One month later...

WOW! I can't believe how fast this past month has flown. Jackson is growing like a weed! He saw his doctor yesterday for a wellness check-up, and he now weighs 12 lbs. 2 oz. and is 23.2 inches long. He's full of so much personality! I think we're spoiling him by holding him so much, but we can't help it. We're still in that "honeymoon phase." I look at him and still can't believe he's mine!

I've been pumping breastmilk for the past 5 weeks, and supplementing with formula (we just switched to a sensitive formula because he's been so gassy and fussy at times). He now eats 3 oz. breastmilk and 1 oz. formula about every 2.5 to 3 hours. I pump about 4-5 times a day, which is really no fun, but at least I feel he's getting what he needs. Plus, it gives Paul the chance to be a part of feeding him, and it allows me to get sleep when Paul's home. We sleep in shifts--Paul goes to bed later (around midnight) while I go to bed early and am up for the middle-of-the-night feedings. It works out pretty well, provided I can get in a nap at some point!

Jackson has smiled at us and I think he's even laughed a couple times. Not a belly laugh, but a slight giggle. He loves to look at lights and ceiling fans. So far, he's fine with anyone holding him, which works out well since everyone wants a piece of him! He's getting used to baths and doesn't seem to mind them anymore. He's been on several car trips, the first being Christmas eve to see the Baumann's (only an hour away, but still quite a trip!). On his one month birthday, we made the trip to Springfield for my grandma's funeral. We stopped once on the way down and didn't have to stop on the way back, so he does really well in the car!

Jackson will be baptized on January 17th. We had to rush the process because of the 100+ year old dress he'll be wearing (at least we hope he'll wear it!). The dress is fragile and quite small, so there's a small window in which a baby can wear it. It's been worn by most babies in the family for generations, and I'd like to continue that tradition!

There are cute pictures of Jackson on my photo website, so check 'em out! Enjoy!