3 MONTHS OLD!

Dear Gracyn,

You are 3 months old today! WOW time flies! I am not sure how much you weigh, but guessing around 13 lbs. You are growing out of your 0-3 month clothes and fit in to many 3 and 3-6 month clothing! You still wear a size 2 diaper and a size 1 shoe. One thing we have noticed this past month is that your hair is growing back fast (you were bald for quite a while after losing your newborn hair!) Your hair is growing in dark! You smile, coo and drool up a storm! Your newest skill is batting at objects, like Mommy's work name badge or the toys on your playmat. We've also heard you giggle a few times!!!!

Speaking of playmat time….you still HATE tummy time! Mommy keeps trying! You have good upper body and neck strength…so no worries that we can't get you to enjoy tummy time yet….in time…. You do have incredibly strong legs, which you push yourself up into a "standing" position with support. You even try to sit up on your own, when resting in Mommy and Daddy's arms. We definitely have to watch you carefully, because you are quick! Just before you turned 3 months old, we've been able to carry you on our hips with you side straddling! That's a huge milestone in strength and coordination!

Remember when I used to worry about your wondering eyes…….well I can't even remember the last time I worried about them. YAY! The only thing we still worry about is your sensitive skin….Mommy is very careful to wash all clothing (including theirs) in hypoallergenic laundry soap!

Another worry lately is your fussiness all of a sudden to latch for a feed. It started when Mommy got the flu a few weeks ago.....for about 24 hours, you refused her! MOMMY WAS SAD! Then as Mommy got better, you fussed for shorter periods of time, but eventually latched. Now, here and there you have moments of not wanting Mommy! :-(. I have to say I am very proud of your Mommy, she is a trooper and refuses to quit breast feeding...It's her favorite thing to do with you! Fingers crossed that you sensed that Mommy wasn't well and that's the reason for the lack of wanting to latch.....Mommy has a goal to breast feed you for your first year! Fingers crossed!

As for sleep….you are still sleeping through the night! YAY! In fact you still sleep a lot during the day as well. You are definitely on a schedule of wake, change, feed, change (you are quite the pooper!), play a short time and sleep for another 3-4 hours during the day……then you sleep all through the night! You sleep in a bassinet next to Mommy and Daddy's bed so they can hear you breath! Not sure if you will ever make it to your crib.....Mommy has separation anxiety at night! You also sleep well in your baby swing during the day!

One thing I can say for sure….You have spoiled Mommy and Daddy! You are such a content, calm and happy baby!--Very Easy! Lucky them!

Love you with all my heart!
Grandma Dason


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