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Little Powderwhore – January 16, 2016
SEVENTEENTH MONTH
DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 21 (2015/2016)
HOLIDAYS & FAMILY
- We spent Christmas in Bend, OR (12/23-27). See this post!
- For New Year’s Eve we visited Eric’s parents and their dog, Chico. Then we went out for a Mexican food dinner at Vera Cruz (Stanwood).
Elisa & Todd – December 25, 2015
Eric & Todd – December 26, 2015
SPEECH & COMMUNICATION
- he said “coo” for a dove in a book (1/8)
- he’ll string together various sounds that he’s made before, but in new ways
- it’s pretty easy to figure out what he wants from his verbal/non-verbal language
- he pushes on closed doors when he wants something in there
- he pushes on me if I need to help him get what he wants
- he understands an amazing amount of what we say…way too much to attempt explaining!
December 29, 2015
TEETHING TIDBIT
- his top left molar started poking through (1/9)
- that’s his 8th tooth!
- it took ~1.5 months between tooth #7 (11/19) and tooth #8 (1/9)
- he tries to bite us (but it’s not too bad)
Finishing his nap on me – January 6, 2016
FINE & GROSS MOTOR
- he precisely fingers pages of books
- he pulls Lego Duplo pieces apart
- he practices with his sippy cup parts (first he sets the circular disc on the glass, then puts on the plastic ring)
- he likes stepping on several college textbooks lined up on the floor and he’s careful not to step on carpet
- turning around in circles in place
- by month end he got good at jumping with both feet off the floor simultaneously
HAVING FUN
- flying his toy airplanes
- repeatedly racing into my arms while laughing (= safe zone!!) while Eric makes his cars go fast
- he “calls” for group hugs
- he loves to stand on the counter in our laundry room to “organize” the shoe shelf and pantry items
- he does some “fancy footwork” while “dancing,” with cute arm swings (mostly with the right)
- laughing repeatedly watching a kid at Fred Meyer climbing on a set of portable stairs that are supposed to be off-limits
MINOR CHALLENGES
Todd is easy to take care of in every way but he does really resist…
- having a diaper put on (sometimes he’ll playfully give us a look, laugh and make us chase him, but sometimes he cries while he tries to spin away from us)
- having his butt cleaned (how dare we ??)
- having his face and hands wiped
- having his teeth brushed (it’s definitely a 2-person job with massive drama involved, followed by an abrupt end to the crying)
- getting into bedtime clothes (note that once he’s actually dressed for bed he doesn’t resist the rest of our bedtime routine (i.e. rocking with me in my glider chair, reading books and drinking a sippy cup of water)
Unhappy face – January 18, 2016
COUCH CRAZINESS
(AKA…WHY HE’S LEARNING TO JUMP)
- started standing on couch and launching himself forward to pillows on the floor (1/7)
- 1st time climbing onto and standing on the armrest of the couch and balancing there (1/15)
- from standing on the armrest of the couch, he repeatedly jumps, frog-leaps and does a complete forward somersault onto a well-padded landing zone (1/20)
THINGS CHANGE!
- when he was much younger he’d always kick blankets off his legs but now he enjoys being under a blanket when I feed him and rock him in my glider chair in the morning
- when he got some fuzzy slippers for his first birthday he wouldn’t keep them on. Now, he likes wearing them and will indicate his need for help putting them on
Wearing Seahawks slippers and playing with skates – January 15, 2016
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
- he loves the show “Detectorists” and we watch the same 6 episodes repeatedly (on Netflix)
- he loves watching movies of himself on our phones/computers and he gets mad when we stop
KINDERMUSIK
- he kissed a girl his age at Kindermusik (1/5)
- one kid there plays a little rough with him, so Todd gets a little scared at times
- last Kindermusik session (1/19)
After the last Kindermusik session – January 19, 2016
SKIING!
- practicing skiing in the house on carpet and on a slope (i.e. a blanket over storage bins of different heights)
- 2 ski weekends in Wenatchee (1/9-10 & 1/16-17)
- he spent mornings in childcare at the ski area and we played with him in afternoons
- he enjoys the Mission Ridge childcare and has a buddy named Carl
- 1st time on skis in the snow (1/9)
- he loves to walk all over the snow, including up and down sloped terrain
- he was able to get up on his own after falling down (with all his bulky ski gear on)
- he loved to “sled” on his back (with help)
- 1st rope tow (1/17). First, Eric carried him with one arm, then Todd got towed up between Eric’s legs.
