maverick: 3 months old

I fell in love with my baby this month. That's not to say that I haven't loved him, but he really stole my heart this month. We are coming out of the fog of sleep deprivation and colic and he is just the cutest sweetest little thing. Everything has improved so much over the past month and I feel very optimistic that he is growing out of his newborn troubles and turning into a happy delightful baby.

-Eats: every 3.5-4 hours, 4-5 ounces. He moved from formula supplementing to full formula during the month (as my milk supply decreased). After trying similac sensitive and then soy, we landed on Enfamil gentlease and he seems to do really well with it. He seldom gets bad tummy aches anymore although he does spot up quite a bit but it doesn't seem to bother him.

-Sleeps: No real set schedule but usually will sleep in then take a good afternoon nap and doze in and out in between. He is getting better about going to sleep on his own and getting faster during his night time feedings. He usually goes to bed between 9-10 then wakes up between 2-3 AM then again between 6-7 AM. He still sleeps in his little cradle and naps a lot in his swing.

-Play: He sits up really well (when being held) he has a very strong head and neck. He loves being social and having people play with him and talk to him, which he responds to with lots of smiles and cooing. He seems to be very vocal. He gives big closed-mouth smiles that are so cute. He has also been playing on the floor map and kicks the toys around.. he kicks his legs a lot. 

-Likes: having his head rubbed and having soft blankies by his face. He also loves his baby swing and is happy to be in there even when he's awake. He also seems to be a mamas boy which of course I love too. Really he seems to prefer ladies in general. He likes to be held looking out. 

-Dislikes: being cold or being left alone (can't blame him on either) He also dislikes being in his car seat if we are not actually in a moving vehicle (shopping carts are included as vehicles though). He also is not fond of tummy time. 

-Also: He still struggles with sensitive skin and so we keep a steady regimen of washing, lotions and ointments that seem to help. He has the softest, fluffiest hair that grows in a perfect buzz cut (several people have asked me if i've buzzed his hair!) ... and a big bald spot in the back. It is still staying pretty light and his eyes are still very blue.

-Firsts: first thanksgiving, first time at the movies (saw "Big Hero 6" and stayed awake for pretty much the whole thing and watched) first time going in the bumbo (he loves it)