The Gosmas: Camden: 1 Month

Monday, October 21, 2013

Camden: 1 Month

Camden is already a month old! How did that happen?! Our first month has been full of ups and some downs, lots of smiles and some tears, playtime, adventures and tons of snuggles! We went to the lake one weekend, to the pumpkin patch, I've taken both boys out to lunch and gone walking. We've gone to the park, out to dinner, met friends babies, and had some visitors come by. We had many meals delivered which we have been so thankful for.

Camden is sleeping well at night. He typically does a 4 or 5 hour stretch and then a 3 to 4 hour stretch. I've even had a couple 6 hour stretches! During the day he is napping often. We are not on any formal routine or schedule yet. Sometimes he naps right after eating and other times he stays awake for a little bit. Sometimes he stays up too long and then has a hard time settling back down. He's been great about napping on the go while I take and pick up Jackson from school and also if we have been out doing anything. He has been sleeping in the rock and play in our room.

Breastfeeding has been going much better this time around. We still have tough days but he has been nursing well overall. A welcome change from my first month with Jackson! Camden is nursing every 2.5 to 3 hours during the day.

We switched to size 1 diapers after we ran out of newborn diapers and thankfully haven't had any blowouts yet! Camden is still in mostly newborn clothing but is quickly outgrowing them. We went to the doctor today and he is 10 lb 1 oz (37%), 22 inches (61%) and his head circumference is 14.5 (31%). He had to get one shot today, his second Hep B vaccine and only cried for a second. His hair is blonde and his eyes are turning blue! And he has the cutest dimple on his right cheek.

Camden's fussiest time of day is the late afternoon/early evening. He hasn't been interested in any toys yet and also doesn't take a paci. Jackson does try to give him a little stuffed monkey or the glow worm. Jackson loves Camden and always wants to be holding or touching him. Camden has a good grasp on our fingers and already has a lot of head strength. He hasn't been a fan of the swing yet. I put him on his playmat today and he like seeing himself in the mirror! He spends lots of time in the newborn napper on the pack and play or he is in our arms :) We've tried the bouncy seat some too but he hasn't been s big fan of it.