4 weeks old!

     Merritt is a month old today! While it seems like such a short time to most people, not sleeping has made it seem like an eternity to me. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world! This afternoon he kept looking up at me with this sweet little look on his face and making gurgling noises. Talk about melt a mama's heart. There is nothing on this earth better than having your own children! He also had his one month checkup at the doctor. Below are some of the stats :)

Month at a Glance

Age: 1 Month

Height: 23.5 inches (grew over an inch from his appointment 2 weeks ago), 80th percentile.

Weight: 9lb, 10oz, 50th percentile.

Head: 38

Milestones: His eyesight this past week has really developed. Merritt looks around at everything and is very alert! He started having playtime in his crib and pack-and-play with toys and books. 
Sleep: Merritt sleeps a lot during the day and we put him to bed around 8:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. most nights. He wakes up every 3 hours, but if I'm lucky (like the other night) he will wake up every hour!
Best Moment: When he smiles while he's eating or sleeping. 

Worst Moment: Waking up in the middle of the night, changing his diaper, feeding him and then feeling him have another blowout - not only can I hear it, it leaks through to my pajamas. I had to change his clothes and diapers 3 times that night.

Health: He is healthy! We have been referred to a Pediatric Cardiologist because he was born with a small heart murmur. Today at his Doctor's appointment the Doctor couldn't hear the murmur so I am praying that it closed on it's own! 
Eating: Merritt likes to eat every 2 hours during the day and about every 3-3.5 hours during the night. 

Teeth: 0