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June 2, 2021

3 Months with Duke

Motherhood

The newborn stage absolutely flew by – as everyone told me it would. Part of me feels like Duke just arrived and the other part of me doesn’t even remember life before him. We are so head over heesls in love with our baby and our new family. Even Mela has warmed up to Duke and I foresee many fun adventures ahead for these two!

Duke has been such a joy since day one. His temperment is so calm, sweet and silly. He is easy going like his daddy and laughs at himself like his mama. Our little guy is the biggest ham and a total flirt! We have been incredibly lucky that he is an excellent sleeper, a great eater and an overall easy baby. I certainly do not take that for granted. We also have found great success with sleep training and following the Moms on Call / Taking Cara Babies schedule (we follow both, in different ways). If the first three months have been this magical, I can’t even imagine what’s in store for us in the future! Below are some milestones and changes that I found to be exciting with each month.

Month 1 (1/26-2/26)

  • 1% of weight, 1% of height, 1% of head circumfrence
  • Sleeping 2-3 hour stretches 
  • Moved into my own crib at week 4
  • Dropped the swaddle at week 4
  • Love the car seat & stroller 
  • Not a fan of the bath….yet
  • Met my grandparents, great grandmother and many great aunts & uncles

Month 2 (2/26-3/26)

  • 1% of weight, 2% of height, 4% of head circumfrence
  • Sleeping 4-5 hour stretches
  • Smiling at familiar faces
  • Met his Godmother Lindsay
  • Put my hands in my mouth for the first time at week 10
  • Still loves the car seat & stroller 
  • Started enjoying the warm bath 
  • Met my Godmother Lindsay and my aunties

Month 3 (3/26-4/26)

  • 1% of weight, 2% of height, 4% of head circumfrence
  • Finally hit 10lbs!
  • Sleeping 12 hours with only 1-2 wake ups for feeding
  • Smiling, cooing and cheesing up a storm; recognizing familiar faces
  • Was baptized at St. Martins Episcopal Church
  • Like the pacifier to sleep…but got caught sucking his thumb!
  • Still loves the car seat & stroller 
  • Still enjoying the warm bath  – we play music and make it fun
  • Met my Godfather Chris, my Aunt Stephanie, Uncle Ed and many, many more family members & friends

 

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Hi! My name is Alexis and I am the author of South End Style. I first started this blog as a way to document my move to Boston but it has evolved over the years to truly encompasses my two passions – interior design and travel! The people I’ve met, the places I’ve traveled and the spaces I’ve designed are all a result of this blog and its followers. So I want thank you for stopping by and spending your time here. I hope you leave inspired!

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