I know it's been a long time since I posted last, and I do apologize. We have been keeping busy with the holidays, the children, and just life in general.
I post tonight with big news though. Reese had rice cereal tonight for the very first time!
And he seemed to just love it! He was quite a little pro, opening his mouth and leaning in for each bite. I am shocked at how little ended up on his bib and face area. I guess he was just ready.
About a month ago he went from sleeping six hour stretches to getting up every one to two hours to eat at night again. He tries to store up before bedtime by nursing almost constantly between six and eight every evening. It still doesn't really hold him for long, as he ends up sleeping three to four hours max at a time.
When we had his four month checkup last week the doctor said he can start baby foods anytime we want now. We talked it over and decided to give cereal a shot, in hopes he will stay full and sleep a little longer at night. Our pediatrician also said the cereal should help alleviate some of the spitting up - and that would be nice too.
He was actually four months old on December 4th, but his checkup and immunizations were only last week. He weighed in at 19 lbs, 2 oz (97th percentile) and is 25 3/4" long (80th percentile). So he's a pretty big boy all the way around. Because I nurse him though, the doctor said his weight is just fine and to keep letting him nurse whenever he wants. He told me there is absolutely no concern about his weight because it is normal for breastfed babies to start out heavier. Personally, I think he's just perfect anyway - but I am aware that I'm biased.
Dog the Bounty Hunter is on, so I am going to wrap this up. Just wanted to share my excitement about Reese's instant ability to eat like a pro. I admit I am sad too though. It's really tough to see him growing up so fast.
Happy Holidays!
Love,
Janae (and Ben, Maddie, & Reese)
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