9 Month Postpartum / Baby Update!

I can't believe my little guy is already 9 months old! He's growing up too fast :'(

Body

No more weight loss this month, in fact, I think I've probably put on a little bit of weight (I've been avoiding the scales!). I hurt my back helping hubby with some heavy lifting in the backyard and have basically been on bed rest for the last few weeks. I'm only now starting to feel okay. I can't wait until it's better so I can start exercising again! I might just start with low-impact exercises like walking, swimming and maybe pilates to strengthen my core. 

Height/Weight

James's weight gain has slowed down now that he's more mobile! He's 9.9kg (21.8lbs) which is  0.3kgs/0.6lbs more than last month. His height is still 75cms. 

Routine

No luck yet dropping the dream feed :( I'm sure we'll get there eventually! At the moment he's feeding at 9pm and waking up around midnight - I think out of habit more than hungry as he settles back to sleep without a feed. I've stopped breastfeeding completely which makes me a little sad but also relieved in a way as I feel like my body is my own again. 

7am
Wakeup, Feed James (Formula)

8am

Have Breakfast with James

8.30am

 Moisturise and Dress James, then put James down for Nap

9.15am
Have a Shower and Get Ready while James Naps

10am

Do Laundry & Housework while James plays (Jumperoo, Activity Table)

11.30am

Have Lunch with James

12.30pm

James Naps, Blog/Relax/Go Out

2.30pm

Feed James (Formula), Play with Him (Tummy Time, Reading, Games, TV)

4pm

1hr Walk to Park and Back

5.30pm
Have Dinner as a Family

6pm
Rob Baths James

6.30pm

Rob Reads James and Feeds him (Formula)

7pm

James Sleeps, Relax

9pm
Feed James (Formula), James Sleeps 

10pm

Go to Bed

Sleeping

His sleep has been pretty good apart from waking around midnight. I'm hoping he'll start sleeping through again soon, if not we may have to push his dream feed back to 10pm again :( His day sleeps have been good, although he doesn't sleep for as long during his lunchtime nap.

Eating/Feeding

He's a great little eater! He's mastered his pincer grasp and loves to feed himself now. Chomping on his spoon and not letting go is his new game, he thinks it's hilarious. 

Sizes

He's still in size 1 and toddler disposable nappies (although we use cloth nappies when we're at home)

Milestones

He's started commando style crawling, but hasn't quite mastered crawling on all fours yet. He's getting better and better every day though, so it won't be long now til he's full-on crawling - eeep how exciting! His favourite game at the moment is scrunching up his nose and sticking out his tongue at us. He mimics us too when we start doing it - too cute! He's obsessed with standing and gets upset when we sit him down again. He definitely knows what he wants and doesn't want and can be pretty stubborn! I think he's started teething again as I can see his top front teeth starting to make an appearance. He has been so happy this month, just laughing all the time - even at things he usually hates like getting dressed. He's so adorable and completely lights up my day! 

xx