2 Months Old

Alden is 2 months old. Can you believe it? Time flies!!!
Here are some updates on our little man! He is growing and changing so quickly!

GROWTH: Alden is a little over 12 pounds and is 22 1/2 inches long. He has little rolls on his arms and legs and has the cute double chin. His cheeks have filled out and he is growing growing growing!

SKILLS: He is now able to lift his head up when he is laying flat on his stomach. He holds it up for about 10 seconds and then goes back down. He isn't a fan of being on his stomach, so we don't do that too often. He is reaching for toys and if you place a rattle or toy ring in his hand he will hold on to it. Once it's in his hand it goes straight into his mouth. His arms and legs are constantly moving and kicking.

BABY ITEMS: Alden is loving his swing. This is where he takes his naps during the day. He loves waking up and being able to look around. He loves his Baby Einstein play mat with all the colors, toys, and lights. He still doesn't like the bouncer. He will sit in it for a few minutes if I'm cooking dinner but he prefers the swing. We are still using the bassinet for nights and changing diapers. I also use it when I take my shower. I wheel him into the bathroom with me and he hangs out while I shower.

SLEEP: He is doing amazing with his sleep habits. He will go down around 9:30-10 PM and will get up one or two times a night. Once at midnight (Only sometimes) and around 3:30 AM for a feeding. He sleeps until about 8:30- 9 AM. He is taking less naps each day. He naps from about 11:30 AM until 1 PM and then will take a short nap around 5-6. He is still in our room in a bassinet. This weekend, we are going to put him in his room to sleep.

CLOTHING: Alden is wearing 0-3 month clothes. He has grown out of all of his newborn clothing and some of his 0-3 month.

DIAPERS: He is in size 1 diapers. We were using Huggies diapers, which I prefer, but we haven't bought a package of diapers yet because we are still using the ones that are gifts. So, he is currently in Luvs and after those are gone, it will be Parents Choice. Then, I will go back to Huggies.


FEEDINGS: Alden is on formula completely. We had him on Gentle Formula for gassiness to find out that he actually needed to be put on soy formula. I was on soy when I was a baby also. He is eating 3-4 ounces at a feeding and eats every 3-4 hours.

ACTIVITIES: Alden has been many places this month. He had his first shopping trip to Boise this month. He has also been to church every week where he gets passed around everywhere. He has been to lots of restaurants. He went to his first birthday party for his cousin Emma. He had his first sleepover at Grams and Papas. He has also been going to my dance classes every week! He is one busy, social little guy!

MOMMY UPDATE: I have been doing good since he was born. I am down to 136 pounds. Which is almost 30 pounds in 8 weeks. Of course, my stomach still isn't back to normal. I am able to exercise regularly again and I did a cartwheel and handstand while teaching tumbling. I have been getting more sleep now that he is sleeping more. Things are going good!


Here are some updated pictures:


Here is Alden in his favorite swing the other day. He loves it!! He is always so relaxed in it and will be there for hours.




Here he is after his bath. He LOVES his baths!!! He's going to be a little water bug!




Hannah and Alden before Hannah's dance class. She loves holding him!!! After this picture was taken, she started bouncing him on her knee. It was the cutest thing. She's a little mommy!