Apparently my newborn is no longer a newborn. Today, at 6 weeks old, we upgraded Weston from Newborn to Size 1 diapers. I know there's not THAT much size difference between the two, but to me the Size 1's look H-U-G-E, too huge to fit my little newborn, but alas, they are not. Sniff sniff.
It is SO true that they grow and change so fast. I can't believe he is 6 weeks today! The other day I asked Brett why baby fingernails grow so quick. His quick and all too simple answer: "Because their whole bodies grow so quick." Duh!!
Weston's "stats" from his last apt. at 5 weeks:
Height: 22 1/2 in. (80th %ile)
Weight: 10 lbs. 0 oz. (50th %ile)
Head Cir.: 14 1/4 in. (30th %ile)
Weston's pediatrician was VERY happy with his rapid weight gain because at his last appointment only a few weeks before this one, he was measuring 80th %ile for height, but only 15th %ile for weight! LONG and LEAN! He's definitely figured out how to eat since then and is now putting on weight like a champ, jumping up 35%ile in a matter of a few weeks! This could partially due to the fact that he's also developed some colicky gas issues in the last few weeks, and feeding him more often keeps him happier. As a result, he's recently developed his first thigh creases and some chubby cheeks that chipmunks would be envious of. :)
A few things Weston likes:
bath time, his swing/bouncer, his Mylicon drops (thankfully!), being swaddled, his car seat, sucking his thumb (we will quickly be putting an end to this), and cuddling
A few things Weston does NOT like:
tummy time, cold hands, having his clothes changed, being set down or ignored, his sling, and church
He is adorable! I can't believe he is 6 weeks old. Time flies!
ReplyDeleteThat smerk on his face totally looks like you! :) Colicky is NO fun. I remember that with Ryleigh like it was yesterday. Wait it was, seven years later and she still has it! Or, maybe it is PMS.:)J/K kinda...:) He is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little face! Gassy babies are no fun... Glad his appointment went well. Keep up the good growing!
ReplyDeleteThey do grow up fast, we just took Charlie today for her 18 month check up wow! He is still beautiful, give him a hug for us!
ReplyDeletehe is so adorable and i think he looks like you, rachel! seriously, time flies. 6 weeks?!
ReplyDeleteand good luck with putting an end to the thumb sucking... i said the exact same thing with sophie, but she was determined to be a thumb sucker despite all my efforts i guess. so good luck. (but it is nice that she can soothe herself. :])