Rolling over from tummy to back is known to be a major milestone. And at this point, Jordan's only accomplished it a handful of times. But I'm not worried.
Two days ago, he rolled over from his back to his tummy, which is said to be a harder feat. Not only that, but he keeps doing it. And he's sitting up fairly well unsupported (another milestone that's difficult at his current age). I'm extremely proud.
I have a feeling Jordan's going to be one of those kids that gets ahead of the class with little effort, becomes the owner of a mega corporation without getting a college degree (although I will strangle him if he doesn't finish college) and becomes a millionaire by the age of 30. In other words, he's going to start at the top and not bother with the whole working-your-way-up part. He's already wanting to walk more than crawl. He'd rather us hold him up by his arms in an upward stance than be on his belly. It's hilarious.
He has his six-month doctor's appointment today. Stats soon to come...
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Our first Christmas
Here's a question -- what do you get a five month old who has no idea what a holiday is?
I've been grappling with that question for several weeks. Do I get Jordan several gifts? Or do I wrap up a bunch of styrofoam peanuts and let him go crazy? I mean, do babies realize what's going on?
Of course, if I don't get him any gifts, the ol' parent guilt will set in and I'll immediately regret it.
So, I'm taking the middle road. We're buying him a few gifts but we're also wrapping a bunch of empty boxes to provide him with some impromptu entertainment.
I'll let you know which one he enjoys more.
I've been grappling with that question for several weeks. Do I get Jordan several gifts? Or do I wrap up a bunch of styrofoam peanuts and let him go crazy? I mean, do babies realize what's going on?
Of course, if I don't get him any gifts, the ol' parent guilt will set in and I'll immediately regret it.
So, I'm taking the middle road. We're buying him a few gifts but we're also wrapping a bunch of empty boxes to provide him with some impromptu entertainment.
I'll let you know which one he enjoys more.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sleep!
I am beyond thrilled to say Jordan is finally sleeping through the night. On a typical night, we'll put him to bed around 8 pm and he'll sleep until about 2 to 3 am. I'll usually feed him around this time, and he usually sleeps until 6 or so. It's been beyond glorious.
The first time it happened, however, it freaked Jon and I out. We both woke up in a panic at 3 am and looked at each other. "Have you gone to check on him?" we asked each other simultaneously. Jon leapt out of bed and went to see if Jordan was still breathing. Thankfully, he was and naturally, we had nothing to worry about. We just hadn't been in the habit of sleeping, oh I don't know, four hours at a time.
So, I'm happy to say, we've finally got a routine down and he's sleeping through the night for the most part.
He also rolled from his tummy to his back for the first time last week. We were thrilled. He even did it while he was at Mimi's house for Thanksgiving. He has yet to do it again, however. He gets really frustrated when he's on his belly. But we're working on it.
Well, I'm off to bed. Jon and I have been fighting a cold for the past couple of days and I think we may have passed it on to Jordan. He has a runnier nose than usual and has been raspy when he breathes. I hope it doesn't bother him too much. I'm really getting used to the sleep...
The first time it happened, however, it freaked Jon and I out. We both woke up in a panic at 3 am and looked at each other. "Have you gone to check on him?" we asked each other simultaneously. Jon leapt out of bed and went to see if Jordan was still breathing. Thankfully, he was and naturally, we had nothing to worry about. We just hadn't been in the habit of sleeping, oh I don't know, four hours at a time.
So, I'm happy to say, we've finally got a routine down and he's sleeping through the night for the most part.
He also rolled from his tummy to his back for the first time last week. We were thrilled. He even did it while he was at Mimi's house for Thanksgiving. He has yet to do it again, however. He gets really frustrated when he's on his belly. But we're working on it.
Well, I'm off to bed. Jon and I have been fighting a cold for the past couple of days and I think we may have passed it on to Jordan. He has a runnier nose than usual and has been raspy when he breathes. I hope it doesn't bother him too much. I'm really getting used to the sleep...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Milestones
Sorry it's been a while since we've updated this blog. We've sort of had our hands full, but I think we might finally be getting into a groove!
So, some milestones we've hit: Jordan is now 13 lbs, 13 ounces, he's sleeping at least 5 hours at night, and we're about to start feeding him baby cereal.
And he's also found his voice. Man, can that kid squeal. He started "talking" with a few cute ohs and awes. But he's since graduated to full-on screaming. It's really cute for the first ten minutes.
I think it's his way of singing, personally, but it's also his way of getting our attention.
On an another note, Jon and I have discovered a couple with alarmingly similarities. They have a son named Aiden who was born the day before Jordan at the same hospital. The mom and I go to the same doctor group. They almost bought our house (before we swooped in and bought it!). She's from California and he's from the East Coast. They're a really cool couple. And it's nice to have some friends in the hood who can relate to what we're going through! Every time we see them, we kvetch over the lack of sleep, the fact that it takes an hour to get out of the house, etc.
