1 Month

That was one of the fastest months in my life and the wierd part about it is that as I write this entry is the fact that today is Jacob's actual due date.

Jacob is such a good baby and so sweet. Some of my favorite times are when I'm holding him as he sleeps and he gets these partial smiles. He smiles a lot in his sleep.He's definitely becoming more alert and when the girls are around him being loud or just plain silly he likes to try to follow their voices. This in turn makes Ashlyn laugh even more and Kaylee to, it's definitely a domino effect.

I still can't dress you in anything bigger than newborn and pants/shorts are even worth trying on because you are still to skinny that they just fall off. You aren't the biggest fan of baths, hopefully that will change when you can take actual baths instead of sponge baths. You still have part of your umbilicord stump left on so hopefully that'll finish falling off soon.

Your sleeping a ton still but your are having more alert periods after feedings. You try to stay awake for at least 20 minutes after you eat or have a diaper change. At nights you wake up usually 1-2 times to eat and anything after that you just want to be held. So yes, I do give into you and end up holding you and letting you fall back asleep in my arms most nights.

Eating is a favorite of yours. You eat every 3 hours (sometimes less than that)and eat 4-5 oz each time. So glad you are a champion eater because then I don't worry so much about whether you are gaining weight. Here are some growth stats since you've been born:

Wed. August 8th, 6 lbs 3 oz (DOB)
Sat. August 11th 5 lbs 10 oz (discharge from hospital)
Wed. August 15th 5 lbs 12 oz (follow-up appt)
Thurs. August 23rd 6 lbs 9 oz (2 week appt)
Tues. Sept 4th 7 lbs 15 oz (1 month)

You haven't really grown in height at all. You've maybe grown 3/4 of an inch in a month. You have also gone through a ton of diapers. You've only got one more package of newborn diapers so I'm gonna have to go buy more. Thankfrully I got a good deal on your diapers.

You have us all wrapped around your tiny fingers. We love you and are so grateful for your sweet spirit that you've brought into our home. We can't wait to see how much more you'll grow and what you interests will be and who you will become. We Love You Jacob!