Wow this month has flown by! December seemed to magically disappear and January came out of nowhere. Christmas was so fun this year. I loved that we had Porter with us to celebrate. It's way more fun having Christmas with a little person who has never before experienced all the lights and sounds of Christmas (I mean it's already fun to begin with, but when those little eyes light up it's magic!). I've started to go out more with Porter which is nice for me since it means I'm not house bound.
He has however decided that he HATES bottles. So that's a little frustrating since it means I can only leave for about 2 hours at a time. It made things difficult this month as I was the maid of honour at my best friends wedding and Matt had to drive around to wherever I was to make sure he was fed. Difficult but he did so well anyway. He has been practicing with a sippy cup though and he kind of likes it. He's also come to have a fascination with water bottles! I've been able to give him a little bit of milk through a water bottle. If only he could actually drink fully out of one then we would be set!
This month he tried out a jolly jumper for the first time and really liked it. I've gotta get one of those for our house! It seems that the months just blend together. I can't believe he's 5 months already! Lucky for me pictures that I take help me to remember the time I have with my little one. One more thing this month was that we bought an amber teething necklace (we've heard good things from our friends). I didn't have much belief in them since every article I read said there was no science behind it and that they were more of a risk than a help, but I am converted. He's soooooooo much better with this necklace. His teeth used to bug him a ton but we noticed a big difference after having the necklace on him (we put it on his ankle for naps and bedtime). I'm converted. It's a huge help and I don't feel like I'm drugging my baby since we only have to give him Motrin when he's horrible and the necklace and lavender oill isn't working.
Porter Maxwell Whiteley
He has however decided that he HATES bottles. So that's a little frustrating since it means I can only leave for about 2 hours at a time. It made things difficult this month as I was the maid of honour at my best friends wedding and Matt had to drive around to wherever I was to make sure he was fed. Difficult but he did so well anyway. He has been practicing with a sippy cup though and he kind of likes it. He's also come to have a fascination with water bottles! I've been able to give him a little bit of milk through a water bottle. If only he could actually drink fully out of one then we would be set!
This month he tried out a jolly jumper for the first time and really liked it. I've gotta get one of those for our house! It seems that the months just blend together. I can't believe he's 5 months already! Lucky for me pictures that I take help me to remember the time I have with my little one. One more thing this month was that we bought an amber teething necklace (we've heard good things from our friends). I didn't have much belief in them since every article I read said there was no science behind it and that they were more of a risk than a help, but I am converted. He's soooooooo much better with this necklace. His teeth used to bug him a ton but we noticed a big difference after having the necklace on him (we put it on his ankle for naps and bedtime). I'm converted. It's a huge help and I don't feel like I'm drugging my baby since we only have to give him Motrin when he's horrible and the necklace and lavender oill isn't working.
Porter Maxwell Whiteley
Age: 5 months
Weight: Approx 17 lbs
Height: Don't know, no Dr. appt this month!
Wearing: 6-9 month old clothing, his pants are still 3-6 month size. He's getting so big!
New developments: He's still been trying to roll lots but not front to back rolls yet! He's able to hold things really well now and he loves to grab water bottles, plates and anything he can. He's growing so much. He's really become such a big boy! He's been teething a lot lately but still doesn't have any teeth. He's been sitting in his Bumbo a bunch and is still a little floppy in it but he's getting better! He's also decided that he likes to look at the pictures on his wall while I change his diaper, it makes things a little difficult but it's super cute. He tilts his head all the way back when you are holding him just to check out who has him, also super cute!
Favorite things: His penguin squeaky toy. There was a day that me holding his squeaky toy and moving it around his head was the only way that he would be quiet. It was kind of a life saver. He loves his monkey still and has decided that any music toy is awesome. He's liking his swing more and more, which is awesome because it gives me a little bit of time with hands free.
Favorite clothes: His blue checked dress shirt. It's adorable on him!
Now for some pictures!
Just reading my book.
:)
That's a mischevious look...
About to cry over the loss of a water bottle..
It's all better now!
The bedtime routine of Daddy reading a story.
I love these 2!
Porter and Tucker!
They are soooo excited!
Thanks Auntie Emma! I love this onesie..
Just chill in, ready to brave the cold.
Baby eczema :(
Sippy cup practice
And Happy New Year!
Such a big boy! I love this diaper cover..
It was a struggle to keep the monkey next to him. It was also a struggle to get him not to roll!
