2 Months

 

Our little Cooper Steven turned 2 months old on December 11, 2013. 

I'm having fun documenting the months by taking pictures this way.  With him being our third baby, I find I'm really struggling to write down his milestones, so by making these chalkboards and snapping a picture, it's an easy reference for me to keep track of what he's doing at each month. 


The biggest change that took place by the time Cooper hit the 2 month mark was that he really began moving his arms and legs a lot.  He started swatting at his toys a bit when lying on his play mat, and his legs are constantly on the move, too.  The smiles continued to be more and more frequent, and he began cooing as well.  All of this of course only took place when he was awake, which didn't seem like it was very often.  He has been one sleepy baby!  It's sure made it easier on me transitioning to be a mom of three, but at his pediatrician appointment I even asked if I should be worried about him possibly sleeping TOO much??  Basically I was told to just count my blessings and enjoy it while it lasts.  No problem! 

Cooper had his two month appointment two days after.  This was his first appointment with shots.  Mat's always been able to go with me to all the kid's appointments, but now that we have three, toting them all to the doctor's office just isn't feasible, so I went solo this time. 

My sweet little guy was a trooper just hanging out waiting for the doctor.  He was cooing and kicking away, and then fell asleep before the doctor came in.  The doc kept commenting on how laid back of a baby he was.  He finally cried a bit when he stuck the tongue depressor in his mouth.  He received a clean bill of health!  He cried his little lungs out when he got his shots, but luckily he stopped quickly as soon as I was able to pick him up and cuddle him. 

Cooper's 2 month stats were 13lbs. 8oz (88%), 22.5in. (24%), and a head circumference of 40.5cm(64%).  He's right on track to be a little chunker like his siblings were.  :) 

Back home and all worn out!  Shots really wear a little guy out...

 

 

All those bandaids on the chubby little thighs always breaks my heart a bit. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful for immunizations, but I just hate seeing my tiny babies get them!

 

Like all my kiddos, and I think most babies in general, Cooper is not a fan of tummy time.  After his appointment though, it served as a reminder to me that I need to at least be trying it with him each day.  So, I propped him on the boppy and then sat next to him as I was drying my hair.  He was very curiously watching me for a few moments, and then I noticed that he was just  really still and not moving.  Not kidding, only about three minutes later this is what he looked like...

Out cold and even snoring!  Ha! 

 



 

Cooper recently discovered the wonderful world of ceiling fans, and this is the face he likes to make when he realizes the glorious apparatus spinning above him!  MJ was also fascinated with ceiling fans.  So cute!!

 

 

Cooper continues to be a pretty easy baby.  He is a cuddler and loves to be held.  He's beginning to like being down on the floor playing on his mat more and more or hanging out in his rock and play just chilling out.  He likes a pacifier when he's tired.  He loves when his siblings give him attention and responds really well to MJ's voice and affection. He's eating on average every 3 hours during the day.  His nighttime sleep is still rather inconsistent.  He goes down pretty easily at night around 8/8:30, but wakes once or twice to eat and there's not a whole lot of consistency as to when. 

 

He even had his first road trip recently!  More to come...

 

 

Missouri or bust!