He's been eating a TON, although he still spits up a TON too. I worry he gets too much a day (bc every doctor I've talked to said it's too much) however, they don't see how much he spits either. So, even though he eats a ton, I would bet he loses a bunch of it as well. Some would say that he spits because he's over eating, but I cannot get him to skip a meal or to cut back on a bottle. Caylee was the same way and she's doing great health wise, so I guess I'll just go with my own instincts here about Micah and keep doing what I'm doing.
I realized something today that I hadn't realized before... I was getting frustrated because Micah will only sleep in his bed. This means that going out anywhere is difficult because he is still little enough to need several naps a day, which don't happen if we're out. What I realized is that with Caylee we were still staying home for almost every nap she needed. On top of that we lived in town where shopping was easy and quick. Now, with 2 kids, I go to take Caylee to something and Micah misses a nap. Or, I have to go to the store and because we don't live near civilization he misses a nap. It definitely makes life a little more challenging, but it also reminds me that his fussiness has a purpose-- he's tired! We will still go out and do things, but it has definitely helped calm me bc I know he's just tired and not in pain--- if only he knew he was allowed to sleep in his carrier! (He's just like Caylee though and will doze until the car stops and then he's wide awake!)
Another realization I had is that at this point with Caylee, I was still feeling TERRIBLE! We were barely leaving the house at all, had only been to church 1 time (Christmas) and hadn't been to all these classes/groups that we are involved in now. Micah came along and life had to go on... thankfully, this time around I feel SO much better and life could pick right up. I just sometimes forget that he's still so young (9 1/2weeks!) and the stuff we are out and about doing now, I didn't do with Caylee until she was another month or so older.... all of that combined with the gray/cold weather and wanting so desperately to get out has made me try to find tons of things to go to and has probably been tough on this little guy, who I feel like is older than he really is!
As for his chattering... he's SO funny! I don't remember Caylee talking this much at all- she is a very observant child and likes to figure out her surroundings first. She always knew exactly what was going on around her. Micah... well, he has no clue! :) He just smiles and chatters and sighs and coos. It's super cute and I can definitely tell he's been happier lately.
Here are some pics of tummy time (and other stuff)... the little guy is SUPER strong (at just 9 1/2 weeks)! When he really gets going he can roll from tummy to back too... but I don't think he realizes it, he just happens to move his arms to a certain position and over he goes!
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