Hudson 4 Months Old

Four months came and went and I'm just now finding time to blog about it. This month was a little challenging for us. Hudson has been sick for the last couple of weeks and isn't eating or sleeping very well. I'm emotionally and physically worn out. We went in last week for his well check and discovered that he wasn't well. He's had a cold for a while now, but it turned into an ear infection, he's really congested and having stomach issues. Hopefully he will be feeling a lot better soon and life will be a little easier. Here are his stats for month #4.
4 Month Update

Weight: 16 lbs 12oz
Height: 25 1/4 inches

Features: You have dark blue eyes, light brown hair, chubby cheeks & thighs and lots of dimples 

.

Clothes: You are pretty much out of 3 month old clothes and are in mostly 3-6 and 6 month clothes. You are really long so 3-6 month pjs  and onsies are getting a little too snug. It seems like you're growing all the time. Which means I'm constantly putting clothes away that you only wore like 2 times. So sad :( I am excited about all the cute summer clothes we have for you to wear though. You also wear a size 2 diaper but they are getting snug. 

 
Sleep: You really haven't made too much progress in the sleep department. You slept through the night, 7:30pm-7am, 3 nights in a row a few weekends ago and then decided not to sleep well anymore. It was such a let down. On good nights you only wake up once around 3am and go back to sleep til 7am. Other nights you wake up twice and some nights more. But that just might be because you haven't been feeling well. I don't think you like to be swaddled anymore. You preferred sleeping position is on you belly with you arms stretch out above your head and a blanket covering your back. So that's what we are doing right now. Hopefully once your over this sickness, your sleep will improve. You also take 3 naps during the day. 

You take 1 hour long nap around 9am, an 1 1/2 hour to 2 hour nap around 11:30am and an hour long nap around 3pm. You like to sleep during the day still. 

Eating: You eat 5 oz every 3 hours during the day.We will start rice cereal next month after you turn 5 months old. I did this with Hannah and I feel it's best for you. You seem satisfied with just formula for now so I'm in no hurry.

Likes: You still love being held, rocked, soothed, your bath, eating, your play mat, playing patty-cake and walking around the house. Your mommy is still your favorite ;). You track your sister whenever she's in the room. She facinates you. You are kinda outgrowing your love for your swing and that stinks. It use to be my go to place for you to calm you down. You also have a love hate relationship with your paci. I wish you would take it better, but most of the time you just spit it out. 
 
Dislikes: Being hot, when mommy puts you down, 5pm-6:30pm (it's the witching hour and you cry a lot during this time) tummy time when you're working on strengthening your neck muscles. You love being on your tummy when you don't have to work. Mostly you are a pretty easy baby as long as you are shown lots of attention ;)   

Milestones: You've obviously been packing on the lbs this month. You have grown so much. You also started laughing a little this month. You still haven't rolled over, but you are starting to roll a little on the floor so maybe your close. You lift your head better and better every day, but are a little lazy about it. You do have great head control though and like to sit up with assistance or in the Bumbo. You are grabbing at everything and can hold toys and put them in your mouth. You might be starting to teethe early. I'm seeing a lot of drool and your gums are a little swollen.

 
Hudson, you are the sunshine of my life. I love you so much. Can't wait to experience all the your firsts with you. You are such a blessing to our family. 

Hannah 4 Months & Hudson 4 Months