A Few Goodmans: July 2011

Our little Jonah has been doing lots of growing and developing. He is such a happy little guy and we are likewise happy parents.

Growth: He is certainly much bigger. At his last checkup, which was 3 weeks ago, he was up to 9 pounds, 20.5 inches. That put him at 3rd %ile for weight and length, but at 10th for head circumference; maybe all the compliments are going to his head! We think he's around 11 pounds now, but he's getting too big for the kitchen scale, so it's just a guess.

Filling up a bit more of the basket this month!

All stretched out to the ends of his newborn PJs

Sleep: Jonah is still sleeping swaddled in his "rock and play sleeper," which is basically a bassinet, with his ocean waves playing. We have tried the crib a few times during daytime naps and have left an arm out of the swaddle from time to time and he has tolerated it, but has not slept quite as soundly. His favorite place to sleep by day seems to be in someone's arms or in a moving stroller. He isn't exactly sleeping through the night yet; he is in a pattern of eating around 9-10pm, then waking to eat at 3 am, 6 am, and 9 am roughly and going back to sleep, except after the 6am feeding where he is pretty wide awake and likes to read books and play and then only naps briefly before the 9 am meal.

Napping on Grandma

Eating: This month has been a big improvement in efficiency. He still eats about every 3-4 hours mid-day and 2-3 hours mornings and evenings before bed, but it doesn't take nearly as long. We often hold him while we eat our meals and he seems to be developing an interest in what we are eating. He still has a while go to before he can get a taste, but we hope he is enjoying the aromas.

Eyeballing his daddy's veggie burger hungrily

Personality: Jonah continues to be a happy little fella. He wakes up hungry and whimpers, then after meals he's so much fun to play with! We can tell he is really starting to take in the world around him. He loves being on his changing table or floor mat and looking up at his mobile, dangling toys, noises, faces, mirrors, and OMG lights!! He seems inquisitive, staring at something wide-eyed and sometimes furrowing his brow. After about 45 minutes to an hour of play, he lets us know he's tired with a few short, loud, "Aah"s, and we swaddle him, walk with him, and lay him down to nap. Usually this is followed up with a nap, but sometimes he needs a little more cuddling and walking to do the trick.
- Likes: Snuggles (especially while you're walking), bath time, car rides, lights, mobiles, mirrors, hair dryer, vacuum, tummy time, walks, being worn in his Moby wrap, and listening to us read books.
- Dislikes: Non-moving car seat, gas, and trying to poop.

Likes his toys

Likes snuggling with Dad during tummy time

Likes changing table time and looking up at his mobile

Likes being worn in his Moby

Milestones: Jonah "volunteered" for the OSU PT students' pediatrics lab this summer and showed off some of his skills- which they said were right on track even for being early! He holds his head up on his own mostly when upright, lifts if long enough to turn his head from one side to the other when face-down, and lifts it easily when propped up on something under his chest. His best trick is that he smiles sometimes when he is especially calm and happy. A few weeks ago he started bring his hands to his mouth and likes to suck on his first knuckle. If you hold a toy that makes noise he will look right at it and track it with his eyes as you move if around. His cooing is super cute and he makes little sighing noises and "ooo"s.

Smiling at Mommy when he woke up from a nap

Lifting his head and loving tummy time

Events: This little guy is a real man about town. We try to go on an outing of some sort every day. We accompanied Poppy to the zoo on his birthday and rode the train, visited Aunt Alana in her fabulous new apartment around the corner from us, attended the CSO patriotic popcorn pops concert, and had lunch dates with some good friends. Julian enjoyed his first Father's Day. Jonah cooked BBQ sauce for his Dad and Poppy, who spent the evening with us grilling out pizzas and relaxing. The 4th of July weekend was super busy! We went to watch Red, White, and Boom fireworks at a friend's party on the 20th floor of a downtown building and he snuggled in our arms and gawked at the show. He seemed to love it and didn't look away for even a moment. Grandma and Grandpa Goodman came to town and they got to watch after him with Aunt Lauren twice, while we attended Lindsay's BHS reunion and went to a friend's wedding. He was a champ and we are so thankful for their help. Monday he met lots of family and got snuggles during the parade, brunch, and pool party and got to dip his toes in the water. The term "close supervision" probably just means one person holding him very carefully and paying constant attention, but he had another dozen pairs of eyes on him in addition. He also got to attend his first friend's birthday party as Hannah turned 3.