4 month dr appt

*Updated-accidentally typed 14 16 for his weight*

Today was Cooper's 4 month doctor appointment and it went great.

Weight- 14lbs 6oz (36%)

Height- 26 inches (83%)

Head- 43.5 cm (80%)

*I think she was a little generous with the length based on how she measured but then again she might be right.  He does seem long to me.

The doctor said his weight is fine.  He might just be long and lean like his daddy.  I said "Good!  I would rather him long and lean than short and stout!"

She asked all kinds of questions and even observed him doing a couple of things.  She said based on the fact that he already rolls from tummy to back and back to tummy along with how active he is (he was kicking his legs the entire time) he will probably walk before a year.  Of course that is an estimate so you never know.  She also suggested we do some basic baby proofing because he will be rolling all over the house before we know it.

She checked his ears again to make sure that he hasn't developed an ear infection from his cold but everything looked good.

She was impressed with his eating and said that based on his stats to keep doing what we are doing.  I told her my supply issues and she said that I should feel free to supplement if I need to.  That was comforting, but I don't plan to supplement unless I absolutely have to. 

We will address the topic of solid foods at his next appointment at 6 months.  She suggested starting cereal about a week before the 6 month mark to start teaching him to use a spoon.

She recommended we stop bathing him everyday to help with his dry skin.  She has said that before and I ignored her.  I feel like he needs a good bath each day after being at day-care with so many germs.  Plus I like it being part of his routine.  However, I may reconsider and switch baths to every other nights.  Not sure yet.

She also encouraged us to massage at the corner of his eye each night to help with his tear duct issues.  But reminded us that it will be worse right now since he had a cold.

I forgot my list of questions so I forgot to ask about his neck control.  But she didn't notice and issue when I was holding him.  And I have noticed an improvement over the last 10 days or so.

Cooper did have to get two shots and an oral something.  He loved the oral thing! He sucked it down like a champ.  He did not love the shots but who would!  Daddy was right there with him while mommy hid in the corner!  Cooper did that silent cry with his mouth wide open and so mad he couldn't breath.  Of course soon after I picked him up he calmed down and was okay.

Overall the appointment was good.  The doctor made me feel good about the things we are doing.  She was impressed with Cooper's development.  And she loved his smile.

  Looks like our little boy is happy and healthy! 

Weekend Recap

This weekend we spent our time in Ennis with my family.

Kyle and I both took a half day to run errands, clean up around the house, and pack. It took us a while to get everything together for us, Cooper and the dogs. We made it to Ennis around 6 and just hung out at my parents house and had pizza. Melisa and MacKenzie also came in Friday evening.

Saturday morning we got up around 4:30 and started our day, partly because we wanted to and partly because the babies said so. Neither of the babies slept very well. And we don't usually sleep well because we hear every little noise they make since they are right next to us in the pack n play.

A store (Belk) was having a charity day with amazing sales plus my mom had coupons. So my mom, Melisa, and I packed up the babies and drove about 30 minutes (which isn't far for us since we were used to driving an hour to get to the mall!) to the store. This was my first time to go to Belk and I am not sure how popular they are, but it reminded me a lot of Kohl's.

Unfortunately just like Kohl's they don't have very many carts and by the time we got there at 6:20am (they opened at 6:00) they were all gone so we had to carry these two all around the store!

Of course everyone assumes they are twins so when people say how cute we usually say "They are cousins, not twins" but sometimes we just don't worry about correcting people.

An hour and 45 minutes later we had 3 large bags of great deals! Below is a picture of all 3 of our receipts! Of course we are math nerds and decided to see who got the best deal! Thanks to the sales and the coupon we each saved over 60% on our purchases! I got 3 cute shirts for myself, plus some sleepers, an adorable jacket, and two outfits for Cooper. Some of it will be his Christmas presents so I can't show you all, but I will shows you some of my cute buys later this week!

After Belk we made a quick trip to Target to get some gifts. I stayed in the car with the babies and fed Cooper. Melisa and Babi were taking forever and Cooper and I got bored so we took some pictures. I don't like this pic of me but thought it was cute of Cooper. Mac was sleeping in case you were wondering.

Then we headed to the Holiday Bazaar in Ennis where my grandmother had a booth setup.  Mac and Coop had a great time playing on the floor and visiting with all of the shoppers!

