Axel is 2 months old as of yesterday. Our days are filled with the tasks of everyday life that are mundane and memorable at the same time :) Laundry & other household chores and errand running mixed in with tummy time, feeding, diaper changing and playtime.
Axel is still as happy as ever, so many smiles and little laughs (more like guffaws than giggles). He coos and chatters- especially after a feeding (if he's awake) and seems to coo/chatter in response to being spoken to (VIDEO). Other times he'll be by himself under his play mat/gym and will happily talk to his toys, or whoever may be listening in the room. He really is a super baby, easy going and just a delight. My dad asks me how we ended up with such a good baby, and I remind him of the arduous labor/delivery... after that ordeal everybody deserves something easy.
Often when Axel sleeps his face is very animated. He will cry/whimper in his dreams and he'll smile & laugh as well. He gets the hiccups a lot- big gut-sucking hiccups that would drive me crazy if I had them! He had the hiccups a lot in utero, so I guess he's used to it, because it doesn't seem to bother him too much.
He has stretched his nights out to 7-9 hours between feedings. Glorious sleep! He still naps well during the day wherever he's laid down, sometimes even falling asleep on his play mat, but sleeps soundest in his crib.
He continues to grow like a weed. He is moving out of his size 3 month clothes and into 6 month, out of size 2 diapers and into size 3. He eats like a champ, but has started to be a bit of a spitter-upper. Sometimes a little bit, other time what seems like half his meal. Sometimes right after a feeding, other times an hour or more after a feeding- and a couple times during a feeding! But it doesn't seem to phase him much, and his growth hasn't slowed down.
Axel's stats:
Height: 25.5 inches
Weight: 14.8 lbs
That's up 2 inches and 2.3 lbs since last month!
Axel goes next week for his 2 month check up where they will give him 4 shots- I'm not looking forward to that :( This weekend we head to Wake Forest and will get to catch up with friends from church and SEBTS, and then next weekend we're off to the beach for a wedding- very excited for that! We'll have to stick his toes in the sand and surf.
We recently drove by our house and it is very much underway. Siding is up and windows are in. It is projected to be complete by mid-Dec with a closing date no later than Jan 10! It is so nice living with my parents- they enjoy seeing Axel everyday as he grows and changes so much with every passing day. And for our part it's nice to share life with them during this season. That said, we are looking forward to being in our own place.
Often when Axel sleeps his face is very animated. He will cry/whimper in his dreams and he'll smile & laugh as well. He gets the hiccups a lot- big gut-sucking hiccups that would drive me crazy if I had them! He had the hiccups a lot in utero, so I guess he's used to it, because it doesn't seem to bother him too much.
He has stretched his nights out to 7-9 hours between feedings. Glorious sleep! He still naps well during the day wherever he's laid down, sometimes even falling asleep on his play mat, but sleeps soundest in his crib.
He continues to grow like a weed. He is moving out of his size 3 month clothes and into 6 month, out of size 2 diapers and into size 3. He eats like a champ, but has started to be a bit of a spitter-upper. Sometimes a little bit, other time what seems like half his meal. Sometimes right after a feeding, other times an hour or more after a feeding- and a couple times during a feeding! But it doesn't seem to phase him much, and his growth hasn't slowed down.
Height: 25.5 inches
Weight: 14.8 lbs
That's up 2 inches and 2.3 lbs since last month!
We recently drove by our house and it is very much underway. Siding is up and windows are in. It is projected to be complete by mid-Dec with a closing date no later than Jan 10! It is so nice living with my parents- they enjoy seeing Axel everyday as he grows and changes so much with every passing day. And for our part it's nice to share life with them during this season. That said, we are looking forward to being in our own place.
