Sunday, 19 April 2009
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3 Months
Hey buddies! I can’t believe it...Evan is now 3 months old! The past 3 months have been a whirlwind of awe, laughter, tears, exhaustion and love.
3 months
3 Month Check-upOur pediatrician is awesome. He loves Evan and he actually listens to all of our questions and concerns. He’s even interested in Evan’s sleeping and wants to help with that too.
Weight: 15 lbs 2 oz (85th percentile)
Height: 24.5 inches (71st percentile)
Head circumference: 41.5 cm (58th percentile)
Milestones- Evan rolled over from tummy to back, yay!
- He has one good stretch of sleep at night. Yes, sleep is a milestone.
- He laughed out loud! Before he’d open his mouth really big and it looked like he was laughing but no sound would come out.
- He has almost full neck control...a lot less wobble wobble.
- He loves making eye contact with everyone, even Bella.
- He gets so happy when he sees me and Andy.
- He moved out...of our room. He outgrew the Pack & Play so he now sleeps in his crib. This is silly but I didn’t want to be apart from him so I considered moving the crib into our room!
- At around 12 weeks he started using a pacifier. This isn’t really a milestone but I can’t believe we survived without it for so long!
- His hand-eye coordination has gotten so much better. It was pretty much non-existent in the beginning. Now he’s able to grab things! Lately while I’m changing him he’ll be gnawing on one hand and the other hand will be grabbing the bottom of his onesie. So cute.
- He loves books. He’ll touch the pages with his hands and stare intently at the characters.
Bunnylicious First Easter
WinnerI’m a winner, hehe! I’ve won quite a few things this past year. I feel so lucky. Here are a few of the random things I’ve won...
(1) Baby Stuff - When I was on that show “The Doctors” I won a bunch of baby stuff like a video monitor set, pregnancy pillow, bathtub, blanket, bouncer and sleep positioner. I also won a back massager and a Eucerin gift set.
(2) My Brestfriend - I won a My Brestfriend breastfeeding pillow from Xanga’s Momaroo site.
(3) $100 gift certificate - I won a drawing at the Chelsea Premium Outlets and got a $100 gift certificate.
(4) Teething Bling - See below.
(5) Evan - I know I didn’t “win” him but then I just feel so lucky to have him that it’s like I won a prize, hehe. The day I had him was the luckiest day of my life.
Teething BlingEvan isn’t teething yet but he’s in the grabby phase where he’s always grabbing my hair and jewelry. I stopped wearing my favorite necklace because he kept grabbing it and the pendant left an impression on the side of his face, hehe. I found the perfect idea for a necklace. It’s called Teething Bling.
Teething Bling pendants and bangles are made from the same material as teething toys. The material is free from phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead, non-toxic and dishwasher-friendly! It even has a breakaway clasp as an added safety feature.
I found myself on the website one day and saw they were having a contest to choose a new color. I submitted my vote. I was surprised to get a thank you reply from someone. I’m generally very “respondy” when it comes to e-mails. I’m always inclined to respond to e-mails even when there’s no need for a response…even just to say “thank you” or “you’re welcome.” In the law firm setting I felt like I always had to suppress that inclination but with my friends I can be as respondy as I want. Anyways, so when I got this thank you e-mail I wrote back to say “thanks for the thanks” and that I love their products and would share with my friends even if I didn’t win. Amy from the company wrote back to say they’d be happy to send me some of the products to try it out! Wow. All just because I was respondy!
I wanted to share my good fortune with you. If you’re interested let me know and I’ll randomly choose someone to send a necklace and bracelet set to.
I wish I had a ton to give out but I don’t. Good news is that you can still get a great deal. Just type in the code S-SKIPPEE at checkout and you’ll get 25% off your entire purchase. No restrictions. Yay!
