Oliver - 4 1/2 months

Oliver had his 4 month check up today.  He now weighs 15.9 lbs (50th %) and is 26 inches long (90%).  He is outgrowing his "porkchop" look and really starting to fill out.  He did really well for his shots and is now spending the night sleeping on & off and cuddling with mom.  Oliver officially starts daycare tomorrow.  Luckily, he gets to go to daycare with Neena (Jenn & Jake's daughter who is 1 month older than O).  I'm hoping he has lots of fun!

* He wears 9 month sleepers and 6 month clothes
* He loves being on his side and can roll over from his back to his tummy
* He can grab and hold on to all kinds of things- his pacifier is his favorite toy.
* He is starting to reach out for mom & dad and we think he is recognizing his name
* He loves holding on to people's fingers, hair, nose, or anything else he can grab.
* He still goes to bed at 8pm on the dot every night.. and gets up 1 or 2x a night to nurse.
* He is becoming more independent- in the mornings he just hangs out in his crib & plays with his toys.
* He is now sleeping in his pack n play more than mom & dads bed.  He is getting really good at moving around in circles.... We put him to bed facing one direction and we wake up with him facing another.
* He goes to sleep with his blankey in his arms and to the music of his glow sea horse.  He falls asleep so quickly and sleeps so soundly.
* He wakes up each morning full of smiles & laughs- he is such a happy boy.
* He sucks on his thumb...and hand often.
* He loves talking and is getting louder & louder.
* He has brown eyes now... there is a little blue left but not much.  He's gonna have his momma's eyes.
* He is going to stay on the Prevacid but will hopefully be done with it at 6 months.  Mom's crossing her fingers that maybe, just maybe, we can start eating some dairy again.
* He loves listening & watching his dad play guitar... It puts him in a trance.

Sucking thumb

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