Connor 7 Months Old

(These monthly pics are getting harder and harder to 

capture because little man is everywhere!!)

Connor is so much more mobile now which means my little active baby is always on the go! Rolling and scooting everywhere! Getting on all fours and rocking back and forth. Bouncing like crazy. And at the very last week of month 7, he has crawled a few steps and pulled up to stand! Time please stop!

So what has Connor been up to this month? Connor had his first swimmers ear. Poor baby may have ears just like his daddy. He doesn't let it stop him though because he is still my happy and smiling baby! He has also tried a few new foods including zucchini, peaches, and puffs. He is able to rake the puffs off of his tray and put in his mouth all by himself. He is trying to feed himself with the spoon but ends up getting food everywhere! Such a fun experience :) Oh, and he loves limes.. no idea why but everytime we go to eat Mexican he sucks on the limes! He went to his first family reunion this month as well! Of course everyone adored him and wanted to hold him. And he is such a friendly baby and will go to anyone with a big smile. He did so good being that it was 90+ degrees outside and barely a breeze. He was glad to get in the car in the AC though! We had to lower his crib down this month because big boy is pulling himself up to stand on it! We go outside A LOT! Between swimming, boating, and stroller rides, we seem to live outside and he loves it!

At 7 months, Connor is 

- 17 pounds 11 ounces 

- 26.5 inches 

- eating solids 2-3 times a day and five 6 ounce bottles

- solids include bananas, apples, pears, squash, zucchini, green beans, sweet peas, Lima beans, sweet potato, avocado, peaches, and oatmeal cereal 

- eating puffs as a snack 

- sleeping all night 10-12 hours 

- 3 naps a day 

- wearing size 3 diapers 

- wearing 6-9 month clothes

- still no teeth 

- sitting unsupported
- standing while holding on with both hands

- transitioning from supine to sitting 

- transitioning to quadruped to rock back and forth
- crawling a few steps
- pulling up to stand
- banging, dropping, shaking, and throwing toys
- uses raking motion to pick up small objects
- babbling like crazy! still no "mama" :(
- opening drawers and cabinets! Babyproofing house as we speak!

- loves splashing in the bath, getting under the faucet, and swimming! 

- blowing spit bubbles all the time

- loves afternoon stroller rides

Connor 6 Months Old

Happy "half" year old Connor! Still cannot believe he is already 6 months old! Why is time flying by so fast?! He continues to steal our heart everyday. Connor is the most happy and loving baby I have ever seen. Always has a smile on his face and so snuggly! I just love him and his sweet smile!

Connor had those mean ol' shots again this month :( He actually did really good and barely even cried! Such a big boy. The after affects this time were miserable though. He ran fever the entire next day and got up to 103! Scared mama! He got the shots on Wednesday and really didn't start feeling better until Sunday. It was pitiful how bad he felt. He definitely was not his happy self for those few days.

At 6 months old, Connor is:

• 17 pounds 3 ounces
• 26.5 inches
• head circumference - 95th percentile!!
• Eats 6 oz formula (still Nutramagen) and 2-3 tbsp solids 2x/day 
• Solids include sweet potatoes, squash, pears, apples, bananas, avocado, cereal, and most recently green peas. He is not a picky eater so far. Keeping my fingers crossed!
• Sleeps 10 hours
• 4 naps a day
• Wearing size 3 diapers
• Wearing 6-9 month clothing
• Teething still but no signs of a tooth
• Sitting up on his own!
• Babbling! Soo cute! "ba ba ba da da da"  
• Definitely saying more consonants  
• Scooting and rolling everywhere 
• Putting his paci back in his mouth on his own
• Eczema all over his body :( using Cetaphyl which is soap free and fragrance free body wash and cream. It's seems to be working so far.

Of course we had Connor a "Half" birthday party with cake! He loved it!! 

Connor 5 Months Old

Connor is 5 months old! He has had quite a few "firsts" this month. Connor has been on 2 beach trips so far this summer! He loved his first one to Destin when he was 4 months and has gone again at 5 months to Grayton Beach/Seaside. We had so much fun with him along with my sister and Leah and her girls. Connor also had his first boat ride this month. He even has his own little life jacket :) We thought it was cute, but he didn't agree. The first time we put it on him he screamed! Poor thing couldn't move in it. But the next time we tried, he wore it and fell asleep on the boat. He got to see his first firework show for the 4th of July at Big Bay as well. He didn't think too much of that and mainly slept through it since it was so late. Connor also got his first pool experience! He absolutely loves the pool and chillin out in his float! He kicks and splashes and has the biggest smile on his face in the pool. It's so cute! We definitely have a little water baby on our hands! (Which is a good thing since we love the water!) He is loving his "real" food, too! He has tried sweet potatoes, squash, bananas, pears, apples, carrots, avocado, and rice cereal with apple juice. He loves the sweet foods, especially sweet potatoes.

At 5 months old, Connor is:

• 16.5 pounds
• 26 inches
• Eating 6 oz formula 5x/day and 2 tbsp solids 2x/day. He is still on Nutramigen :(
• Sleeping 8-10 hours at night. Usually goes to bed around 8:00 pm and wakes up around 6:00 am
• Still naps 3-4 times a day. Most are only 20-30 min long with 1 usually 1-2 hours around lunch
• Wears size 2 diapers
• Wears 3-6 months clothes
• Holding his own bottle when laying down
• Almost sitting up on his own. Can sit for a few seconds until he reaches for a toy then falls over. 
• Rolling all over the place!
• Trying to crawl as he swings and kicks his arm and legs while on his belly 
• Likes looking at himself in the mirror
• Very ticklish belly! 
• Laughs all of the time 
• Transferring toys from 1 hand to the other
• Loves standing in his exersaucer and playing with all of the toys
• Loves loves loves being outside!
• Grabs at anything and everything and puts in his mouth
• Teething but no sign of any teeth
• Seems to really like daycare and is the favorite from what I hear :) All of the teachers adore him and come in to talk to him and see him smile and laugh. 
• Loving my happy baby so much!!

 

First time in high chair

First time in pool 

Pool with Layla

First Boat Ride

4th of July