Wow! I have been a slacker! I haven’t posted on the blog for an entire month. So, clearly now Caden is 3 months old and showing some signs of growing up. Well, sorta.
We have had a lot of sleeping issues lately- possibly a growth spurt. Caden often fights sleep at night and for naps. Often he is cranky and hard to settle down, even when it is clear he is tired. Back when Caden was about 7-8 weeks old he was sleeping very well (usually 5-6 hours) for his 1st stint of the night. But over the last month, he only sleeps for about 3-4 hours before waking to be fed again. Maybe his stomach is larger now…??? It is downhill from there, as he usually only sleeps for 1-2 hour stints after that. So, we have some books on baby sleep habits and will try to get this more under control. It has been tough feeling rested with night after night of broken sleep.
On a positive note- he has gotten much better at tolerating “Tummy Time”… so his neck muscles are getting a bit stronger. This is important for eventually learning to roll over, crawl, and eventually walk. Caden smiles a lot at a little toy bee, at funny noises and kisses, and sometimes even at the living room ceiling, for no apparent reason. He also likes to look at books as we read to him! We already have a bookworm! It has been so much fun learning what he enjoys and what makes him laugh.
Hi Guys – the three month photo of Caden is charming!!! I love that big smile and cannot wait to see it again in person. I’m hoping this week has been more sleepy for Caden so that you guys, in turn, can rest. I went to a brain conference today and learned so much about early neuron connections in the brain and how babies make connections as they grow. Amazing stuff is happening in Caden’s brain, and what better guides than the two of you to help him smile this way through these baby days. Hoping to come over again soon. Love, Stina