Operation Tough Love

So we started Operation Tough Love two nights ago.

Night #1:

• Carter woke up at 11:00pm....Mom fed him.
• Carter woke up at 1:30am......Mom fed him again.
• Carter woke up at 4:30am.....Mom did NOT feed him.
• Carter cried for a hour and a half..... Mom cried for 30 minutes.
• Dad got no sleep.

Night #2:

• Carter woke up at 3:00am.....Mom fed him. Dad changed the wet crib sheets. (Apparently the new size diapers don't fit yet.)
• After changing Carter's wet jammys Mom pleaded with Carter to eat more before going back to sleep. She knows this will be the only feeding until morning.
• 3:30am-6:50am Carter cried some but not has much or as hard as the night before. Mom woke up several times, but didn't cry. Dad didn't wake up again.

The goal tonight is for Carter to fall asleep and stay asleep after his one feeding. Let's hope it works. Wish us luck.

4 Month Stats

Carter had a great dr. appointment today. The doctor and all the nurses were pleased to see what a "big" baby he has become. We've been given the all clear to start solid foods. We'll probably start in a couple of weeks when he shows more interest. Also, Mom was encouraged to be a little "tougher" at night. Yes, that means let Carter cry it out if he wakes up more then once. Currently Carter gets up 2 or 3 times during the night. This will be interesting. Dad may have to block the bedroom door. After watching him cry during his shots today Mom may not have the heart to start "operation tough love" tonight.

Now for the fun part - Carter's 4 month's stats:

Weight: 17 lbs. 12 oz. (89%)

Height: 25.75 inches (71%)

Head: 17 inches (68%)

My trip to Michigan

Mom and Dad took me to Michigan this weekend. It was my first long road trip (5 hours!). I was a pretty good traveler. I spent most of the car ride sleeping and playing with Nana (Grandma Fearrin) in the backseat.

Mom and Dad went to Evan and Katie Huizenga wedding on Friday night. Congratulations to the beautiful couple! While they were at the reception I got to spend quality time with my great-aunts, great-uncles, my mom's cousins and of course Nana. So many new faces!

Saturday I spent a lot of time with my family. I loved all the aunts fussing over me. They are so sweet! They even took me to a neighborhood party/picnic. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed listening to the DJ and chillin' outside with everyone.

4 months = new toy

For months Dad has been waiting for Carter to be old enough to play in the bouncer. Actually Kyle assembled this toy with over 2 months left in the pregnancy. To his delight the day finally came when Carter could test it out. Although he could barely touch the floor or reach the toys, he really enjoyed it. I have a feeling this toy might be a favorite over the next couple of months.

Nana's Photos

Nana (Grandma Fearrin) took some really cute pics of Carter. We just couldn't resist posting them.

Buddies

Carter hung out with his buddy, Nate Bolles, today while the moms (and James Kelker) hung out in the pool.

Gotta love summer afternoons!

New Pics

What Can Carter Do?

Carter is now 3 1/2 months and he is surprising us with new things almost every day! Here are just a couple examples of his new activities.

• He loves to blow bubbles (which results in a lot of drool) - Sorry no pic.

• He is talking more and more (i.e. cooing and babbling, no real words of course). Carter is a little camera shy so as soon as I trun the video on he doesn't talk as much as usual. This is the best I could get.....
  
  

• He can grab and hold his toys. FYI, the video is a little long. I was hoping he would do more but our cat walked in and he lost all interest in what he was doing.