Travel Tips?After our Vegas trip I was officially bitten by the travel bug. While I’d love to go to Antarctica and New Zealand…that dream will have to wait. We considered Korea but I couldn’t get my act together in time to get Evan’s passport ready. That limited us to the U.S. We’re going to MAUI! Last minute trips are exciting and spontaneous but they leave me feeling so unprepared and stressed leading up to them. Please help!
Any tips for traveling with a 3-1/2 month old? Any suggestions on what to do while we’re in Maui? Anything will help...even if just to say we’ll be okay, hehe. Thanks!!
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Comments (69)
Awww, Adorable as always. Getting bigger! Awwww <3
lucky!! :) I say make a check list so you don't forget anything. Don't forget your camera lol. Are you sure he's ready to travel so young? He's is really big now and so adorable :] I love the bunny pictures haha it's so cute with bella ;)
OMG~ hes getting so much bigger and just even more adorable by the DAY. I love the progresssion pics next to the bear! He is too cute! I have to say, DONT WORRY about the plane ride of the trip. We took C to Oahu and the she pretty much passed out the entire flight, and she was even older than E is right now. The younger they are the easier it is, so you are gonna be fine! I can't wait for you next updates about the trip! Hope you have a blast!!!
wow he reads already??? can't wait to see him again next weekend!!! =)
awwww, he's so plump and cute! he reminds me a lot of jacob at that age...enjoy the chubbiness while it lasts...jacob has started to thin out and it saddens me...aigo! the #1 prize pic is priceless!
awww~ he looks so cute! he looks like he grew even more from the last time i saw him. as for travel, make sure to take a stroller that's easy to fold up. that's all i could think of. ahha.
you take the best pictures of evan!!! and congrats on the milestones!! Evan is growing up so well..thanks to his loving parents! I hope you have a wonderful time in maui...i really think you guys will be fine! So sad I won't be able to meet up with you and the rest of the mommies.....but we'll definitely have to meet up when I'm on summer vacay!
Evan is going to have so many wonderful photos to look back on - they are all so great! Those easter pictures are too precious for words. He is such a cutie patootie. Truth. Yay for Evan liking books - that's a good sign, ma'am :)
you take the best pictures!
Wow he's grown quite considerably... in the first pic, you're holding him up against the teddy bear but in the 2nd he can sit next to the bear all by himself... When I see pictures like that of Jonah, it makes me sad, like he's growing up too fast and isn't going to need me soon :(
I loooove the lounging & reading pictures too! Good luck on your trip to Maui, we're headed there in July, when Jonah will be 7.5mos old. I'm scared thinking about what all I'll need to bring!
happy 3 months.. what a difference from 3 weeks to 3 months.. he is such a cutie pie...he is the best prize in fact he is priceless....
ooohh... i would love to get my hands on the teething bling... Wyatt always grab my pendents and puts it in his mouth...
I love the Easter pictures!! So so cute~!
Wow! Evan's soooo cute! He's growing up so fast! Maui is so beautiful! You'll love it there.
he is getting so big! i love the easter pictures - the bunny hat and ears are adorableeee!!
I haven't flew with either Ariana nor Wyatt yet, so can't really help with that. But I hear that some people nurse their infants or give them a bottle or paci so what that the ear is not plugged up.
Website: http://www.jetwithkids.com/
Recently there was a radio program on NPR, Rick Steve's weekly travel radio program where a woman came on to talk about traveling with kids. I think there might be some good tips for you there for safety requirements, things you should know, etc... Hope it is useful.
awwww, Evan has grown so much even from the last time i saw him here~ he is such a cutie....i love the pictures that you took of him...especially the one he is reading the book...he really looks like he is enjoying himself~ hehe....
what a smart idea of wearing a teething pendant!? thanks for the info...i will check back in a few months! keke.
