4 Months!

Yesterday Dexter had his 4 month check up, which included shots. Ouch! I hate seeing him get so sad. He weighs 13lbs, 5oz and he's 25 inches long.  He is a little underweight. The doc said it's nothing to worry about, but to me his little legs and arms don't look chubby like I think they should.  

We got the "ok" to start him on rice cereal. There are so many brands, I'm not really sure which one to choose, so I grabbed the most nutritious looking one on the shelf! I tried feeding it to him last night, he really was not into it. It may have just been that he was cranky from the day, but none-the-less it gives me chance to do some reserch on which brand to give him.

Leaving to go have fun at the Sitter's!

This what happens when Yo Gabba Gabba is on (usually with a smile on his face). I feel like such a bad parent for letting him watch tv, but it's educational, makes him laugh, and lets me get dinner made. 

Me update:

I've got about 8lbs to lose, plus toning of course. It's funny how pregnancy changes your body so much that even once the weight is gone, your body (well, at least mine) still is out-of-wack.  I've also been tracking my measurements because thats where the real progress will have to be made.  I've got one more pant size to get through before my pre-pregancy size. It's bittersweet that I have to go buy some new pants this weekend :)

Rolling Over!

So this post is kinda old news but, Dexter rolled over for the first time last Saturday! He rolled from back to belly. He still isn't a big fan of tummy time, so I assumed he would roll backwards of what most babies do. He was so cute... We were hanging out on the futon, like we normally do on Saturday mornings, and  he completely surprised me when he rolled over to his belly.  Then he was stuck and I had to roll him back over, haha.

These pics are also from last week. This was his first time wearing two piece pjs! It was tough to get a pic of him because he was running in place like a crazy baby.

Here he is in his little sunglasses. They're still kinda big for his tiny head, but the hat is holding them in place. We were out for a late afternoon walk :)

Pics from the sitter's house. Some are a little blury, but I had to post them, he looks like he's having such a good time with his buddy, Hudson!

Hudson

Madison

My Mom, Paul, and my Brother Josh are coming to visit next week. I'm so excited! My Mom hasn't seen Dexter since he was a week old, and Dexter has never met Uncle Josh. Can't wait!

Bumbo!

Dexter can now sit in his Bumbo Seat! He may not be able to roll over yet, but he's been trying to sit up a lot, so I thought I'd try out the seat. He seemed to like it. As long as he still has a toy or something to put in his mouth, he's happy. Everything he can get his hands on goes straight to his mouth!

 It's so funny to sit in a seat!

Friday Dexter was supposed to spend the day with Daddy instead of going to the Sitter's. Justin was super sick, so I came home early from work. Dexter, Bateman and I took advantage of the nice weather and went for a walk. He goes cross-eyed for the camera sometimes :)

 

Cute new kicks!

Sleepytime

A few days earlier napping in his crib. This same day he pooped on Daddy (explosive diaper)!

You may have noticed my blog has a new look! Thanks to my husband for giving it a make-over :)

Short Post

 

This has to be a very quick post because I'm at work and super busy, but I really want to try to keep posting about once a week. 

Dexter News:

We think he may be pre-teething :( He's excessively drooling and constantly putting his fists and everything else in his mouth. 

He scratched his face really bad during his sleep last night! It looks like he was attacked by a cat. I just trimmed his nails. I feel bad, it looks like it hurt.

He loves Yo Gabba Gabba.

He's been trying to hold his bottle while feeding for a while now.

He's doing a little better with tummy time. As long as he's on the Boppy!

Here is Dexter with Maddie and Madison. Madison is the sitter's daughter and Maddie is another girl she watches. I will post more pics from the sitter's house soon. Her Son, Hudson, was very unhappy while I was taking pics, so I'll get one of him next time.

Daddy and Baby, lazy Sunday :)

 

Could my life possibly be any busier???

 

Last week was my first week back at work. Hectic is the only word to describe my schedule now.  Justin and I are still trying to work out when we each drop off or pick up Dexter. But, for the most part, it's been me because my work schedule is little bit more flexible. 

In the morning I get up super early, between 5-5:30am, and start getting us both ready for the day. Dexter gets dropped off at the sitter's around 8-8:30. So, far he seems to have a lot of fun there. Her daughter, Madison, keeps him entertained. Most days I pick him up, but this past Thursday I had to work late, so Justin picked him up. I didn't get home that day until 9:30pm. I barely got to see Dexter at all that day :(

After we get home from the sitter's, I spend all evening cuddling him and making him smile. Except for those evening when he's extra cranky, we've had a couple so far. I think he was just getting used to his new schedule.  After he goes to bed, I make bottles, and get our things in order for the next day. And, keep my fingers crossed that he'll sleep til 5:30. 

Goals for this week: make dinner, go to the gym.

I miss him so much. 

Here are some things I miss the most:

-When he stops eating just to smile or giggle

-Holding hands (I guess it's just a finger for me)

-When his little lip starts to quiver before he crys (and making him happy before it turns into a cry)

- "Talking" to him, having a "conversation"

-His smell

-Our 9am playtime (that's when he's most happy)

I still get to enjoy some of those things, but not as much as I'd like to.  I feel so guilty being away from him. Every time I leave him with the sitter I feel like I'm giving my baby away.  I think about him all day long. 

I'm happy that at least I'm the last face he sees at night and the first one he sees in the morning.

Getting ready in the morning, waiting for Mommy to dress him!

  

This is his new favorite face to make. In his crib, ready to get up and play!