- he wasn’t into napping at childcare but once he got in the car he zonked out
- back at home he takes shoe insoles and steps on them, tries to “ski” with them
- at home he likes to put on his ski mitts and other gear
- he clearly knows what we’re talking about when we say skiing-related words
1st time on skis in the snow – January 9, 2016
Putting on Eric’s old mitts – January 14, 2016
ROLLER SKATING
- he got his Fisher Price Grow-With-Me 1, 2, 3 skates and he pushed them all over the house and tried to step in them with bare feet (1/5)
- he went skating at our local skate rink twice. He did 2 laps around the rink while holding on with both hands (12/30 & 1/6)
- able to put on both his boots+skates (i.e. they’re already hooked together) by himself (1/14)
Todd did 2 laps with me – January 6, 2016
HEALTH & HYGIENE NOTES
- this month he had a mild cold. Coughing and sneezing lasted a few days (starting 12/23), but it wasn’t bad at all.
- we stopped using the baby bathtub and started using the regular tub, so now he’s back to loving his baths!
FOOD NOTES
- no change from last month
Good eats (green smoothie and Chao vegan cheese) – January 14, 2016
BABYSITTER DAYS
- Todd had a babysitter 8x this month (we love her!). Jeri takes pictures and sends them to me at work…
Babysitter pic – December 28, 2015
Babysitter pic – January 7, 2016
Babysitter pic – January 14, 2016
NAPS
- he doesn’t cry when I put him in his crib for naps
- when visiting family at Christmas, he took 3 naps in the Pack ‘n Play travel bed (2.5 hrs twice & 1.5 hrs)
- he continues to nap well during long car rides
- nap duration ranged from 1-3 hours (average ~2 hrs)
- 3x he extended his nap on me (for up to 1 hour) after he woke up crying in his crib
- 1x he extended his crib nap for an hour (after I opened his window blinds because I thought his nap was over) (1/13)
Nap extended by 1 hour – January 13, 2016
NIGHT-TIME SLEEP
- he had 3 nights when he woke up once (for 2 of those times he got back to sleep within 20 minutes)
- his longest stretch without any nighttime wake-ups ended (it was 10/18 to 12/23)
- sleep duration continues to be ~9.5 to 10 hours per night
- on 1/12 Eric got to put him to bed because he fell asleep so fast
- we snuggled together on the couch on 1/18 and he fell asleep. It was bedtime so we had to get him changed into bedtime attire without waking him up too much (it worked!).
- he sleeps in a 24 mo footed sleeper over a 24 mo short-sleeve onesie and a size 5 disposable diaper
Eric & Todd – January 12, 2016
Fell asleep before bedtime – January 18, 2016
POTTY TALK
- 10 poops were done in the toilet
- 49 poops were not done in the toilet (1x he pooped more in the toilet once I got him there)
- the number of poops done in the toilet has decreased a lot because he refuses to sit on the toilet more often than not (especially first thing in the morning). And I’m making the attempt less often.
A bit tired! – January 16, 2016
Todd at 17 weeks old (almost 4 months) – December 18, 2014
FOURTH MONTH
(NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 21)
WEEK 14
It’s the sleep week! Todd started his 4th month with an epic 9.25 hour sleep on November 21st to 22nd. Then, on November 28th to 29th, he set another record! I actually had to wake him up at the 9.75 hour mark because we had leave the house. I didn’t get to find out how long he would’ve gone. In the same week, he also had an 8.25 hour sleep, an 8 hour sleep and a 7.75 hour sleep. Yay, Todd!
On November 22nd, we took Todd to our condo in Wenatchee for the first time. That afternoon, we took him to the Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort for the first time. We had a couple beers in the Hampton Lodge to kick off the season.
Todd in the papasan chair at our condo – November 23, 2014
At the condo, Todd slept in the Pack ‘n Play in my bedroom. It was rough that night because he woke up at 2 AM to eat and then he cried and cried before he went back to sleep at 3:15 AM. Fortunately, this crying-in-the-middle-of-the-night-episode was just a “one-time thing.”
On November 23rd, we skied for the first time this season. Eric and I took turns in the lodge. We love Mission Ridge for many reasons, but especially because there are so many people that we see and ski with year after year.