on another note, dave and i were in maui a few months ago, and we lovedddd it! it is an awesome place to take your little one. During the time we were debating between two hotels, four seasons or the grand wailea. Both are amazing! four seasons...its four seasons....you can never go wrong with their services and food...etc definitely more couples and older crowd, the grand wailea it is a lot more family oriented. You will see little kids/babies left and right. we ended up staying at the grand. The restaurant at the grand is not the BEST, but it's okay...we dined most of the time at the resort just because if you don't have a car there is no way you can get around. If you want to do a whole maui excursion i highly recommend you to rent a car. Also, next to the resort there is a walking distance shopping center where you can just stroll and walk around. btw, taxes is lower there and for some reason they sell LV for few hundred $ cheaper at the LV store. don't know why, but it is cheaper there. just fyi....
let me know if you want more info....just email~
exciting!! you guys will have so much fun!!
happy 3 mths! his baek-il is just around the corner and soon he'll be bigger than his teddy buddy! love the easter pics. soooooo lucky that you're going to maui! i agree with sooae... it's a breeze at this age. i've traveled with mia at 4 mths and it was too easy since she slept for most of the duration. have fun~
I love all the pictures! Evan really is such a sweetie and I love his fat lil tummy. =) That teething necklace is so cool too. I was just wearing a necklace today and C kept trying to play with it. I'm so jealous you're going to Maui! I've never been to Hawaii so I'll just have to drool over pics when you get back. Have a fun and safe trip!
your pics of cutie pie evan are so artistic! i enjoy viewing all of them...and even your dog! :) that teething necklace..what a great idea! kelsey actually yanked off my necklace and broke the clasp when she was a few months old. :( evan's 15 lbs?? wow-e! he's a super eater! the only thing i can think of when traveling is taking a compact stroller. we always take our maclaren when we go to hawaii. i love maui (over oahu), but we've been taking k to oahu eversine she's been born. we'll be going in june, when will you guys be going? :)
awww, the bunny pics are so cute! enjoy your trip to Maui and remember your camera and LOTS of sunblock for you guys and Evan!
Although for Evan you should only apply it lightly since he is under 6 months. When my daughter was 2 months I made a mistake of taking her to the beach without sunblock and she managed to get lightly sunburned even though I did my best to keep her in the shade (her previous doc told me it wasn't necessary until 6 + months)
California baby makes a sunblock stick meant for babies or if you prefer something with higher spf there is a new neutrogena baby stick with spf 60 which i LOVE because it has no scent and is not sticky at all. Also just dab it on, (not smear/slather it on) exposed skin (hands, face, legs, etc) and re-apply every 2 or 3 hours. Since you have such a great relationship with your doc, make sure you get his opinion too because different docs will tell you different things, but here is an article from babycenter about sunscreen and babies:sunscreen safe for babies?
Have fun in Maui!
love the pic with evan and bunny!
i've traveled a lot with both my girls and i think it's easier when they are younger. i think the best advice i could give is to be prepared, plan everything ahead of time and pack everything you think you will need so that there are no surprises. it's also easier if you try to stick to evan's normal schedule (like feeding and naps) so that he doesn't get cranky with his schedule thrown off balance. a carrier is 'a must' for me on trips, especially on the plane ride in case baby gets fussy. maui sounds so heavenly... have a GREAT time!
maui!! ~ omg, how exciting!!!!!!!!! when are u guys going? travelling with evan at 31/2 months wont be too bad. nathan was only 1 mth older than evan when i took him to aust. i posted a bunch of travel tips a while back so i'll fwd to you.
evan has grown SO DANG BIG btw ~ there's such a big difference between his 3 week and 3 month pics. i love how his growth is captured in the progression pics. i also love the easter pics! especially the ones with bella. she looks like she's having thoughts as she looks out into the ocean. haha
yknow, i couldnt think of a better person to won so many gifts. u totally deserve it because you're so thoughtful and giving to other people u shouly buy a lottery ticket and try your luck with that too =)
p.s can the teething necklace be used for babies that actually have teeth? if so, it would be so perfect for nathan! these days, he's into ripping out my hair, chomping on my knee caps and chomping on his crib rails. the paint has all chipped away where he's bitten into the wood. so crazy ~ i never expected for him to do that!!!!!