Samuel's 1 Month Update

Height: About 22 inches (We don't go back to the Dr. till your 2 month check up)
Weight: About 10 lb 2 ounces
Head Circumference: About 15 inches
Vision: I think you can see about 12 inches in front of you and you are starting to see the differences in colors!
Movement: Not much to report. You are doing a decent job of holding your head up when laying on your stomach. Most of tummy time is spent on my chest vs laying on the ground. You are starting to enjoy laying on the playmat and looking at the lights and toys move. You are learning how to move your hands and have a very strong grip. Time for Mom to start wearing her hair up because you pull it constantly.
Eating Habits/New Foods: You are eating about 3 ounces of milk every 2.5 to 3 hours. I have given you a bottle a few times and that is usually how much you eat so I am assuming thats your average amount from the boobies. It was a rough 2-3 weeks of breastfeeding only because my milk letdown was too fast so you would choke every time. Now we have gotten used to it so you rarely choke when drinking. You are a gassy man so we have added in gas drops and I cut back on my dairy, but I am not sure if that made any difference. I am going to add dairy back in and see how things go.
Sleeping Patterns: You are a good sleeper! Atleast compared to the girls I think. At night you get your bath and last feeding between 9 and 10 and are off to bed. You usually go a 4-5 hour stretch and then eat and go right back to bed. Then you will go another 3-4 hours. At that point, I change your diaper and snuggle for the next hour or 2 till its time to get the girls up for school. I love that hour or so you sleep on my chest. Then I lay you down and you sleep a while longer while I get the girls ready. You usually dose off after eating and take 2 longer naps during the day. Of course being the 3rd child, naps happen wherever and whenever you can get them. But you are flexible so thats nice!
Sounds/Words: Not much noise besides and occasional cry or whine. It almost sounds like a lion cub  growl. It is cute.
New discoveries/accomplishments:
-We have got a smile every now and then, not sure if its intentional though.
- You are filling out nicely and have moved on to size 0-3 clothes and I had to put away your first set of newborn clothes
-You like laying on your playmat and kicking your feet and watching the toys go round.
Places you went/Adventures: You haven't been many places yet outside of being dragged to things for your sisters. You are a great shopper and have of course gone to gymnastics, Mom 2 mom, BSF, church, and anywhere else I take you. We haven't been on any real adventures yet.
Clothes: You are in 0-3 clothes now. Some 3 months fit lengthwise but are loose on your body. You do have a little pot belly though! Still size 1 diapers.
Sisters update: Your sisters are still fascinated and love touching and kissing you. I have given them a little more freedom and they love to lay with you on the playmat and touch and kiss you. They are right by my side for all your diaper changes and are very helpful getting things for me when I need them. They love you so much! It was a great first month of life for you and it flew by! I hope time slows down because you already look so different!