3 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!

I fall more and more in-love with this little guy every day.

Body

I'm really struggling to lose the baby weight and I think I've even put on a little this month (I've been avoiding the scales). I've been eating really well though so I'm not sure what's going on. It may have something to do with my thyroid (which became underactive during pregnancy) so I'm going to get my levels checked again. Either than or my body just wants to hold on to the fat stores to breastfeed (bugger!). 

Height/Weight
James is now 6.3kg (13.8lbs) which means he's put on 0.8kgs/1.7lbs this month. His height is still 61cms.

Routine

I'm really happy with our routine at the moment, and I'm hoping it stays this way for a little longer :) We've started giving James the bottle every other day now so I don't have to express as much (he's only just started taking it again after forgetting what to do and choking on it).

7am
James Wakes, Rob spends time with him while getting ready for work (I sleep in a little longer)

8am

Wakeup, Feed James, Have Breakfast, Rob goes to work

9am
James Naps, Do Laundry & Housework

9.45am

Workout (blogilates!) and Tummy Time/Play Gym for James

11am

Feed James, Have a Shower and Get Ready

12pm
James Naps, Have Lunch, Blog/Relax/Go out

2.15pm
Feed, Play with James (Tummy Time, Reading, Super-man etc)

4pm
Go for a walk with James (he naps for around 15-20 mins)

5pm
Feed James, Rob gets home from work and plays with James while I relax

6pm

Rob gives James a Bath

6.15pm
Feed James, Cook Dinner

7pm
James Sleeps, Have Dinner, Relax (watch TV)

8.30pm
Express 60ml (every 2 or 3 days), Go to Bed

10.30pm
Rob Feeds James 60ml with the Bottle (every 2 or 3 days), then I finish feeding him. James Sleeps. 

When James wakes (approx 5am)
Feed James, James Sleeps

Sleeping

Most nights James is great and sleeps till around 5am, although lately there have been nights where he wakes at 2-3ish wanting a cuddle or to play (all smiley and chatty) so I have to soothe him back to sleep. We've been using Tummy Calm before bed (not every night but when we notice he has an upset stomach) and it's been working brilliantly! No more waking up crying with gas pains!

Eating/Feeding

He's become such an efficient eater! He'll only need to feed for around 10-15 minutes and he's done - it's great! He has around 6 feeds (including 1 split feed at bedtime).

Sizes
He now wears size 00 (3-6 months) and is still wearing cloth nappies and size infant disposable nappies.

Milestones
James is so much more alert and loves to have a chat - he's even started laughing when we tickle him or pull faces. He now grabs onto things and reaches for his toys. He especially loves his rattle, toy elephant and security blanket. He's getting better at Tummy Time (even though he HATES it) and his neck support is slowly improving. He loves to stand (with us supporting him of course) and push off his legs.. one of his favourite games at the moment is superman. He's also discovered his hands and loves to suck his thumb which is good - apart from when he pushes too far and chokes himself (scary!)

xx

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