4 month check up

Logan had his 4 month check-up and shots a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately the shots put a stop to our 8 hour sleeping stretch at night and it took him about a week to get back to his routine. He was so good at his appointment. The pediatrician commented on how 'social' he was. He loves to jabber all day (probably a trait from me). He weighed 14 lbs 2 oz (50th percentile) and was 25 3/4 inches long (90th percentile). Long and skinny (like his daddy).

All worn out from his shots!

4 months and counting...

This was the best shot we could get...every other one had those darn hands in his mouth.
Big boy holding his bottle.


The past four months have flown by and Logan is changing faster than ever. He is on the move now and will roll and wiggle all over. He is enjoying being on his stomach more and more and his legs move a million miles an hour so once he figures out how to crawl Im sure he will be all over the place. He has gotten good at using his hands to grab toys and now every goes straight to his mouth. We have really enjoyed all of his smiles and laughter at the smallest tickle or face we make at him. He is a good baby and travels to many different places with me. Sitting in the house all day is not easy for me so we often get out and go to various places. He is still stubborn about his naps and really only slees good swaddled and in his own room. Picky, Picky! Logan had his first dip in the pool at my friend Courtney's mom's house and he seemed to enjoy it.
I have really enjoyed my summer at home with Logan and as each day passes it is sad to think that soon I will have to go back to work. I really enjoy my job but I am going to miss him so much. We are very lucky that Shawn's mom will be watching him while we work and I know he will enjoy his time with his grandma.

July 4th

Logan's first 4th of July wasn't the most exciting day, but we still thought we'd snap a couple pictures of him in his 'First 4th of July' outfit. He was loving the camera that day and we got lots of good pictures. No fire works or us this year, but we know he will have many future years to see fireworks.

3 Months

Well, I am a little late on this one and I can't figure out which new things happened when. Logan took his first road trip to my cousins wedding in Corpus Christi in mid June. I got him a cute tie onesie with his name on it, but the only picture we took is on Shawn's phone so I will try and get that later. Logan is becoming more and more aware of people and his surroundings. He still loves his play mat and has become more interested in the disney channel and baby einstein movies. He is growing faster than ever. Tomorrow we go for his 4 month check up so we will have much more to share after that!

Pouty Face :(

I will do a 3 month update with some new pictures later, but for now I had to post this...
Logan has one of the most pathetic big frown pouty faces I think I've ever seen. He will be smiling away and then all of a sudden sticks that big lip out and look at you like his life is just so sad. Only to follow it up with a smile as soon as you talk to him or tickle him. These two pics were taken about 10 seconds apart. Such a little stinker!

Family Visit

This past Sunday Shawn's family came over and we had hamburgers and hotdogs and hung out for the day. It was nice to have family over. Uncle Shawn spent lots of time outside playing football with Peyton and Koby. Although Logan is not yet old enough to get out there and play with the boys, I am excited that he has boy cousins that will rough house with him one day. Aunt Stacey and her fiance Steven also came to visit. Aunt Stacey is the one who diagnosed Logan's breathing issues before the doctor's. It was a great day and a great start to summer.
There is also a picture of Logan in his ECU t-shirt. Its a bit big right now, but we wanted to get a shot of daddy's little pirate. We are hoping to be able to take Logan to North Carolina this fall to see a game!

Two Months

Well, we have surpassed the two month mark. It has been a very eventful month. We took a couple of trips to the doctor and to the ENT in order to figure out what was causing Logan's breathing to sound so bad. The ultimate diagnosis was laryngomalacia. Sounds scary, but its not. Basically, the cartilage that makes up his windpipe is a little floppy and causes his breathing to sound bad. He has a mild case and should grow out of it by 6-9 months. It doesn't hurt him and it doesn't affect his oxygen intake.
At his 8 week check up he was 11lbs 0.5 oz and was 23 inches long. His height was in the 90th percentile and his weight was in the 50th. Long and skinny. The doctor switched us to soy formula and it was like we had a new baby. He had becmone very unhappy an hour or so after eating and since he has been on the soy he has been much better. He also got his shots. He cried less after shots than he did after the did their physical exam. Go figure! He only got a slight fever for a couple of hours after his shots and the tylenol helped him and us sleep.
He still wakes up once in the middle of the night to eat and has started to nap better during the day. Usually he takes one long nap and a few short naps a day. He still hates going down to sleep and is very vocal about it.
This month we have noticed a tremendous amount of growth in his alertness and strength. He smiles a lot, can track objects and people with his eyes, and has mini-laughed a couple of times. He definitely knows when we are in the room and when we leave. He has lost interest in his mat which used to be his favorite toy. Yesterday I bought a jumper/activity gym thing and I am hoping he likes it. His legs are very strong but he hates being on his stomach so we may be lagging behind in the arm strength.
I went back to work for a week but I am now home for the summer. I also recently completed all components of my masters degree including passing my state principal's exam!!! I am now certified to be a principal... scary thought huh?!?
We are heading to Corpus Christi in 2 weeks for my cousins wedding, so wish us luck on our first road trip with Logan.
Excited to see what the next month brings!