2 Months already...wow!

I can't believe 2 months are here already! What a difference a month makes - actually, what a difference just a couple of weeks make. Micah will be 9 weeks in a couple of days, and I feel like I am finally figuring this baby out. I'm sure all you mothers out there reading this are laughing because you probably NEVER really figure your child out...just when you think you have, something changes! I do feel, however, that the last 2-3 weeks have been much easier than weeks 3-6(7). We definitely had some challenging days, with lots of crying, and lots of attempts to soothe and help Micah sleep. Stroller rides, car rides, swings...nothing worked. And not that those really work now, either, but I do feel that it's getting easier and/or I'm getting more confident in my abilities as a mother.

We had our first doctor appointment since his 2 week check-up yesterday, and Christian and I were both really excited to see how our baby has grown. We know he's a big boy and not lacking in nutrition, but we were surprised to find out just how big he is. He weighed in at 13 pounds, 13 ounces and 23.5 inches long, equaling the 93 and 75 percentiles. Good job Micah! He also passed all the other well-baby checklist items, although our doctor did recommend getting Micah to practice turning more to his left, because he clearly favors his right side and she could see it in the flatness of his head. I also asked her about certain gagging issues I have seen from him as well as his fussiness during some eating sessions. She said both of these resembled signs of silent reflux (because he rarely spits up) and gave me a few possible suggestions that might help reduce those. Overall though, babies just tend to outgrow their reflux issues, so we'll just wait and see. He also received his first shot (horrible to be there for as your baby, on a 2 second delay, burst out in murderous screams) but slept for most of the afternoon. He did seem to be in a bit of pain last night, but after a little Tylenol I think he settled down okay.

Oh Micah, how we love you so! Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with such a precious little boy.

Things to remember:

• How well you did on your first road trip to St.Louis at the beginning of the month
• How your ability to sit in your bouncy seat is increasing, giving me a break from constantly holding you while you are awake (and asleep:))
• How you had 2 nights in a row when you slept for 7-8 hours at once, and I thought you had turned a miraculous corner (only to find out you just were teasing me for those two nights, haha!)
• How well you did with the various environment changes/babysitters you had: volleyball camp, wedding night, birthday celebration, work day. I was so worried you might be a terror for those watching you, but you were quite good, all things considered!
• How much more smiley and interactive you have become - you make your Dad and I laugh so much with your sweet, sweet smiles!
• How Miss Noelle tried you in a 1 arm swaddle, it worked, and we have been doing it ever since! We will be trying the no swaddle at some point, but no idea when.
• How you enjoyed being jogged in the BOB versus walked...that's my boy:)
• How we thought you were colicky, and now realize you are just an adorably sweet baby that is fussy at times, ha!

We love you so much Micah baby. Looking forward to month 3 with you:)