Month 2

In the second month, we were still exhausted but really started to see our little guy's personality. He gave us his first real grin (not from gas) on Nov 3. I was such a proud mom and quite possibly sent a picture to everyone I know. That first grin made all of the sleepless nights worth it!!

Also in the second month Andrew was diagnosed with acid reflux. He had been very fussy during his feedings and would scream during and for 30 minutes after each feeding. It sounded like you were cutting off his leg, and it was horrible for us to try to comfort him when he was in so much pain. After a few conversations with the doctor, we decided to try Zantac and he was a different baby within 48 hours. He didn't cry when he ate, it was amazing!
We were really enjoying cuddling with our little guy and watching him grow into a little boy. He was starting to become a lot more alert. He was able to focus on us and would track us when we would walk by him if he was in his bouncer or swing. He also started batting at his toys on his playmat, and we were convinced he was the smartest 2 month old!!
During the second month we started to develop a bedtime routine and since he was often falling asleep during the 8pm feeding and would not wake up for the 10:30, we decided to put him to bed after the 8pm feeding and see what happened. He started to stretch out his sleep for 6 or so hours at night, which to us seemed like a full night of rest. He would wake up around 3 then got back down until 7 or so. It was wonderful to get some rest!!