All in all, things have been good. Jordan even went to his first Halloween party dressed as a monkey.
I'm astounded over how much he's changed in a month. I can't wait to see what he'll be like next month!
So, some milestones we've hit: Jordan is now 13 lbs, 13 ounces, he's sleeping at least 5 hours at night, and we're about to start feeding him baby cereal.
And he's also found his voice. Man, can that kid squeal. He started "talking" with a few cute ohs and awes. But he's since graduated to full-on screaming. It's really cute for the first ten minutes.
I think it's his way of singing, personally, but it's also his way of getting our attention.
On an another note, Jon and I have discovered a couple with alarmingly similarities. They have a son named Aiden who was born the day before Jordan at the same hospital. The mom and I go to the same doctor group. They almost bought our house (before we swooped in and bought it!). She's from California and he's from the East Coast. They're a really cool couple. And it's nice to have some friends in the hood who can relate to what we're going through! Every time we see them, we kvetch over the lack of sleep, the fact that it takes an hour to get out of the house, etc.
All in all, things have been good. Jordan even went to his first Halloween party dressed as a monkey.
I'm astounded over how much he's changed in a month. I can't wait to see what he'll be like next month!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Coffee, thou art my lover
Now I understand why the majority of adults with children drink copious amounts of coffee. I used to be a one-mug gal myself. I never really felt the need to drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day. One cup, and I was good to go for the rest of the day.
That is, until I had Jordan. I love my little guy, don’t get me wrong. What I don’t love is the lack of sleep. He’s doing better — he only wakes up twice in the night. However, lately he’s been getting up around 4 and not going back to sleep until 6 or so. And that leaves me looking like the walking dead.
So I compensate the only way I know how—coffee. This morning I had one cup, and then at work, I had another. I’m sure I’ll have yet a third cup around 3 p.m., when the afternoon slump hits.
I never had such an addiction to coffee.
That is, until I had Jordan. I love my little guy, don’t get me wrong. What I don’t love is the lack of sleep. He’s doing better — he only wakes up twice in the night. However, lately he’s been getting up around 4 and not going back to sleep until 6 or so. And that leaves me looking like the walking dead.
So I compensate the only way I know how—coffee. This morning I had one cup, and then at work, I had another. I’m sure I’ll have yet a third cup around 3 p.m., when the afternoon slump hits.
I never had such an addiction to coffee.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Professional photos
Just realized I forgot to include the link to the professional shots of Jordan. Here they are: http://austinbellyandbaby.com/JordanT/
He looks super cute, but let me tell ya-that was an entire afternoon of work. He was not happy being topless. So we had to cajole, coo and console like crazy to make him stop crying.
Check it out: http://austinbellyandbaby.com/JordanT/
He looks super cute, but let me tell ya-that was an entire afternoon of work. He was not happy being topless. So we had to cajole, coo and console like crazy to make him stop crying.
Check it out: http://austinbellyandbaby.com/JordanT/
Houston, we have a giggle
The most amazing thing happened last night around 3 a.m. It was the usual night, with me waking up every two hours to feed Jordan. At his 3 a.m. feeding, I noticed his nostril was wheezing, so I decided to use the snot sucker to extract some boogers. Now, he usually hates this and cries bloody murder. But last night, for some reason, he totally let me squeeze away.
And as I finished and got the offending snot, he giggled. You heard me--giggled. I was in a 3 am, half-awake haze, so when I heard it, I quickly perked up. Could it be?
So I tried again. And he giggled again.
I was beside myself. Not only had he not screamed at the sight of the snot syringe, he actually found it amusing. But just like Bigfoot, there was only one eye-witness to this phenomenon, as Jon was in deep slumber, snoring away. Still, I saw it happen, so I'm hoping it'll happen again soon.
Aside from his new-found love of the bulb syringe, Jordan also now likes to take baths. Before, he'd scream his lungs out at a) the thought of getting naked and b) getting wet. But in the past two baths, he's enjoyed it, splashing the water with his little feet. All up until I accidentally squirted him with cold water. You would've thought I had stabbed him the way he yelped. So that may have killed the deal--we'll see.
And as I finished and got the offending snot, he giggled. You heard me--giggled. I was in a 3 am, half-awake haze, so when I heard it, I quickly perked up. Could it be?
So I tried again. And he giggled again.
I was beside myself. Not only had he not screamed at the sight of the snot syringe, he actually found it amusing. But just like Bigfoot, there was only one eye-witness to this phenomenon, as Jon was in deep slumber, snoring away. Still, I saw it happen, so I'm hoping it'll happen again soon.
Aside from his new-found love of the bulb syringe, Jordan also now likes to take baths. Before, he'd scream his lungs out at a) the thought of getting naked and b) getting wet. But in the past two baths, he's enjoyed it, splashing the water with his little feet. All up until I accidentally squirted him with cold water. You would've thought I had stabbed him the way he yelped. So that may have killed the deal--we'll see.
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