Author: Marci

Theo has a big basket filled with toys that he got from various members of his wonderful family and friends and he is finally starting to get to know some of these toys. He has a few rattles and teething rings that he has already gotten accustomed to (and his jumperoo and exersaucer!), but now he is starting to play and explore some new stuff. He LOVES the gloworm (see previous post ;)) and he is now loving his musical inch worm and a few other musical numbers in his toy chest. It’s fun to lay him down on a blanket and play away to see how he responds/what he likes. He is pretty good at grabbing objects, batting things, and sticking everything his mouth, of course. He has discovered his feet! He loves to lay around and play with them, too. When I am nursing him before bed I love when he looks up at me and smiles. We just stare at each other. That is my favorite.

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Theo has an affinity for Henrik Lundqvist, the NY Rangers all-star goaltender. It’s quite a coincidence because I, too, love King Henrik 😉 He is a Swedish-born goalie who is very easy on the eyes… not to mention an outstanding goalie. Anyhow, Jay went to a game last month and bought Theo this little Lundqvist bear. He just loves it. He snuggles him and tries to nurse his nose 😉 Jay and I were invited to a Rangers game this Wed. Luxury box seats and all! We are leaving Theo with our good friend, Lalena. First time leaving him with anyone other than our parents. Thanks, Lalena and Dan!!

Theo weighs 15 lbs 3 oz (55th percentile) and he is 26 in (83rd percentile). He has grown exactly one inch each month – except for between month 1 and 2 he grew nearly 3 inches. His head circumference is perfectly in proportion with his body. Doc says he looks like he could be 6 or 7 months old! He had his second round of the oral “rotavirus” vaccine and he also had his second round of the “pentacel” (DTap, HIB, Polio) vaccine. He did very well. This time the doctor said to blow on his face when she was giving him the shot, so Jay did, and he didn’t even flinch! No cries at all. Such a big boy. He can really hold his head up and enjoys standing to show off his leg muscles. He smiles a lot and gives us a few giggles, too. He seems to be so happy and that makes us really happy. We don’t go back until he’s 6 months. Then we start to talk about introducing solid foods! Oh, how time is flying.

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Theo is an honorary Heights Tiger. Considering both his parents are graduates… AND one set of grandparents… it’s pretty much a given. Thanks to Ama for this great t-shirt. He loves it!

We just got back from a busy holiday trip to Cleveland. Theo’s first visit to C-town. He was such a trooper! Going from party to party, having an off-kilter sleep schedule, and meeting so many family and friends. He was passed around and in and out of the car seat all week and honestly seemed to love every moment of it. Well, almost all of it. Here is a little slideshow with a few photos from the week, and some other ones.

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He has really grown a lot recently. I know I always say that… but now that we are back home he seems different from when we left. He is grabbing toys quite well now. He mostly puts them in his mouth but he also plays a bit with them. He is happy playing and entertaining himself. He is very vocal, too. Making all kinds of loud squeals and coos. It’s very cute. I noticed in Cleveland even more how he recognizes our voices from the other room and he is inquisitive about everything. He makes the best faces. He also notices his feet much more and pulls his legs up kicking and playing around in the swing or laying down. He will be 4 months on Friday.

Today… we were at “baby boot camp” class (which kinda sucked) and he was laying on his back on a blanket in front of my mat, when sure enough, next thing I knew he was on his belly! I put him back on his back and he did it again. He did it three times. He just laid on his belly afterwards and hung out with his head held high looking all strong and stuff. So proud of him. It makes me nervous, too, because now I have to be much more careful watching him. Anyhow, he rolled over today.

Theo is three months. We went for his monthly well visit the other day. His weight is catching up with his height! He is now 14 lbs 8 oz and 25 inches. 74th percentile. He is a big boy. She said he looks like he could be six months. This scares me for what is to come!

I met another pediatrician in the practice. She was really great. He had his 3 month shot – Prevnar (PCV). It’s for meningitis and also is supposed to lessen the occurrence of ear infections and pneumonia. He gave us a big cry and the doctor said that one stings a bit and can make them a bit fussy afterwards. He was a little bit on the fussy side that night. Seemed to want to be held more and didn’t eat as much as usual. I gave him infant tylenol for the first time to help him sleep and feel better, just in case.

Here are some new developments. He has fantastic head control. She said he is ready to be forward facing in the carrier if we want. He is becoming more “oral”, drooling a lot and putting his hand in his mouth. He smiles and coos a bunch and seems to giggle a bit, too (although she said they really start to giggle around 4 months). He loves peek-a-boo. He is really strong and likes to be held up in standing position. He really pushes back hard and uses his strong leg muscles! He is also starting to kind of grab at things with his hands.

I have been reading about sleep training and thinking about when/if we want to do this. I am feeling confused about it- or maybe just lazy? I read the No Cry, Sleep Solution and then his pediatrician said, “The Tribeca Pediatrics belief is to put the baby down sometime between 7:30-9:30pm and don’t pick him up again until 6am. Just let him cry it out (CIO)”. CIO is the opposite of what I have been reading. I don’t know, yet, what we will do. The idea is to teach them to self-soothe and put themselves to sleep and they will sleep through the night. Is this really what he needs? Does he not need middle-of-the-night feedings? Supposedly, no. Physiologically, he doesn’t. Is it more for me? Either way, he is a pretty good sleeper. Last night he slept 7 hours straight. That was a treat. Normally he is up once (usually around 3:30/4am) to eat. He takes great naps during the day. Either two or three naps depending on what time he got up in the AM. Today he had a 3 hour nap and a 1 1/2 hour nap. He is doing so great.