Elliott is 2 months old! So, here's the scoop on our little E Baby.....
Elliott is a big kiddo! He weighs 15lbs 1oz, and is 24 1/2 inches long. E is wearing a size 2 diaper. Most of the clothes he's wearing now are size 6 months. Elliott lost all his hair in the front (just like the other boys) and it's starting to grow back in again.
Elliott's our biggest 2 month old. X was 11 1/2 lbs and Wes was 12 1/2 lbs at 2 months.
E's double chin and thigh rolls are evidence that he's a good eater! Elliott is exclusively breastfed and nurses on average every 2 hours. Unfortunately he still spits up A TON! I rarely ever hold him without a spit rag in my hand because you never know when it's coming. The good news is that he's a "happy spitter" and he's perfectly healthy. Some of the spitting comes from the fact that he often nurses for comfort and ends up eating to much. We are trying really hard to get him to take a pacifier to help with his need to suck, but more often than not he refuses it.
As of now Elliott isn't really on much of a schedule. He still eats and sleeps randomly throughout the day. E seems to get tired after being awake for about 1 1/2 hours. He'll often sleep 30 minutes and then be up again. I try to get him to take at least 1 long nap (2-3 hours) during the day because all the short naps tend to just make him cranky. He'll nap longer if he's held, in the swing, or swaddled. E goes to bed between 8-9pm (swaddled). He usually sleeps 4-5 hours for his first stretch. After that it's 2-3 hours, then 1-2 hours. He's an early riser and is usually up somewhere between 5-6:30am. (This is too early in my opinion, but apparently he doesn't care about my opinion).
Elliott LOVES to be held. And he loves to be talked to. E's been smiling since 3 weeks and he has quite the voice when he's trying to "talk" to you. He's not as mellow as he used to be. He will only tolerate the bouncy seat or laying on the floor if he's in a really good mood. If he had his way mommy would hold him 24/7. And yes, he has a strong preference for ME to hold him when he's really unhappy. (This is good and bad!)
Unfortunately in the last week or so Elliott has decided he pretty much hates the carseat. This makes it difficult to go places. I'm trying to time it when he's tired so he'll fall asleep, but it doesn't always work out.
Elliott is a very alert baby. He's had pretty good head control from the get go and loves to look around. He also enjoys staring at himself in the mirror. He's started sitting in the Bumbo this past week. I'm really bad a remembering to do tummy time with Elliott. I need to work on that! E likes his brothers and smiles a lot when they are taking to him and kissing on him. Elliott also loves to be naked and get a bath in his little tub. He often cries when you take him out of the bathtub.
Here's a little comparison of Elliott's growth. Gotta love those chubby cheeks!
Oh, and this is Elliott's nursery.....also known as the corner of our bedroom. Yep, third child gets a pack n play and a few rubbermaid totes for a dresser :)
Happy 2 Months Elliott! We love you soooooo much!
