Brayden had his 6 month check up today and he is still doing really well! He is a big boy (still).
Height- 29 inches (off the charts!- the average 6 month old is 26.5 inches.)
Weight- 19.9 lbs (87%-average 6 month old is 17.5 lbs)
Head Circumference- 18 inches (94%)
We got the go ahead to start 3 food meals per day. Brayden also has almost caught up on his shots. He just has Polio left next month and we will be all caught up. The doctor also confirmed his extra sensitive skin. He drooled on his belly while we were waiting and he developed a small belly rash. His own drool irritates his skin- poor kid!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Happy 1/2 Birthday!!!
Brayden turned 6 months old today! What a big boy he has become. I don't have his doctor's appointment until next Monday so I am not positive of his stats. According to our home scale and measuring tape, we think Brayden is about 20 lbs and 29 inches (give or take a smidge). He is a sturdy boy. He started rolling over last weekend and is now a rolling machine. We have trouble holding him still sometimes (foreshadowing what's to come I'm sure!) Today he started sitting up unassisted for a few minutes. He is still quite wobbly but managed to do it for a while.
On Brayden's 3 month birthday I made a list of my top 10 favorite things about him. Now that he is twice that age, I am making a new list. So as of 6 months, these are my favorite things about my adorable son!!!
1. Giggling- It is so much easier to make Brayden giggle these days. The highlight of my day is getting some giggles out of that cute little face.
2. Smiles- Brayden is smiling all the time now. My favorite smiles come when I haven't seen him in a while and he sees me walk in the room. I get these when I come home from work and when I lean over his crib when he wakes up. It is amazing how a smile can make you feel so loved.
3. Feedings- Brayden is a pro at his solid feedings now. He LOVES his food. I really enjoy feeding him solid food, in fact, for a while at the beginning, I scheduled his feedings so that I could do all of them.
4. Sleeping- I love when Brayden sleeps in my arms. This doesn't happen very often anymore now that we have him successfully on a sleep schedule (in his crib). Sometimes while rocking him to sleep I hold him and remember what it was like when he would sleep all morning in my arms or on my chest.
5. Rolling- Brayden is much more mobile now. I love how excited he gets when he rolls over. He worked really hard to learn to do it and finally figured it out. He is such a character.
6. Mornings- He is still a morning person just like dad. I am still learning to be nice in the morning. ;-) Now that we have had some nice weather, we spend our warmer mornings outside playing with toys and watching the garbage truck, mailman and school bus.
7. Reading- I am so glad that Brayden enjoys being read to. I am teaching him how to turn the pages and I am hoping he will be able to soon. We read books when he wakes up and he sits and listens for 10-15 minutes. I really hope his love of reading stays with him.
8. Distractibility- Brayden is a great baby but he does have his fussy times. I am really enjoying that he is getting easier to distract. He loves music so I have found that if I start singing, he will stop crying. I never would have thought that MY singing could do that. ;-) We have also been able to distract him by taking him outside. He loves his walks in the stroller and the bjorn.
9. Bath time- Brayden now gets bathed every night due to his eczema. It has really helped it clear up. Although a bath every night is work, I really enjoy watching Brayden enjoy his baths. No matter how fussy and tired he is, he still loves his bath. He is now starting to play with his bath toys (his bath books are his favorite), and splash around. He outgrew his baby tub months ago, so he is in the regular tub.
10. Watching Brayden and daddy play- Jeff is finally able to "play" with Brayden. They play airplane and Brayden LOVES it. Jeff lays on his back and holds Brayden over him. He then flies him and makes airplane noises. Both boys are enjoying this "big boy" game. I think Jeff will continue to love this game until Brayden pukes on him. ;-)
On Brayden's 3 month birthday I made a list of my top 10 favorite things about him. Now that he is twice that age, I am making a new list. So as of 6 months, these are my favorite things about my adorable son!!!
1. Giggling- It is so much easier to make Brayden giggle these days. The highlight of my day is getting some giggles out of that cute little face.
2. Smiles- Brayden is smiling all the time now. My favorite smiles come when I haven't seen him in a while and he sees me walk in the room. I get these when I come home from work and when I lean over his crib when he wakes up. It is amazing how a smile can make you feel so loved.
3. Feedings- Brayden is a pro at his solid feedings now. He LOVES his food. I really enjoy feeding him solid food, in fact, for a while at the beginning, I scheduled his feedings so that I could do all of them.
4. Sleeping- I love when Brayden sleeps in my arms. This doesn't happen very often anymore now that we have him successfully on a sleep schedule (in his crib). Sometimes while rocking him to sleep I hold him and remember what it was like when he would sleep all morning in my arms or on my chest.
5. Rolling- Brayden is much more mobile now. I love how excited he gets when he rolls over. He worked really hard to learn to do it and finally figured it out. He is such a character.
6. Mornings- He is still a morning person just like dad. I am still learning to be nice in the morning. ;-) Now that we have had some nice weather, we spend our warmer mornings outside playing with toys and watching the garbage truck, mailman and school bus.
