Growing, Growing, Growing!!

Nathan is growing so fast. He has officially gained 3lbs and grown 2 1/4 inches since he was born, meaning he is now over 12lbs. This is very exciting because it means that breastfeeding is getting better and easier... for both him and Jess.

He is learning how to grab things intentionally. He just recently started taking out his pacifier by pulling on the little ring... which doesn't help at bedtime. We are in the process of trying to develop a good sleep routine with him. Each night, Jess feeds him, gives him a bath, and then gets him ready for bed (new diaper, lotion, massage, and jammies). Jeremy reads him a story, sings a song his dad used to sing to him, snuggles with him, and then lays him down. It's a slow process, but as we continue, he should get the hang of it and start falling asleep more easily on his own. In the above picture, notice how strong he is getting... he can raise his upper body completely off the blanket and hold it steady for a couple of seconds!!

Nathan will be taking his first flight on Friday as he and Jess fly to Oklahoma. Jeremy will be in Australia for 10 days, so we're all "taking a vacation!"

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