They even took their first picture with Santa.  Cooper hated it and screamed.  They just caught this pic in between screams.  Mac loved it and smiled the entire time.  She even tried to eat Santa's beard!

Saturday night we went to church and then went back to my parents for pot roast!  We all went to bed pretty early after our long day!

Sunday morning we hung out around the house and then we to help host my cousin Mary's baby shower.  The shower was cute, fun, and the food was delicious.  I didn't take any pictures, but will try to get some from someone else to share. 

Today is Day 9 of my challenge!  It was very hard this past weekend to resist cupcakes at the shower. I was in charge of the cupcakes which was determined before I decided to do this challenge.  It was also hard to resist sodas because everyone around me was drinking them all weekend.  But I survived and am down a pound and a half!

Cooper is 4 months old!

Cooper I am amazed each month how you grow and change and this month is no different!

 I weighed you last week and you weighed right around 14lbs 13 oz.  Your 4 month appointment is in 2 days so we will know for sure your height, weight, and head size. 

You now wear size 2 diapers.  You still wear some clothes in 0-3 months, but you also wear 3-6 months clothes.  It all depends on the brand.

 Oh my goodness you look so big in this picture! Compare to the 3 month post

You are still exclusively breastfed.  We continue the schedule of nursing at 5am, 5pm, and again at bedtime.  You also receive 4 bottles between 4 and 5 ounces while at day-care.  You continue to be a great eater.  I still love nursing you and plan to continue however I have struggled with my milk supply lately so hopefully it is something we can work through. 

 In the past 2-3 weeks you have started spitting up a lot more after meals.  We don't know if it has to do with you being sick or possibly overeating.  We continue to try to tweak things to help with your spitting up.

 You kept rolling to the side when we were taking pictures.  I think you just wanted to cuddle with the bear because you couldn't help, but try to put his foot in your mouth.

You are still a great sleeper however recently you have been trying to wake up earlier but I think that is because you are sick.  We will get you back on track this week I think.

You still come to our bed for your 5am feeding and then go back to sleep.  We usually don't get to cuddle because we have to get up for work, but we try to cuddle on the weekends with you.

 Bath time is one of my favorites times of the day.  You love getting a bath.  I sing two different songs to you and you just stare and smile at me while I bath you.  I sing "Miss Suzie Had A Turtle" and a made up song (I am going to share with you just because I want to have it for memory sake, don't laugh!)

Remix to the beat of "How much is that doggy in the window?"

How much is that baby in the mirror

The one with the chubby little cheeks

How much is that baby in the mirror

Oh, how I hope he's for free

You have peed in the tub 2 or 3 times now but luckily it hasn't hit me or anyone else!  We also got rid of your cradle cap thanks to the doctor's suggestion of Celsum Blue shampoo.

You still suffer from a clogged tear duct that causes you to have a lot of eye boogers or your right eye crusted shut.  Some of it could also be from the cold.  You also have dry skin or eczema but with lotion it doesn't seem to be too bad.

You still love to talk to us and Daddy worries you will be a Chatty Cathy like your mommy, but I love to hear your voice so that is just fine with me!

You also recently started laughing out loud.  We really heard it clearly for the first time a week ago.  Then this past weekend Babi was doing the 'Hokey Pokey' with you and you thought it was the funniest thing ever.  You couldn't stop laughing and either could we! 

I think you are starting to get attached to me.  I have noticed there are times when someone else is holding you and as I walk by you seem to get fussy.  There has even been a time or two when you seem to lean towards me when someone else has you.  I love you that want your momma because it makes me feel special.  But we still want you to be friendly and enjoy being with other people.  You have never actually cried when someone held you so I don't think we are to that point yet.

 You really seem to have noticed Ranger and Riley lately.  You like to watch them run around and play. 

During your second week at day-care you got your first cold.  I hated that you got a cold so quickly but it is cold season and it was bound to happen.  You still have a cold.  Though you have never run a fever you have been very congested and have a cough.  At one point your voice also got raspy and it was the sweetest thing.  Luckily despite being sick you have been in a great mood.

On October 15th you were babysat by my cousin Mary.  I thought she was the first person to baby-sit you other than immediate family, but I just remembered that my cousin Erica watched you at home back before I went back to work.  She was however, the first person to get to drive you somewhere else.  You were great for Mary and she enjoyed getting to watch you.

