7 Months
If I wanted to sum up this past month with one word, the word I would chose is "GROWING". Brayden Timothy is amazing me each day with the rate he's growing. Not just in weight and height, but my baby is becoming a big boy- and I just can't believe it! I never thought we were going to leave the 3-6 months clothing that we've been in since Brayden was 2 months old! But!!! Drum roll please, we're in 6 months clothes but already, his little toes need more room!! Bradyen has gained (ATLEAST) 2 lbs and 2 inches in the last 3 weeks!! It would not surprise me if he catches up with Ruthie by 9 months (the only time in her life thus far that she's slowed down!) We shall see in a few short months!!
I Love Food-I So much to share about my little guy! He's amazingly cute!! Loves his mommy and gives me the biggest brightest smile every time I enter the room. Brayden, since placing him on formula and adding solid foods (that he's not allergic too) is doing so much better. He still spits up, but even that is getting a little better. His eczema has cleared up tremendously and he doesn't feel the need to itch himself 24/7.
Brayden opens his mouth WIDE and helps my hand guide the food to his mouth (sound familiar)
I have been busy in the kitchen making baby food for my little guy. So far, everything I've made has been a huge success, especially if I add applesauce to it!
Applesauce
Green Beans
Squash
Pears
Carrots
Sweet Potato- haven't tried yet
At the beginning he had some banana and avocado with chicken, but since we've found out he's allergic to chicken, I've yet to reintroduce the banana/avocado.
My Hands- Brayden has learned Patty Cake. He loves to clap his hands. He'll be learning "So Big" by the end of this month!! I have also introduced Sign Language, but he hasn't started to sign back yet. He will!! Ruthie is loving helping me sign to Brayden and has also loved trying little bites of all the new foods I'm introducing!!
Here is the sweetest video:
Growing Strong- Brayden is now using his legs to hold himself up. He gets stronger and stronger each day!! What a difference two pounds have made! He is also sitting up more and more and getting very strong. I can't wait until he's sitting up and more confident without be sitting close by!!
Sleep Training- We decided to start sleep training Brayden officially. He's been sleeping well since day #4- but were now not feeding him during the night when he does wake up. I will say that the first night of screaming was terrible for me. I remember being a lot calmer with Ruthie :) I am happy to report that one terrible night- and since then, he's slept through the night without any trouble. Even when we made a spontaneous trip to Pittsburgh and we were all in the same room! Great job Brayden!
My Daddy's Back to School & Mommy Works!- Daddy is now in full swing back at it getting his Doctorate and Mommy now is watching a sweet two year old girl, Abby and helps Adrianna and Jonathan get on and off the bus during the week. Life, although busy, is going well. The first week Jon was back to school, the Grange Fair was going on so the kids and I kept busy. Brayden and enjoyed his first fair and Ruthie, she can't wait for next year! Now that I'm work, I'm getting on a really good schedule with the kids and that's going very well for all.