Todd meets some of the boys at Mission Ridge – November 23, 2014
I’d been sick with a cold since November 18th. On November 24th, it seemed like Todd was getting his first cold. He had an obvious runny nose and more frequent sneezing. The next day he was back to “normal.” Odd! Meanwhile, my cold was awful and lasted >2 weeks!
We drove to Bend, OR on November 27th for Todd’s first Thanksgiving and second trip to Bend.
A Vegan Thanksgiving – November 27, 2014
Highlights:
- 1st 9.25 hour sleep (11/21 to 11/22)
- 1st visit to condo (11/22)
- 1st visit to ski area (Mission Ridge – 11/22)
- 1st 9.75 hour sleep (11/28 to 11/29)
WEEK 15
On November 28th, we took Todd to the Juniper Swim and Fitness Center for his first pool experience. He’s always been content in his bath, and he reacted similarly in the warm children’s pool. We all had a blast!
!st pool swim – November 28, 2014
On November 29th, Todd visited Santa for the first time. He was calm in Santa’s lap and just checked out everything around him. Ashley and Eli have been going to see this same Santa since they were tiny.
1st Santa Visit – November 29, 2014
Todd seemed to discover his feet (visually) for the first time when my mom (“grandma”) was playing with him. He also started playing with a new toy during our visit.
Playing with a new toy – November 28, 2014
Back home again, Todd rolled from back to sidelying a few times on December 1st. He was getting sooo close to rolling fully from back to belly.
This was the week that I started doing Elimination Communication (EC) with Todd, with consistency. See my last post for all the poop! Baby Todd’s First Week of Potty “Training (3.5 months)
Highlights:
- 1st time in a pool (Bend, OR – 11/28)
- 1st Santa visit (Bend, OR – 11/29)
- 1st poop and pee in sink (12/1)
- Visitors at home: Eric’s parents (12/2)
- 1st pee and poop in toilet (12/3)
- rolling from back to side
- tries to “pick” candy cane off his pants
Showing off his new Christmas outfit from Grandma – December 2, 2014
WEEK 16
We spent the weekend in Wenatchee and we skied both days. On December 5th, Todd possibly said the word “hi” to Eric. On December 7th, I noticed that Todd was touching his left foot (with his left hand) for the first time, while on the changing table.
Mission Ridge Ski Area – December 7, 2014
On December 8th, Todd was doing a lot of rolling from back-to-sidelying to attend to his toys. During tummy time, he was lifting his head to vertical and propping himself up with his forearms.
He started grabbing his left foot and toes regularly. It makes it much more difficult to fasten his diaper because he wants to keep his legs drawn up.
Todd plays with his foot – December 9, 2014
On December 9th, Todd had a major breakthrough!! He rolled fully from back-to-belly (toward the right) for the first time. I was too slow to catch it on video. After Eric got home, Todd graciously repeated the feat another 2 times, and it was funny watching him get hung up on a toy that I named “Mr Pippins.”
Right after rolling from back to belly for the first time – December 9, 2014
And get this– Not only did Todd roll from back-to-belly for the first time, but he also rolled from belly-to-back for the first time that same day (and Eric was home to see it!) I wonder how common that is?
On December 10th, Todd repeated his back-to-belly (toward the right) and belly-to-back rolling. It took Todd a lot of time and effort to achieve his belly-to-back rolls. One time, though, he did it quickly and by accident. He was on his belly, up on his forearms with his head vertical at the time. He must have turned his head and somehow that “flipped” him over. It happened super fast! He had a very surprised look on his face and I laughed!
After Eric got home from work on December 10th, Todd managed to roll from back-to-belly toward the left for the first time. From the 11th onward, Todd readily rolled from back-to-belly toward both sides. He did not repeat the belly-to-back rolling for another week, though.
Highlights:
- 1st pee in condo toilet (12/5)
- Possibly said “hi” (12/5)
- 1st time “sledding” (in car seat at Mission Ridge – 12/6)
- 1st poop in condo toilet (12/6)
- 1st time touching foot (12/7)
- 1st pee in public restroom toilet (12/7)
- 1st time rolling from back-to-belly, toward the right (12/9)
- 1st time rolling from belly-to-back, over the left shoulder (12/9)
- 1st time rolling from back-to-belly, toward the left (12/10)
- new sound, “gee”
- holds head up high and supports himself with forearms on tummy
- looking at his groin in the mirror without a diaper on
- sitting with assist from boppy pillow
WEEK 17
On December 13th, we took Todd to the Lynnwood Pool, for his 2nd pool experience. There, they have a session called, “Beach Swim.” We used the shallow pool/play area and family hot tub. Todd is very content in the water. He doesn’t seem to mind when we float him on his back with his head in the water. He loves to be zoomed around on his belly.
