One Month Survived

Braylen is one month old!  And that means we have survived 1 month with two under two.  It is challenging, but I keep reminding myself that A LOT of people have multiple kids and they are all still functioning.  I can do it!  I am so thankful for the outpouring of help from our family and new church.  I have fully prepared about two meals this month.  I wish I could get meals forever : )

I couldn't get an appointment for Braylen the week of his one month birthday, so his stats might be a tad off since we are going a week late.  As of January 21st-

Weight: 10 pounds (36%)
Height: 22.25 inches (65%)
Head Circumference:  38 cm (56%)


Let's watch him grow in comparison to the giraffe.  Already I
messed up by not putting a 1 month sign with him... oh well.   Next time

Since it is one of the earliest and worst flu seasons in a while, I stay close to home most days.  Evie and I are going stir crazy, but Braylen seems happy to be in the comforts of his home.  Around 3 weeks he started to be more alert and staying awake for longer periods.  One of his most active times is during Evie's nap time.  Why would I get a chance to rest?   The play mat provides Braylen with a new view on life outside the swaddle, bouncer, and sling.  Keeping the other two off the play mat is a battle most days, which is why I like having him awake while Evie sleeps to keep the "no, don't hit baby" s to a minimum.

The people that made these play mats do not have dogs.  Putting a
squeaker inside the sun is dangerous. Parker can sniff that out from the kitchen

So sweet of Evie to "read" to her baby brother.  I wish she didn't need to
sit as close to him as possible (i.e. on his leg) and touch him all the time

How is he sleeping?  Well, like a baby.  Haha.  He doesn't like to sleep flat on his back, so he rests in the swing, bouncer, or snuggled next to me in the sling.  Not ideal, but it works... sort of.  He hasn't slept longer than 3.5 hours yet.  We had him sleeping in our room for most of the first month for convenience for nursing and out of fear our feet making the floor creak outside Evie's door would wake her.  After many sleepless nights, we moved him to his room.  We are getting more restful sleep (or maybe we are so darn tired we don't hear him even when he is crying...) and I feel more awake when I have to get out of bed to feed him.  He is now sleeping in the bouncer, in his crib. 

If Braylen had a say, he would choose sleeping with us all the time.  
 I guess his crying is his say...

Eating? I guess fine if he is growing.  I am nursing again, liking it a tad better than last time.  It helps that he has taken a bottle every night from Jason for the last two weeks.  I like the break and also know he is getting at least 3.5 ounces a day. 

With each passing day we move closer to that magical 4 month mark.  I'm not trying to wish my life away, just being honest that the newborn days are not my favorite.  Evie and I are ready to get out of the house! 

More pictures from Braylen's short life so far-

Braylen 1 Month