 On October 28th you tried the exersaucer out for the first time at day-care.  They said you really liked it.  We are going to get the one at home out for you this week. 

Last week you played in your crib for about 30 minutes when you woke up.  That was the first time you entertained yourself before crying to wake us up.  You still woke us up with your talking, but I loved hearing it.  I would much rather hear you talk and coo than cry!

 I was trying to get your attention with a toy and I accidentally caught it in the picture!

You have learned to do so many new things this month.  You just started blowing bubbles, putting weight on your legs and standing with our help, bring anything and everything to your mouth, pull your own paci out and try to put it back in, and roll from tummy to back or back to tummy pretty often.

Your legs are constantly moving and kicking.  You don't like tummy time much so you haven't started pushing to crawl yet but it probably won't be long.  Daddy and I have a feeling once you start crawling you will be very fast since your legs never stop moving.

Once again your are growing faster than we can believe.  It is amazing how fast time goes by.  I can't believe you are already 4 months old and starting to get mobile!

Daddy and I love you so much and can't wait to see what this next month holds for you!

TGIF!

I had planned to do Cooper's 4 month post today but I didn't get around to taking his pictures so I will save that for next week.  I want to do it when he is in a happy mood and get that adorable smile!

Instead I am sharing some cute pictures of Cooper in his seasonal outfits!

This is the sleeper he wore last night to bed.  I got it on sale last year after Thanksgiving.  I love the little turkeys all over it!

Every time I center the picture below it move it out of order so I guess it is going to stay justified to the left!

This morning I dressed Cooper in camo (per his daddy's request!) because tomorrow is opening day of deer season

My mom had this cute onesie made just for Cooper.  The deer is camo material trimmed in orange!

He is also wearing camo socks that he got from Aunt Lala or Aust Lusa (they both gave him the same ones which is perfect for another camo outfit this weekend!)

Momma loves that double chin!!

This last picture is a bib that Cooper got from his Aunt Carla that his cousin Quinn never got to use.  I have learned to put bibs on him in the car so that he doesn't spit up on his outfit before we get where we are going!

I am taking a half day to clean up the house and pack for our weekend in Ennis.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday Thoughts

• Cooper was very talkative yesterday evening and he had the funniest voice.  I am not sure if this video will work and it doesn't capture it that well but it was still cute. Ignore my man voice at the end of it.(if the video doesn't show up in the email you will have to go to my actual blog to watch it.

• Cooper got this cute onesie from Babi and Grandaddy.  I liked it so much I had one made for him to wear home from the hospital

OMG this feels likes FOREVER ago!

 He has changed so much!  He still sleeps with his mouth like that.  Love him so much!

• This morning Cooper woke up at 4:20 talking and cooing in his bed.  It was so cute and sweet.  This is the first time he has entertained himself in his crib but that is probably because I usually have to wake him up at 5am for his morning feeding.
• Cooper's Grandpa is having his wisdom teeth taken out today.  I attempted to get a cute pic of Cooper this morning to send wishing him good luck.  He was in such a good mood but I guess I waited too long because this was all I got.  I think he looks concerned for Grandpa : )

• Last week I yawned while in the restroom at work. Then I felt like throwing up when I thought about all of the bacteria I probably just inhaled.  GROSS!
• Today is Day 4 of No Sweets and No Sodas Challenge.  It has been very tough but so far so good.  However it was really hard to resist these yummy things in the break room this morning!

• We cancelled our Netflix last week.  We weren't getting our money's worth and we had to force ourselves to watch the DVDs after having them for a week or so.  We don't even have time to get caught up on our DVR shows.  When I say "our" DVR shows it is really "my" DVR shows!
• Cooper has started giggling out loud and it is the cutest thing ever!

Friday Favorites a little early

So this Friday I am going to do Cooper's 4 month post so I am doing my Friday Favorites today instead.

• I LOVE my new scale!  It is a hand me down from Kyle's brother, but it is digital and rounds to the 10th of an ounce.  I weight Mr. Cooper this morning and he weighs 14 lbs 13 oz!  Not sure where that is percentage wise but it sounds big : )
• I love this picture!  It is my screen saver on my phone and I can't help but smile every time I see it.  I also love those chubby cheeks!  Aunt Lusa calls them jowls.

