The Simple Life: Dominic

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Dominic - 3 Months Old

Well. This age is just way too fun! Every day is a new myriad of noises, faces and skills!

Weight: 14 lb 0.4 oz
Length: 65 cm

Likes:

This kid is obsessed with watching us eat. It is hysterical. Every time you take a bite he grins and giggles, as if to cheer you on! My little chunker!
Car sounds, especially on the TV
Watching TV (covers face)...
His crib. He sleeps so well in there. Naps and night-time. He is usually pretty good at self-soothing. May cry for a couple minutes until he wiggles and gets comfortable and then konks right out!
Batting at his toys
Bright patterns and shapes. He gets mesmerized by his polka dot blanket sometimes.
Daddy changing his diaper in the morning, after a full-night sleep! Super special seeing Dad's face in the morning!
Being naked. If he's being fussy, I'll just take off his diaper and put him on the floor with a toy and he'll entertain himself for a while. Weirdo!
Smiling and talking to himself in the mirror.
Nursing. He will sometimes get distracted looking up at me and start smiling and chatting mid-feed. Melt my heart!

Dislikes:

Tummy Time (usually. The odd time he will love it, but usually he fusses and cries until he's picked up or turned over). However, he sleeps on his tummy in his crib. So much better for his reflux and gas problems.
Being put down. If he's awake, it is rare that I can put him down for more than 5-10 minutes without him crying (unless he's naked). This makes it difficult to get things done (like blog, eat, clean...), but thank goodness David is around sometimes to help me out for 10 minutes so I can at least have breakfast/lunch!
Acid reflux.
Bath time and car seat. All of a sudden in the last two weeks he has decided to scream bloody murder every time we put him in the bath or car seat. I'm really hoping he grows out of this soon... these two things used to be our "go to's" for calming him down and making him happy. Now what?!?!

Notes:

Blows spit bubbles
Wearing Size 2 Diapers and size 6 month clothing
Has started new noises like clicking his tongue or using his lips to make more sounds, or even making high pitched screams in excitement!
Smiles & giggles when he finds something especially hilarious/exciting (like us eating)
He is now sleeping in his crib in his own room. We have him on his tummy. He sleeps much better that way. Better for his gas, reflux, reflexes... And he has great neck strength :)
He's started grabbing our fingers and putting them to his mouth. I tell ya, this boy is going to be an early eater!
Will follow you with his eyes/head if you walk across the room
He has been sleeping 10-12 hours at night, with one (mayyyybe two) wake up(s) in the middle. I'm not looking forward to the 4 month sleep regression! This is too great!
Last night he slept 8 hours straight! That's a game changer!!!
Doesn't seem bothered to be held by different people.
So chatty when he's happy. I hope I never forget that sound. It is way too precious.
At Public Health baby class he clearly notices and makes eye contact with, coos at, and smiles at the other babies.
Breastfeeds every 3-4 hours during the day.
Lifts his legs up during diaper changes or when laying on his back.
Can pretty much hold himself up in the Bumbo. I can't wait for exersaucer and jolly jumper!
Went to the doctor for the first time on March 26. His screaming fits were escalating and I couldn't handle it any more. Doctor gave us a prescription for Zantac for reflux. It has already made SUCH a difference. He slept amazing that night, and is wayyy happier! Thank goodness! :)
Just in the last couple days he has started to grab onto objects instead of just hitting at them. It is not consistent yet, but it's a start!