Gunner Blake- 1 month old

I plan on trying to record Gunner's monthly "stats" until he's at least a year old. I want to do this for Gunner. It will be something he (or we) can look back at any time. So these posts will be for Gunner! And of course for everyone to see how big he's getting and how much he's progressing.

Gunner baby, you were ONE month old on Friday!!! 

I just can't believe how fast this first month has flown by.... Time flies with one baby but when you add a 2nd one to the family, it seems to fly by even faster. Your mama is a little bit sad about her babies growing up so fast. I also only have 2 weeks left of being off with my 2 sweet boys and I'm MORE than a little sad about that. Sometimes I think I'd do almost anything to be able to stay at home with you and your big brother. Hopefully one day within the next few years I'll be able to do that or atleast work part time so I can be home with the both of you more.

We have really enjoyed our first month with your sweet baby face.

Here are a few things you're up to these days...



• The last time we weighed you, you were 8 and a 1/2 pounds. That was last Tuesday.
• You are already wearing a size 1 diaper. You have been since you were 3 and a half weeks old.
• You are still wearing some newborn clothes but you are also wearing some 0-3 & 3 months as well.
• You ARE not sleeping through the night. Haha.
• You are eating 3.5 ounces every 3-4 hours. I like you to go 4 but a lot of times you tell me otherwise. :)
• We have just changed your formula to SIMILAC Alimentum. You were having some problems with gas and it was hurting your tummy too much to keep you on the formula you were taking. This is the MOST expensive formula I've seen on the shelf. ($30 a can) I'm actually waiting on your Dr. to call back right now to see if he'll right you a prescription for it so insurance will cover it. Mommy and Daddy both are keeping our fingers crossed.
• You are a big piggy!!! Most of the time if you're awake, you think you're hungry.
• You are starting to be awake more frequently. Our biggest issue is that you like to be awake for 30 minutes to an hour after every feeding. This wouldn't be a problem... if you didn't do this at night time too. I have a feeling Mommy is going to be one tired mommy when she goes back to work in 2 weeks.
• You are starting to smile a tad bit... I caught a smidge of that while I was taking your 1 month pictures

• You have had a few bumps caused by big brother... not intentionally. Big brother loves you VERY much. He constantly loves on you all throughout the day and tries to take care of you. His favorite things to do is hold you and give you your paci. I have no doubt he'll be the best big brother ever.
• You have a few nick names so far. Papa calls you "G-Baby" and I like to call you Gunner-Bunner. :)
• You still don't have a set routine but I'm sure this is normal for a one month old. Hopefully we all have a set routine by the time you are 2 months old.
• You don't like the paci very much. Not near as much as your big brother did/does. Maybe we'll be able to break you from it sooner :)

We are majorly blessed!!!! You are an excellent baby and we love you more and more every day!!!! Happy one month sweet boy.

Love,

Mommy, Daddy & Big Brother Tuff