Drew is 3 Months Old...almost

Since we are headed to see the big Mouse tomorrow, I wanted to post Drew's 3 month story before we left. Can't believe this little munchkin is 3 months old already. He's changed so much in 3 short months. He smiles, he giggles, he tries to sit up for short periods of time in the Bumbo seat. He loves his sisters and they love him. And we just adore him to pieces.

There are no new weight and height updates this month because there is no doctor's appointment until 4 months. But, based on last months numbers, I am sure Drew is pushing 16 pounds, if not more. He constantly eats and I can tell he's gaining weight everyday. He is beginning to sleep through the night more frequently. We didn't make our Disney goal, but that's ok...I wasn't expecting him to. When he does get up, it'a not until 5 or 5:30 most nights, so it's a full night in my eyes. We push it to 7:30 on some mornings and we'll get there regularly soon enough. For now, I still enjoy the quiet time with him and him falling asleep in my arms afterwards. We will be starting cereal when return from Disney in hopes that the extra food before bed will help us get though the night.

Enjoy the pics from this last month!!
Me and my mommy


Me and my daddy


I love tub time. I like to smile at mommy in the mirror.



My Wittle Guy

Two Month Pictures

Here are some pictures we had done of Drew when we did the girls birthday pictures. I know he's almost 3 months old already, but better late than never, I suppose.

First Giggle

It was a calm Friday night at home and we were getting some much needed and well received family time with the kids. Bo has been working extra hard this week with tutoring for finals and he hadn't seen Drew awake since last Sunday. So, while dinner was cooking, the 2 of them were playing and Drew rewarded him immensely with his first giggle. At first I didn't believe it. I knew he had it in him, but wasn't sure he knew how to let it out. He's been smiling so much lately and looking like he wanted to giggle, but didn't know how. But then, after a few more funny sounds and tummy tickling, he did it again. Couldn't believe it. No better sound than that of your child's gigles...much less the very first ones!! Couldn't help but take a picture of that moment...

Bumbo Baby

Our new fun thing to do lately is spend a little time in the Bumbo seat. Drew has really taken to looking around...mostly at the TV when it's on...but he loves to see all the things around him. So, I have started putting him in his Bumbo seat to strengthen his neck and give him a different "view". Don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks?!?!?!

My Hero

For a couple of weeks now, Drew has been pushing his nightly feedings back more and more. It started at 2:00, then it made its way to 3:15, then 4:30 and last night, for the first time, we made it all the way through to 7:45. I've hesitated him sleeping through the night until now for several reasons. I've been afraid to let him go because if it happens during the week and he can't make it, then he wants to be up and eat in the middle of all the action getting Ally and Bo out the door for school. Plus..I must admit that most nights I enjoy our quiet time together once I get my happy rear-end out of bed and in to his room. And, I could tell this night was coming because for the past several nights when I went in there to feed him when I heard him stirring, he would cry when I picked him up...as if he was still tired and didn't want to be awake. So...now that I know my little buddy can make it through the night, I might try pushing for it. My "sorta" goal was to have him sleeping through the night by the time we left for Disney. The closer Disney gets, the more I am fine with just getting up once a night for a quick feeding. But, with this newest development, I've been teased. And I'd LOVE a full night's sleep each night at Disney. So...we have a new plan. 15 days until Disney...can we do it??? Can we be sleeping through the night regularly before that trip?

I know we are the poster child for SIDS...tummy sleeping, blanket...but it's what works!!

Growing Like a Weed

Drew had his 2 month check up yesterday and he is growing like a weed. The boy is 22 1/2 inches long and weighs 13 lbs. 7 oz. That means he gained a pound in a week and that's with eating very little because of the antibiotics that made him nauseous and crampy. Drew also got 4 shots and a little cocktail to prevent Rotovirus. After dealing with Ally and that virus, I am so thankful they have created an immunization for that one. And, because of all the practice with his meds, Drew took it like a champ. The doctor says he looks great and we do not have to go back until he is 4 months old.

Drew is 2...

...months old, that is. Where has the time gone??? The past month has been a whirlwind of sickness, really. We started out the month at the ER for what turned out to be RSV. And, thankfully, we came through that with flying colors. Drew's breathing never seemed to get labored and by the middle of the following week, he was noticeably better. Finally, he was starting to come out of it when Ally brought home another cold from school. She's been healthy as a horse all year long and then we have a baby and she brings home a virus that has her home sick for a week and 2 colds...go figure!! Needless to say, Drew became congested again, but not nearly as bad as he had been with the RSV. Unfortunately, the congestion settled in his ears and we were back at the doctor's office on 24th with our very first ear infection. We have been on antibiotics for the past week and will be for another few days. Drew has taken them like a champ...which is always a blessing. Because of all the sickness, we have really tried to stay close to home. But, we did venture out for Easter and Drew looked so handsome in his cute Easter outfit.

As for milestones, Drew is hitting all of them. When we were at the doctor's office last week for the ear infection, Drew weighed in at a whopping 12 pounds, 12 ounces. I doubt he will have gained much more for his 2 month appointment on the 5th, coming up, but we'll see. He is definitely bigger, heavier and much stronger. He can hold his head up steady for short periods of time and he loves to watch his big sisters run all over the place. My favorite time of day with him is bath time. He enjoys the bath most days, but we have our moments if we are tired. The part I enjoy is just after bath when we are wrapped up snugly in our bath towel and we just sit and smile at each other. He's gotten good at that. His schedule has been terrific since we got over the RSV. He takes 3 naps a day and is up for about 2 hours during our longest stretch. He goes to bed about 8:00 right now, though he seems to be pushing that earlier and earlier. By 7:00 he is tired and ready for bath and bed. The last hour can be a challenge. The nice part is we have cut out the 10:00 night cap. He goes to bed at 8:00 and wakes around 2:30 for a feeding. And then sleeps until 7:15 or so. I can actually get about 6 hours solid if I go to bed when he does. Never has that happened, but it's nice to skip that 10:00 feeding now and know he can make it for awhile. I'll be interested to see how much longer he will sleep once we start cereal in the next month or so. Both girls were sleeping through the night at this age and I imagine Drew will follow suit soon. I must admit, the one feeding Drew gets up for is quick and he goes right back to sleep, so I kinda enjoy cuddling him those quiet minutes of the night because I know that time is coming to an end soon.

Drew has been a complete blessing in our life and we are anxious to have him and KEEP him healthy. Summer should be a good time for that. Enjoy the pictures of our past month. Leave us a comment...we'd love to hear from you!!

Sweet Feet

Small Hands

Sweet Baby Face

Dad's First Diaper Change...really??? At almost 2 months??? Good Job Daddy!!!

Such a strong boy...

At the Easter Egg Hunt

Me and all my new friends!!

Two Months Old Today!!