Hudson Jacob is 5 Months Old!!!

How is it possible that my little guy is already five months. It's going by so fast. It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks he will be half a year old. We had a pretty rough 4th month. Like I said last post we went in for his four month well check up and he had an ear infection. He was put on antibiotics and they checked his ears again two weeks later. He still wasn't good after two weeks so he went on another round of 10 day antibiotics that were stronger. Both medicines made him very constipated and his poor tummy made him so uncomfortable. He's been pretty miserable for the last 3-4 weeks. However, this Sunday we finally turned a corner and he's feeling better. We went back to the doctor on Wednesday and all is well again. He was so playful and happy at the doctor's office until he had to get his shots. Poor baby :( Here are his stats for month #5.

4 Month Update

Weight: 17 lbs 15oz
Height: 26 inches
 

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

 
Clothes: You wear mostly 6 months clothing. Some 3-6 months things still fit but are getting pretty snug. You can wear some 9 month things but they are a little big.  

Sleep: I'm hoping now that you are well you are turning a corner in the sleep department. You have only been getting up once a night most nights and slept from 7a-7p for the past 3 nights! I'm hoping this continues :) Speaking of sleep, some of my most precious moments with you are rocking you to sleep. It's something I look forward to every night. I pray over you every night and you fall asleep in my arms. It's so precious. I treasure this time I have with you because I know soon you will be too big for me to rock you. 
 

Eating: You eat 5-6 oz bottles usually around 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm. If you wake up in the night to eat it's usually around midnight. You have tried rice cereal a few times now and are indifferent about it. You mostly spit it out. The big news this month is that we switched your formula. We were using the Similac Advanced but with your tummy issues we decided to change you this weekend to Enfamil Gentlease. It seems to be sitting with you so much better. It's so hard to know what to do in those situations, but for now it seems to be the best decision. You are so much more of a happy baby when your tummy isn't upset.

 
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 think daddy is pretty funny too. You are a big baby so it's hard for me to carry you around but we manage for a little while. We also discovered this weekend that you love the outdoor swing. You love motion so this doesn't surprise me. You were so comfortable in it you fell asleep for a while. So cute. 
 
Dislikes: About the same as last month. 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 also hate it when I get you out of your bath and are naked. You scream and cry every night. 

 
Milestones: You are growing and getting stronger every day. You started laughing a lot more and it's so cute! You can bear more weight on those chunky thighs and love to stand. You are laughing all the time now and it's soooooo cute!!! You blow bubble and are starting to "talk" a lot. You haven't rolled over yet but are getting better at tummy time. You still are pretty lazy about it though. I asked the doctor today about it, but she said she isn't too concerned because you have great muscle tone and head control. I can't wait for you to be able to sit up without falling over. I think that is such a cute stage for babies. But for now I will just love on you and enjoy these last few months of infancy. It will be gone before we know it.
 
Hudson Jacob you are the light of my life. You make me so happy. I didn't know I could love another baby as much as I love your big sister, but you proved me wrong. You are the sweetest little ray of sunshine. You complete our family so well. The icing on the cake so to speak. Thank you Lord for our precious boy.  

Hannah at 5 Months & Hudson at 5 Months (first time eating rice cereal)

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 

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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

Hannah Kate's Birthday Party

Hannah had a Mickey Mouse themed birthday this year. It was a lot of work for just a two hour party, but I loved how everything looked. Here are some pics from her big day.

 

Hudson 3 Months Old

Well we made it through what I like to call the 4th trimester. It was crazy at times and we still aren't sleeping through the night, but overall it's been way easier than our colicky start to life. Hudson is a very smiley baby. He always wants to be held which can be difficult for us to manage at times. His favorite thing in the world is for you to stare at him and talk to him. He'll smile at you and talk right back. It's so sweet. Hannah is really loving her baby brother. She's so sweet to him. I can't wait for him to get a little bigger so they can start "playing" together. Here are his stats for month #3.

3 Month Update:

Weight: ? guessing around 13+lbs

Height: ? We go to the doctor on April 26 for 4 month well check. 

Clothes: You are wearing mostly 3 month clothes and moving out of 0-3 month and into 3-6 months. 6 month tops will start to fit you soon, but 6 month pants are still too big. You now wear a size 2 diaper.  

 

Sleep: You still aren't sleeping through the night. It's really challenging and frustrating at times, but we learn to cope with it. I'm not sure when you will start sleeping more, but we'll keep doing what we are doing until then. We do have an established nighttime routine of bath, bottle bed. Daddy usually takes first shift while mommy sleeps. Then I get up and feed you in the middle of the night.  

Eating: You eat 5 oz every 3 hours during the day. At night sometimes you need a little more. You are a growing boy and you love your bottles.

 
Likes: You still love being held, rocked, soothed, your bath, eating, and your mommy. You love your little play mat and you kick and swat at the elephant. You love your sister and think she's funny. You also love your swing. 
 
Dislikes: Loud sudden noises, being hot, not being held all the time, and when your paci falls out at night and tummy time.   
  
Milestones: As far as looks go you've changed a lot. You have the cutest round face. You are getting better head control, but still not fully lifting your head on your tummy. I think this will happen soon though. You also haven't rolled over yet, but I think that could happen anytime as well. You went to church for the first time Sunday and did so well. You make the sweetest sounds and respond back to me when I talk to you. You found your hands and like to suck on them. You are now able to grab a rattle and hold on. I feel like your about to start laughing. I think I heard a slight chuckle the other day. 

Hudson we love you so much. Life is moving fast. You are a blessing to our family. Can't wait to see what you are up to in the next month. I feel like it's going to be a big one for you.  

Hannah 3 Months & Hudson 3 Months