Dear Gracyn,
YOU ARE 4 WEEKS OLD! I can't believe it! You are still in the cycle of feed, burp, poop, sleep and repeat......but we think you may be in the phase of starting to stay awake longer between the repeat cycles! However, the wake periods are much more of fussiness rather than wonderment....but this too is a phase and will pass soon! At least you are not a colicky baby.....fingers crossed!
You are still a champion breast feeder and sleeper at night. Right now, Mommy is getting up between 2:30 and 4:00 for a nightly feed.....which is up to a 6 hours sleeping stretch! Then generally you wake around 7:30 for a morning feed! One reason for the GREAT sleeping stretches may be the tight swaddle at night. You love the Woombie brand swaddle!!!!!
You are able to lift up your head 45 degrees and more at times. Your cute little head is still pretty heavy, but you practice this daily! Mommy and Daddy will start daily tummy time to play. This will strengthen your muscles while you try to lift your head off the floor.....but I am guessing you will hate it! You also push away with your feet when you are upset, and at times bear weight on your legs when we hold you upright to practice stand on our laps.....But most of the time you still love to curl up into the fetal position and snuggle!
You will be one month old on Thursday! I am guessing you will be well over 10 lbs. and I wouldn't be surprised if you've grown an inch during this past month!....You have a doctor's appointment at the end of this week....so we will know for sure!
You are the light in our lives! We love you!
Grandma Dason
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