this journey of yours. I like to look down at your face during your mid-night feeding, and think about all the wondrous things you have ahead of you. So many firsts are coming your way. You have no idea how exciting it all is yet.Growing up is hard work and I’m so glad I get to be here for it and cheer you on.

I’m so excited to get to know you more and more each day, each one part of a greater gift that reveals itself slowly over time. You’ll never be two months old again. For that I am sad. But I get to witness and share in the very sweetest of your years. How great is that? I thank God every single day for the treasure that is you and the time we have ahead together. How do you suppose that of all the little boys in the universe I got the best one?

Love,

Moma

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As promised, a list of things I could not live without in the first few months with out little guy.

Miracle Blanket - This thing is the bomb!! Channing was an escape artist until this blanket. We have lots of swaddling blankets but they just wouldn't keep his arms in.  He never gets his arms out of this one and sleeps so much better.

Miracle Blanket

Aveeno Baby Lotion - This is the only lotion that we have tried so far that doesn't break out our little guy. It also does wonders on clearing up baby acne and rashes. I apply it a few times a day when a rash is coming on and by the end of the day it is all cleared up.

Aveeno Baby Lotion

Bobby - We used this from day one. It is great for breastfeeding. Channing also loves snuggling in it for short naps during the day. You can also position it around their feet when they are sleeping. It helps then feel more secure. 

Bobby

Changing Pad Liners - Seriously everyone needs a few of these! The liners are so much easier then having to change the changing pad cover and washing it every time there is an accident. Just simply throw on a new liner. It also protects your cover from fading from all those washes you would have to do other wise.

Changing Pad Liners

Exfoliating Cleansing Towelettes - When you have a baby around some times taking the time to wash and exfoliate your face is impossible. These are from target and their up & up brand. They come in cucumber and apricot (smells so yummy). They work wonders at removing makeup. The fact they exfoliate at the same time is a major plus.

Up & Up Exfoliating Cleansing Towelettes

My Little Lamb Platinum Edition Swing - This swing has been a life saver. It keeps Channing entertained long enough so I can get some things done. He really likes the projected light up stars and lambs. A major plus is you can plug it in to save on batteries.

My Little Lamb Platinum Edition Swing

Naked Juice - These are packed with fruits and veggies, they are filling and sooo yummy. With being so busy with a baby  these are my meals on most days.

I hope this is helpful for first time and soon to be mommas. 

And just for fun a picture of our little guy. Isn't he cute!!