7. Reading- I am so glad that Brayden enjoys being read to. I am teaching him how to turn the pages and I am hoping he will be able to soon. We read books when he wakes up and he sits and listens for 10-15 minutes. I really hope his love of reading stays with him.
8. Distractibility- Brayden is a great baby but he does have his fussy times. I am really enjoying that he is getting easier to distract. He loves music so I have found that if I start singing, he will stop crying. I never would have thought that MY singing could do that. ;-) We have also been able to distract him by taking him outside. He loves his walks in the stroller and the bjorn.
9. Bath time- Brayden now gets bathed every night due to his eczema. It has really helped it clear up. Although a bath every night is work, I really enjoy watching Brayden enjoy his baths. No matter how fussy and tired he is, he still loves his bath. He is now starting to play with his bath toys (his bath books are his favorite), and splash around. He outgrew his baby tub months ago, so he is in the regular tub.
10. Watching Brayden and daddy play- Jeff is finally able to "play" with Brayden. They play airplane and Brayden LOVES it. Jeff lays on his back and holds Brayden over him. He then flies him and makes airplane noises. Both boys are enjoying this "big boy" game. I think Jeff will continue to love this game until Brayden pukes on him. ;-)
The park!
Yesterday was such a beautiful day that we decided to take Brayden for his first trip to the park. He loved it! It is looking like today will be nice and warm too so maybe I will take him again.
First time on the swing!
"Yea, I'm just chillin in my swing on a nice sunny day!"
"Lets get this thing movin!"
"Yea yea momma, enough pictures, lets get this thing swinging!"
"Ok, ok, hi, now can we get moving?"
"This is more like it, thanks daddy!"
"Lets get this thing movin!"
"Yea yea momma, enough pictures, lets get this thing swinging!"
"Ok, ok, hi, now can we get moving?"
"This is more like it, thanks daddy!"
Brayden's first trip to the park
Captain Adorable ready for his first trip to the park.
Momma taking Brayden for his first trip down the slide!
Wheeeeeee...
Daddy's turn!
WooHoo!!!
Momma taking Brayden for his first trip down the slide!
Wheeeeeee...
Daddy's turn!
WooHoo!!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Easter dinner with Grandma Gloria and Grandpa Rich
Brayden holding his Easter basket
Momma and Brayden at the dinner table. Brayden found a toy that fit perfectly in his mouth.
Brayden got to play with Grandma's toys after dinner. What a lucky little boy.
Brayden rolled over unassisted for the first time on Easter. Both Grandma and Momma got to witness it! (Now he is a rolling machine!)
Momma and Brayden at the dinner table. Brayden found a toy that fit perfectly in his mouth.
Brayden got to play with Grandma's toys after dinner. What a lucky little boy.
Brayden rolled over unassisted for the first time on Easter. Both Grandma and Momma got to witness it! (Now he is a rolling machine!)
Easter dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Ramsden's
Grandma Ramsden made a bunny cake for Easter. We can't wait for next year when Brayden can have some too.
Family picture with the bunny cake
Trying avocado again...
Umm...this isn't good.
Wow! Auntie has such a HUGE hand!
Family picture with the bunny cake
Trying avocado again...
Umm...this isn't good.
Wow! Auntie has such a HUGE hand!
Pre Easter festivities
The boys enjoying the sunshine with Brayden's Easter bib
Brayden's first Easter basket. Books, a bunny and some candy for momma. ;-)
Grandma Ramsden colored Easter eggs for Brayden but the dye was rubbing off so Brayden wasn't allowed to hold the eggs. (I didn't want a smurf for our pictures the next day)
Brayden's first Easter basket. Books, a bunny and some candy for momma. ;-)
Grandma Ramsden colored Easter eggs for Brayden but the dye was rubbing off so Brayden wasn't allowed to hold the eggs. (I didn't want a smurf for our pictures the next day)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Brayden's 6 month photoshoot
We got Brayden's 6 month photos taken today. It was his first photo shoot and he did great. We were able to sneak in a couple family shots too. Oh, how we love our beautiful boy! Happy Easter!
I wonder who Brayden looks like???
I wonder who Brayden looks like???
Brayden's 6 month photoshoot
Our Gerber baby
Drool and more drool.
Brayden's Easter bunny
What a big boy!
Drool and more drool.
Brayden's Easter bunny
What a big boy!
Brayden's 6 month photoshoot
Brayden's first Easter basket!
Tummy time smile
Leaning tower of Brayden
Easter collage
Family collage
Tummy time smile
Leaning tower of Brayden
Easter collage
Family collage
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sunny Day (part 1)
Brayden got to have his first outside tummy time. It was beautiful and sunny today so we laid out in the sun. Brayden loved the outside noises and cars.
Sunny Day (part 2)
Gotta love tummy time in the sunshine!
Who's that handsome boy in that mirror there?
Who's that handsome boy in that mirror there?
Sunny Day (part 3)
Brayden and I really enjoyed watching the garbage truck. The garbage man was really nice. He drove by twice and waved at us both times!
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