So here we are, 5 months in, and what social little boy Canaan is becoming. He is incredibly aware of his environment and surroundings these days, which is fun and challenging all at the same time. As I prepared to write this post, I started looking through pictures of his birth and first months. My how much these little babies change in such a short time!
I remember when Canaan was only a week old thinking about how I wish he’d stay this little forever, but I can honestly say that every month just keeps getting more and more fun. I’m really hoping this continues forever. or until he turns 14 and inevitably decides I’m no longer cool.
Can we skip that part?
Canaan at FIVE months
We went for out FIVE month shot appt today, but we have no stats to report until next month.
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- I cant believe we are already to that point! He was born like three days ago..
- Reaching out/grabbing and holding onto things. He has really gotten great at this. He is so interested in everything in eyes very- alert and exploring.
- I've noticed his face lights up when David, or I enter the room or his line of sight. He is still a social little boy and wants to be in the mix of everything all the time- so when we leave he is noticeably upset, depending on what he's doing or his mood.
- Teething...I mentioned this last month! drool.slobber.everywhere. There are no visible signs of teeth, but David said he can kinda feel a little something. He certainly isn't upset about them though. I'm tempted to try the amber necklaces- truthfully I am skeptical. Maybe.
- Noticing his hands, feet, etc. He will put his hand out in front of him and stare in amazement as he moves it around...it's so cute! His feet are his favorite toy right now. He has been grabbing them for about a month, but never really started using them to his advantage- he rocks back and forth while holding both of her feet- and will give it a good swing to help push him on over to his tummy.
- We have a rolling babe! Back to tummy and tummy to back.
- Airplane. He's not crawling yet but he will lift his whole chest, arms and head/neck off the floor and kick and scoot his legs like he wants to go somewhere.
- Canaan is in size 2 diapers, wearing mostly 0-3, 3-6 months.
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LOVES the swing, although he has been getting in it less and less because we have transitioned naps to the crib and the swing does the trick every time so we try to reserve that for when we are desperate for him to nap.
LOVES to swing his toys.
LOVES to eat!!
LOVES to hold hands when he eats.
LOVES to be carried in the solly wrap, ergo, or anything he can get a good view.
LOVES to give kisses, he thinks its hilarious.LOVES, LOVES a bath.
HATES when we walk away.
HATES the carseat- but only about 30% of the time these days!
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I'm still exclusively breastfeeding when I am home and he gets two bottles of breast milk during the day when I am at work. He sleeps and eats and plays around the same time every day. 3 hours is the normal between feedings, eating 5 to 7 times every day. The usual 'scheduled' feedings: 3:30 am-5am every morning when he wakes and then 8am, 11-12pm, 3-4pm, 6p, 8pm before going down for the night. MOST of the time we hit this schedule pretty well- and for the most part I like the stick to it pretty strictly during the week because at the 11-12p and 3-4p he gets a bottle and I pump while at work and then I am able to nurse him when I get home at the 4pm feeding.
He hasn't started solids yet and we don't plan to until 6 months but he is definitely showing a clear interest in food, watching us eat and reaching out for cups, bowls, etc. I've been reading up on baby led weaning and really really considering it with him when the time comes.
PLAY // DEVELOPMENT
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This boy LOVES to play. A few weeks ago we got him the Fisher Price Step and Go Piano and he LOVES it, he can spin around and slide in it and make music, he plays his little heart out in it! He loves the lights, the sounds, and the fact that he can stand on his own to play. His favorite thing to do is stand on his little legs. If not standing, he's kicking or grabbing his toes - he LOVES his feet! He is fascinated with them! While he found them last month, he has really made them into a toy this month. Reaching for toys and playing contently. He will sit in his bouncy seat or on the playmat and play and explore his surroundings for 20 and up to 30 minutes! I have gotten good at getting the kitchen straightened up, or getting ready for the day, and a load of laundry in the wash while he gives me that time.
Since he mastered the roll he rarely stays put on her back for long. If I lay him down he flips right over almost immediately. This is making diaper changes fun! For the most part everything goes straight to his mouth- we have a few favorite toys, and love basically anything that makes noise or has lights!
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Most nights he will sleep 8pm-3:30am eat and then back to bed until 7 or 8am. We have a pretty regular bedtime routine since moving him into his room earlier this month (!!!) so going down isn't a problem at all- its the staying asleep part that got hairy when we transitioned, but I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and the good nights far out weight the bad. He naps well during the day if he is at home. - usually around 9:30m-10am for about an hour and then again around 1pm for an 2 hours. Sometimes he will nap for about 30-45 minutes around 6pm- just long enough to get through dinner, but that nap is hit or miss. Occasionally he will cat nap if we are out and about but always gets a solid nap in his bed at least once a day.
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Bed time routine looks a little something like this:
8pm: warm bath, bubbles + soaking in the tub
8:20pm: jammies and lotion
8:30pm: nurse
8:45pm-9pm: bed
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Since he's been rolling over, he will sleep on his tummy AND on his side.
CANAAN
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What a beauty you are, little boy. If you would have asked me last month about the leaps and bounds of change you would be making that next month I wouldn't have been close to describing how much personality you have come to develop.
You have found your feet/toes and they are your most favorite 'toy' on this planet. You can lay in a pile of rattles, stuffed animals, squeaky toys, and light up activity- but be completely content with your little feet. In fact, you are pretty content with most things. You will play by yourself for 20-30 minutes, babbling to your toys or playing with your feet. You mastered the back-to-tummy roll and now want nothing to do with laying on your back for play time. As soon as we lay you down you are already busy maneuvering your way to your tummy to grab everything within arms reach- and then of course put it in your mouth.
The smile that lights up your face when you hear my voice or see me across the room- it just incredible and so beautiful. You basically smile with your entire face- and its not just your mama that sees this. You are all about being in the middle of the crowd, the center of attention, and involved in whatever is going on around you- You cannot stand to be left out. I'm certain I gave birth to the happiest baby on the planet. Strangers often comment on your expressive eyes, and blonde hair.. and fall to putty when their words bring out the best grin they've ever seen. I have a feeling that you'll be using that to your advantage in the years to come.
You are just too cute for words. My little boy.
You cannot and will not ever understand the crazy love I have for you, baby boy.
f i v e month photo d u m p
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