The fourth month of a baby’s life is equal parts fun and frustrating. They’re finally learning, discovering and developing more but it’s also four weeks of the dreaded sleep regression, which is not a myth (even Harper who was a total unicorn baby went through it).
At the same time, Lincoln is just such a smiley and sweet baby, how can I be annoyed at the lack of sleep when the first thing he does when he opens his eyes and sees me is grin like he’s missed me all night? His sweet little smiley cheeks get me every time!
Here are Lincoln’s four month stats:
Weight/Height:
At his recent appointment, he weighed in at 16lbs, 11oz…BIG! He’s in the 75th percentile for weight, the 81st for height and the 28th for head circumference. He is getting heavy to carry around but I love sweet baby rolls more than anything!
Health:
I’m knocking on ALL THE WOOD while typing this, but L has not gotten sick since starting daycare. He has a runny nose sometimes but nothing major.
He does still get really gassy sometimes and even though I’m fully dairy-free and he has improved tremendously, he will still have a bad diaper here and there. Our pediatrician told me not to stress about it since he’s growing and sleeping well.
We are dealing with a yeast infection on is skin right now and he is on medication for that. I hope it clears up soon and am thankful it’s not in his mouth! We think me being on antibiotics may have caused it to worsen.
Nursing:
I’m still mostly pumping— twice a day at work and three times at home. I nurse in the middle of the night and sometimes on weekends. So convenient and he still nurses great!
Sleep:
Oh boy. This month is a write-off. Lincoln usually wakes up between 11:30-12:30 to eat again and then again between 3-4:30. Lately he’s been waking up crying and he will even refuse to nurse sometimes. Poor baby, all tht helps is just holding or rocking him. I hope his sleep gets better next month!
We are transitioning him from the Woombie to the Love to Dream Swaddle Up and so far that’s going well!
Likes:
Sitting up (with assistance), smiling, laughing at his sister, grabbing his toys, eating his hands, drooling excessively, kicking his legs, his piano mat, tummy time for five minutes or less, being carried, being cuddled, attention, baths.
Dislikes:
Gas, being startled, when you’re holding him the “wrong way” for his mood.
Clothes:
He’s in size 3 diapers and 6 month, 9 month and 6-12 month clothing.
Crying:
When he’s over-tired, hungry, needs a change of scenery, etc.
Milestones:
He is getting so much stronger with tummy time! He has rolled with assistance but still working on doing it on his own. He is grabbing toys, brining his hands together, brining toys to his mouth, has found his feet and lets out laughs (mostly when his sister pays attention to him).
Nicknames:
Linc, Lincy, “baby Lincoln” (what Harper calls him)
Postpartum:
As each month passes, I’m feeling more and more like myself. My clothes fit great and though my body isn’t toned at all, I feel as good as someone who gets limited sleep and no exercise other than chasing a toddler can feel.
I came down with mastitis a few weeks ago and was on antibiotics for that. I didn’t think to take a probiotic at the time and the results were awful. My stomach was so messed up and bloated I looked 14 weeks pregnant again. As soon as I was done the antibiotic cycle and got on probiotics, everything was fine and went back to normal.
I am losing a TON of hair this time around. I mean, my poor drains. I actually had to buy one of these because I lose so much hair. Help!
I am also so so so thankful for coffee.
Thank you God for coffee.
Amen.
ITEMS FEATURED IN THIS POST:
BANDANA BIBS
SEALED WITH A KISS ONE PIECE
LOVE TO DREAM SWADDLE
CUSTOM QUILT
Here’s hoping Lincoln stays healthy despite all those daycare germs! All the wood, haha! He’s such a happy smiley baby and I love those little baby giggles on your snapchat!
Aw he is adorable! And I am loosing my hair too!! Its literally EVERYWHERE right now and horrible! I just had my friend (who is a hairstylist) buy me a thickening shampoo and conditioner! I stopped BFing last week so am back on normal birth control. I am hoping that helps my hormones. You are not alone!! Did you ever try that colic calm for gas? Also, I have to tell you-because of your posts I started watching Fixer Upper. I am obsessed and now feel the need to move LOL
I did try it! thanks for recommending it 🙂 Maybe it’s the nursing hormones…I hadn’t thought of that…looks like I’m going to lose even more hair then this year. Ahhh!
Fixer Upper is so adictive! Don’t you want to shiplap your entire house?
He keeps getting cuter and cuter! Gah!!! What a love!!
I just did my toddler’s 18 month update on my blog and mentioned she’s in size 3 diapers. Then I come here and read so is this 4 month old sweetie. Funny how that can be 🙂
He is massive! He is still so young but he’s so big I’m like “shouldnt you be sitting up and crawling?” haha!
He’s so smiley! And, I totally need that drain hair thing. I’m adding it to my Amazon cart now.
I hope it works! I haven’t taken it out yet because I wanted to wait a few months for it to collect all of my shedding hair…LOL, it’s so sad!
I randomly found your blog about a year ago and have been following ever since! Love your Lincoln updates (also photos, what a cutie)- my pregnancy and baby experience thus far have been nearly identical to yours, so weird! My daughter Selma was born October 9, she was breech, delivered by c-section after I went into labor 6 weeks early, has a milk protein allergy, and is going through her 4 month sleep regression right now. It’s so nice to know I’m not alone in all the struggles of being a mommy!
Oh my goodness! It sounds like they have a lot in common! I hope the sleep regression works itself out soon…I am one tired mama!
Your children are adorable, and SO fortunate to have you as their mama!