Swimming in Lynnwood – December 13, 2014
After the swim, we went to Babies R Us to buy a Graco Contour Potty Ring ($11.99). This allows Todd to face the “normal” way while sitting on the toilet, and it makes it easier for me to hold him there. At home, Todd demonstrated that he could “pee pee” and “poo poo” on the new seat.
Using the new toilet seat – December 14, 2014
On December 14th, we set our hot tub to 98 degrees and we enjoyed a family soak. It was the first of a ~twice weekly routine. Todd is a water baby!
1st time in our hot tub – December 14, 2014
On December 16th and 17th, Todd finally repeated his belly-to-back roll. (He hadn’t done it since the 10th.) It’s still a struggle for him. He can do it with or without a diaper on, but it’s easier without, since he can draw his knees way up underneath him.
Highlights:
- 2nd pool swim (Lynnwood, WA – 12/13)
- 1st time using new potty seat (12/13)
- Eric’s 6 week post-op date (Dr. Snip). He still has live “swimmers” (12/13)
- 1st time in our hot tub (12/14)
- Visitors at home: Eric’s parents (12/17)
- when sitting, uses arms more to prevent falling forward
- “couch standing” with supervision
- haven’t noticed him playing with his left foot anymore
- Eric plays the keyboard and sings to Todd
WEEK 18 (Partial Week)
On December 19th, we drove to our condo late in the evening (a 2.5 hour drive). Todd had a hard time settling for bed so he ended up sleeping in his car seat for 5 hours that (Friday) night.
I’m finding that I really miss not having my rocker/glider chair when we’re away from home. Even if Todd is super alert and physically “hyper” before bed at home, once I start rocking and feeding him in the chair, he turns to putty in my arms. Away from home, it’s not as easy to settle him without that chair.
Todd rolled from belly-to-back over his right shoulder for the first time on the morning of December 20th. (Before that, he could only roll belly-to-back over his left shoulder.)
We skied on the 20th and poor Todd didn’t nap for very long that day. Although he was clearly tired, he had another rough time getting to bed that (Saturday) night. He was eventually able to fall asleep on my bed, with me. I moved him to his Pack ‘n Play bed a couple hours later. I feel bad that our weekend ski routine seems to disrupt his smooth weekday sleep “schedule” at home.
As of now…
During weekdays at home, Todd typically gets a really long nap (~2.5 to 3 hours) in his swing every morning, and then a somewhat shorter nap (~1.5 to 2.5 hours) in his swing every afternoon. Alternatively, he may sleep for one of his naps in his car seat, when I take him in the car for shopping or outside in the stroller for a walk. He typically goes to bed very easily at home, at about 8:00-8:45 PM. He sleeps until about 4 or 5 AM.
Todd’s toilet use continues. He pees and poops every day while sitting with support on his potty seat on the toilet. Since December 3rd, only 3 small nuggets of poop didn’t make it into the toilet (on 12/7, 12/17, and 12/20). Eric and I typically try to sit him on the toilet upon waking from nighttime sleep, upon waking from naps, after eating (a few times), and other times when awake.
He’ll usually pee on the toilet about 5-9 times per day. The most he’s done in one day was 15 pees on the toilet (on 12/19). I keep track of dry diapers and I get excited when he has them! I still wash a large load of cloth diapers every other day, but the diapers I do wash are not saturated. Sometimes I can skip the pre-rinse cycle.
FOURTH MONTH WRAP-UP
Other things to remember about Todd’s fourth month:
- More spitting up
- Grasps and manipulates toys. Doesn’t drop them as much.
- Everything goes into his mouth. Lots of drool. Using bibs now.
- Still has an eczema rash on his head and bilateral limbs (elbows, knees)
- Makes “exclamation” sounds on changing table
- Prefers to play with toys in sitting rather than lying down
- Eric sings and plays music to Todd
- Getting close to being able to sit unsupported
- Still wears some 3-month size clothes, but fits best in the 6-month size
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