FIVE MONTHS

FIVE

So here we are, 5 months in, Titus 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 he 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. I’ve said from the time Canaan was little that every stage really is so bitter sweet. 

Titus at FIVE months

We have no stats to report until next month.

 whats new..

• 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 big brother got his first tooth the week before he turned 6 months. So maybe we will have a tooth to report next month!
• 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.
• 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. 
• Titus is in size 2 diapers, wearing mostly 3-6 months clothes

LOVES to be on the floor rolling around doing his own thing.

LOVES to be worn in the ergo/wrap.

LOVES his toys that light up.

LOVES, LOVES a bath.

HATES when we walk away.

HATES(starting to hate) the car seat.

I'm still breastfeeding when I am home and he gets two bottles of breast milk during the day when I am at work.  

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.  

  

PLAY // DEVELOPMENT

This boy LOVES to play.  We brought our the jumper this month and 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! 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! Since he mastered the roll he rarely stays put on his back for long.  If I lay him down he flips right over almost immediately. 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!

SLEEP

 Most nights he will sleep 8pm-6:30am. He barely naps during the day, we pretty much have to trick him into falling asleep(putting him in the swing-nursing him on our bed til he falls asleep. He sleeps all night so I don’t know if I can complain much...

Since he's been rolling over, he will sleep on his tummy AND on his side.

TITUS

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 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’s 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

FOUR MONTHS

FOUR.

Another month has quickly passed us by.  His bright eyes and the animation that fills his face when he locks eyes with someone he loves (which seems to be everyone these days..) is just nothing that can be put into words.  This month has been A BLAST! It takes ZERO effort to make this baby boy smile and we spend most of our days doing just that because I. CANT. GET. ENOUGH. As much as I miss his teeny newborn self, I have really enjoyed experiencing his growth, development, and explosion of his personality come through. As if his gummy grin from ear to ear isn't enough- his smiling eyes will get you right in the feels.

Goodness I.love.him. 

We went for Titus’ 4 month well visit first thing this morning and my how much this sweet boy has grown!  Dr. Tony was impressed by his rolly polly legs and double chin(s).  We have a healthy baby boy on our hands.

Titus at FOUR months

Weight:  13 pounds 3 ounces (7% percentile)

Birth: 6 lbs 8 oz

Height: 25.5 in (61% percentile)

Birth: 19 in

Head: 41.5 cm (41% percentile)

Sweet boy had his 4 month shots and took them like a champ!  He barely cried, made it easier on mama! 

 whats new..

Size 2 diapers in the chunk.

He still wears 3(-6) month. I am absolutely loving his chubby self, though. 

Keep growing, big boy!

We have officially been giggling and belly laughing for mommy and daddy and we can't get enough of it! Titus does this raspy inhale when he is really happy or finds something amusing, its hilarious. We roll consistently now from belly to back and back to belly. 

LOVES

LOVES to look at himself.  A reflection, the mirror, at the phone.  He's got one strong selfie game!

LOVES the frog seat and the jumper.  He sits so confidently in that seat. He also loves it because its the best seat in the house.

LOVES being outside and swinging with mama while big brother swings! 

LOVES looking at and play with cloth books.

LOVES bath time.  He has started to kick kick kick his feet in the water.  Add in a little arm flailing and mama is soaked and he's a happy boy.

LOVES Big Brother grabs him, kisses him and big brother does the same.

HATES

 I’m stumped actually. 

I'm so thankful the LOVES outweigh the HATES:)

E A T

As you can tell from this boy's growth since birth and even since last month, he's an incredible eater.  He's only getting two bottles a day, twice a week while I'm away and the rest of the time he's exclusively nursing.  The other days maybe one or none depending on my schedule. I really try to stop and feed him or work my schedule to do so mostly because I HATE pumping! He eats about every 3-4 hours and waking about 7am to eat, 10am, 1-2pm, and then about 4pm.  We do around 6 and then again at 8pm to cluster feed him before bed after his 8pm feeding.

The bond I've developed with Titus has been tremendously sweet. Sometimes he acts like a wild man and is super frustrating but that is usually when a growth spurt is happening.  He plays with my hair or my necklace while he nurses and I absolutely love spending that time with my sweet boy. So thankful I have been able to nurse him as long as I have.

   

P L A Y // D E V E L O P M E N T 

Titus loves to play this month!  I have really noticed a change in his observance of the hanging toys on the play mat as well as his Big Brothers toys when he is on the floor LOL. He has mastered the grasping of toys and once he gets ahold of the toy it goes straight into his mouth.  EVERYthing goes into his mouth these days.  He found both his feet and his hands this month and has one or the other in his mouth at all times.  No signs of teeth just yet, but we are approaching the stages, I think.

He has become very aware of his surroundings.  Responds to someone calling his name, dad's voice, mom's voice.  He loves to be close and loves to be cuddled, only by mama though.

I sort of love it.

The drool and spit bubbles have started and I'm making use of the drooler bandana bibs more than I thought I would. Im about to make another purchase SOON

He rolls from tummy to back and back to tummy!

S L E E P 

Naps are pretty inconsistent compared to the schedule I had Canaan on. Our days are just a little more inconsistent too haha He gets a long nap late morning/early afternoon usually 3 hours and then he will take a mini nap, about an hour for me in the late afternoon/early evening. We start our bedtime routine at 8 with bath and nursing and then he is usually asleep by 8:45 and he will sleep for me until 6-7am and is usually up for the day!

T I T U S

 What a big BOY you are, sweet one!  I've absolutely loved seeing your amazing personality shine this past month!  You have a smile for everyone you see and we can't help but smile back at you..it is 100% contagious.  You are contagious.  Everyone seems to fall in love with you the moment they lock eyes.  You are still quite the talker, whether it be to people, your toys, mama or daddy, and Canaan. You have discovered both your hands and your feet this month and are chewing away on your fingers and toes constantly.  When your hands aren't in your mouth they are holding your tiny feet.  You also graduated to size 2 diapers!  That belly of yours is out.of.control. and it takes everything I have not to blow raspberries all over your tummy anytime its peeking out from your shirt or during diaper changes. You are so very precious when it comes to how loving your personality has become.  It is my absolute favorite when you pull me in as close as possible and whale your raspy voice in my face.  Hands down some of my favorite moments with you, my sweet boy.  

Your legs are so strong!  You love to stand on our laps and can do it for quite awhile.  You are just so cute, T!!

I'm am positive that I kiss your sweet cheeks a thousand times a day.  You put up with my silly voices, my bouncing around, and my constant snuggles well and give me the biggest grin every.single.time.  I wish you weren't in such a hurry to grow up because I sure do love this stage with you, baby boy.