6 months old

I cannot believe my baby boy is 6 months old… it seems just the other day I was holding him in the hospital!  Here are some things he’s up to these days, and what’s to come!

* Tripp weighs around 17 pounds – I think… his 6-month appointment is next Friday and I will update his height/weight after that.

* He can sit independently and play with toys, but he isn’t dependable yet and will fall over if he isn’t watched. 

* Tripp is VERY strong – he can pull himself to a sitting position if he’s holding your hands.  Considering how strong his upper body is, I think he will be crawling in the next month or two.

* He eats solids twice each day and nurses 4 times – he then takes an 8 ounce bottle before bed.  Tripp’s favorite food is carrots – he LOVES them!  We will add a 3rd feeding of solids soon and then Tripp will probably drop one of those nursing sessions.

* Tripp is a social bug!  He hates to be left alone and loves to “talk” to people.  He and Abby Ruth are beginning to “play” together which is a huge blessing and adorable to watch!

* He’s a big fan of the pacifier – this unfortunately has to stop…  Not looking forward to weaning him from the object that keeps him quiet and happy so often.

* Tripp is still a GREAT sleeper – he takes great morning and afternoon naps (about 1.5 hours each) and sleeps for about 11 hours at night.  For a long time he woke up between 5 and 6 every day – but it seems that is changing to 6 or 6:30, a welcome change!

* No teeth yet, but I think the process has begun.  He keeps his fingers or toys in his mouth at all times – not a lot of drool yet, but I’m sure that’s coming too.

We are in love with this little guy – I cannot say that enough.  Even when he has a bad day and fusses a lot… he has the most precious smile I’ve ever seen and it melts away frustration.  I’m enjoying every moment – and hate that it’s going so quickly.

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