Well, today is the day. The big 6 month old birthday. I can honestly say that it has been a real joy. Granted, the first couple of months, during all of the colic, were some of the roughest months of our lives. Ever since Colby got tubes in his ears, he has been a little bundle of joy. He is always smiling, laughing, talking and putting everything in his mouth. Last night, we played peek-a-boo and Colby loved it. Every time I would pop out, he would let out the loudest belly laugh. I considered it a milestone. Margaret and I just laughed and enjoyed the moment.
So, how is he doing now? He is on a fairly good schedule. He gets out of the bed about 8AM and eats his breakfast which usually consists of 6 oz of formula and a stage 2 fruit. He plays for a while and usually takes a mid morning power nap. (30 minutes if Margaret is lucky) He eats again at 12 (7-8 oz of formula). If he gets a little hungry between 8AM and 12PM, we usually give him some Pringles and cheese dip. Just kidding. He usually gets a juice mixture of 1/2 apple juice, 1/2 water. He plays a while then takes a decent nap from 2-3 or 4PM. Next is dinner. Usually 6 oz again and a stage 2 vegetable. (sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, green beans...........no peas). He plays again and then takes another 30 minute power nap between 6:30 and 7 ish. Then at 8PM, time for a bath, 8 more oz, then off to bed. By the time he finishes his bottle, his eyes are usually struggling to stay awake. If all goes well, he sleeps from 8:30 PM to 6 ish. He will wake up for a few minutes around 6, Marg gives him his pacifier, and he goes back to sleep until about 7 or 8AM.
Sure beats the "feeding every 3 to 4 hours, 24 hours a day".
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The 6 month mark sure is a special milestone isn't it!!! Cole turned 6 months a week ago and from reading your post he and Colby have a VERY similar routine! Cole eats the exact same amount of formula and baby food as Colby, just at different times. Oh and we aim to get him in bed by 9:00pm and he usually wakes at 8:30am :) Glad to see Colby is doing so well!!!! He surely is a cutie!!
I totally didn't flinch about the cheese dip and Pringles. Pringles dissolve quickly and taste great! Maybe wait until that eighth month though. He'll be devouring goldfish by then!
Happy 6 month Birthday, Colby! Growing up so fast!!! Lookin' so fine! We miss seeing you. The girls love reading about you... they say, "AHHHHH, he soooo sweet, lil Colby. We wanna see him." And we do. They get sad, too... b/c we are so far away. We love you, lil man. Happy Birthday!
Christy, Jim, Abby and Emma
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