McBaby's McBlog: 4 Month Update

Our sweet Jackson is now 4 months old. I cannot believe how fast he is growing up! We recently had a doctors appointment and received great news. Jackson now weighs 13.13 pounds! He is in the 20th percentile for his weight. So no more extra calorie formula for this boy!! YAY! Jackson's pediatrician is very pleased with his growth chart! His hernia looks MUCH better-it's hardly noticeable. He is 23 inches long, which is only in the 1 percentile, but I am confident he will keep growing! He had all his shots and immunizations, which was not very fun. : ( The only thing we need to keep working on is Jackson's head and neck control. He favors one side (his right) and just needs more exercises and tummy time to help strengthen it. Jackson is eating and sleeping well. He eats about every four hours. He eats 4 ounces of breast milk and 2 ounces of formula per feeding...this will change now that we do not need to supplement. We are going to try to just do breast milk, and see how he does. My supply is still low, so I'm fearful I will run out of my milk in the freezer, so I'm thinking about what I should do...Jackson is sleeping awesome during the night. He sleeps from about 10:30-5:30!! Nap time during the day is a little inconsistent. Sometimes he takes great, lengthy naps during the day; sometimes he just takes short, cat naps.

This month Jackson had many "firsts". He had his first walk outside in a stroller. Walking has become one of Jackson's favorite things to do. When he is fussy, I just walk him outside and he immediately calms down. I am so thankful that the weather has been so nice so we can have lots of time outdoors. This week has been in the 80s!! How crazy! We've been training for the March of Dimes, March for Babies walk in April.

Another first for Jackson-Jackson had his baby dedication at church. That was a very special day. Papa and Baba, Grandpa B, G-MO, and Uncle EJ came to see Jackson get dedicated.

We also got to eat at a couple of restaurants with Mommy and Daddy for the first time-well, of course, he didn't do the eating but boy did his Mommy eat! It was nice to eat out as a family. He was such a great baby. I've also taken him shopping with me a couple times. I think he likes Target as much as I do!! We love that he is so healthy and the weather is so nice that we feel more comfortable getting him out.

He had his first slumber party with Mommy, Aunt Kate, Baba and Papa, and his cousins Adley and Ella-along with the first time he slept without being swaddled. Jackson is beginning to make more talking sounds occasionally. He moves his mouth like he desperately wants to tell us something. I'm sure he will give us more baby talks soon. I can't wait! Jackson gives us LOTS of smiles! He is so happy and smiles all the time. It just makes me sooooo happy! I love him soooooo much!