• Speaking of jowls...I LOVE this sleeper I found at Target for only $6!  If you don't know what jowls are (I didn't), they are the brown part (cheeks) of the bulldog on the onesie.

I sing a song to Cooper about his chubby cheeks so I just had to get this onesie.

• I LOVE that Kyle stuck his finger in Cooper's diaper this weekend to check for poop.  I never thought I would see the day! Heck I don't even do that!  I don't want poo on my finger.  Plus Kyle always thinks Cooper has a poopie diaper and I just smell his diaper instead. (not sure which is worse!)
• I LOVE that Kyle and I both have a fear of the cash flying away when getting money from the ATM.  I don't know if it is really a fear, but something we figured out about each other this past weekend.
• I LOVE my new boots!  Kyle bought me my first pair of cowboy boots this past weekend. They are going to be my Christmas/birthday present.  I have already worn them, but that is because Kyle insisted.  He doesn't like my other leather boots so he was thrilled that I got cowboy boots.

• I LOVED the new recipe I tried last night.  Crispy Cheddar Chicken.  I cut the recipe in half and the cheese didn't stick to the chicken very well but I improvised and it was delicious.  I ate the leftovers with rice for lunch today.  This is my first time to try one of her recipes, but I might have to try some more!

Blogs Favorites-

• I LOVE the Halloween costumes Megan got for her twins!  So cute and funny!
• I LOVE this crafty project done by Katie!
• I LOVE this blog and the article referenced on Windy City

Weekend Recap

This weekend was such a fun busy weekend! I feel like I say that every week!  We are always busy, but that is just how we are and we are used to it.

Friday night after work we went to hangout with Kyle's family.  We watched the Ranger game while eating pizza and playing games.  It was a lot of fun but unfortunately the Rangers lost. 

That night was Cooper's first overnight stay without Kyle and I.  He has stayed at my parents several times but we were always there too.  Cooper stayed with his Mimi and Grandpa and they said he did great.

It was weird heading home that night without him and even more weird spending most of the day without him.  Kyle and I were able to get a lot of errands and shopping done while Cooper spent the day with his grandparents.  That night we went to dinner with the family and then headed home to put Cooper to bed and get some things done around the house.

One of the things I did was make a button 'C' for my cousin Carsyn's birthday present!  I did this one in a 5x7 frame and I love how it turned out.  I hope she likes it!

We also gave Cooper a bath in his new monster towel from my friend.  He looked so cute in it.  The pictures do not do it justice.

Man he looks chubby in this pic!

At this point he was playing in it and making noises.  It was funny because it kinda sounded like he was growling and making monster noises.

Sunday morning we got up early and went to church.  Unfortunately Cooper was restless and we didn't make it through the whole mass.  Hopefully it was a fluke.

We headed to Ennis straight from church to spend time with family.

We went to Granny's to have lunch, hangout, and play cards.  My great aunt which is Cooper's great great aunt was visiting and it was fun to introduce her to Cooper.  Cooper was in a great mood at first but then turned fussy.  He fell asleep in my arms and then took a nap with Babi, then a nap with Grandaddy, and then Aunt Lusa held him.  He was pooped out!

That afternoon we went to a cute park in Ennis for Carsyn's birthday party. The venue couldn't have been better. There was plenty of room for us to spread out, there was a fun playground, a walking trail around a pond, and the weather was gorgeous.

We decided to take Cooper and MacKenzie for a swing!

Don't you love her sweet smile?  She smiles so much!!

Cooper was just chillin' he doesn't look as thrilled as Mac

He had the sunny spot so we tried to shade him

Cooper and I went on a walk with Kyle, Babi, Grandaddy, Kolton, Kale, and Quinn

Babi was hiding with Kolton and Quinn while waiting for Grandaddy and Kale to catch up.  It was so funny!

After the birthday party we all went to my Grandad's to "trick-or-treat"  All of the young grand kids (my little cousins) and the great-grand kids (Cooper's generation) dressed up and got goodies.  It was adorable watching them all and reminded me what it was like growing up with all of my cousins.

We had such a fun family- filled weekend.  Our lives continue to stay busy these next weeks and I don't think it slows down until after the new year.  Oh well at least it gives me blog material!