Miles is 1 month old!!

I'm 1 month old!

1 month stats:

Weight: 9 pounds, 12 ounces!! (gained TWO pounds since birth!)
Height: 21 inches
Eating: Exclusively breastfeeding every 2 hours (sometimes more...)
Clothes: Newborn and 0-3 month.
Diaper: Newborn

Dear Miles,

How can it be that one month has zoomed on by? For the past 6 years, I have felt like a piece of me was missing a bit. And then, like a lightening bolt, you entered our lives and my heart feels complete. You are what I was missing.

You are a dream. So many people told me that the 3rd baby is the easiest - so far you're living up to that. You go with the flow. You've been to restaurants, soccer games, birthday parties, friend's houses... you just go with us and gracefully. 

The second week home, I decided to work in the office - I know it felt crazy because I should have been home resting but we felt great and we were OFF.

You are an amazing nurser - don't tell your brother or sister, but you are my best little eater. You took to breastfeeding and together, we were off. AND now you've gained 2 pounds which makes me so happy. 

You get the hiccups multiple times a day. You are iffy on the carseat / car. You cry almost every time you get strapped in the seat but once we start driving, you're pretty good. If there is traffic or a red light, the crying usually starts again. Luckily, your sister & brother (who fight and take turns to sit next to you in the minivan) help!

You seem to really like the pacifier. It helps soothe you. 

Your grandma left yesterday after spending the past month with us - she was an invaluable help. Every morning, around 530 AM, I'd text her and she'd come get you and hang out downstairs so I could snooze a bit without you on my chest. I know you won't remember but I have a feeling she will always remember those mornings!

You are still sleeping a ton during the day, though we see more and more of you being awake too! Now that we discovered how much you like the K'Tan baby carrier, I have a feeling you'll be in there often. 

At night, you sleep on my chest. You hated the bassinet and I'm not ready for the crib yet. I dont know how much sleep I'm getting but I sure do love our snuggles. 

It took a while for your umbilical cord to fall off but now you've had a couple of baths and you seem to really like it!! It's so much fun and your hair gets so fluffy after. 

I can't believe how much you are loved. Dada, Layla & Benny....your 10 cousins...your aunts & uncles.. your Mom-Mom & Pop-Pop, Grandma & Grandpa...and countless others couldn't wait for your arrival. You are so very good, my sweet boy. 

Love always,
Your Mama