One Month!

ONE MONTH!

Well guys, we made it. 

One month (on June 29...this post is definitely late. What can I say... #newborning).

 Cooper is still alive. We are still alive. 

Most days everyone has eaten, showered and slept at least 2-3 consecutive hours in at least the last 24-48 hours. 

I would call that a success in my book!

So here's a little bit about our little Cooper at one month old!

At one month, Cooper...

• Weighs in at a little more than 8 lbs
• Has such a sweet personality already. Cooper is a super relaxed baby most of the time and really only fusses for feedings, diapers, etc. but is otherwise a pretty easy baby as far as newborns go (or so we are told!). He smiles, loves a good staring contest with you, can give a mean mug with the best of 'em and loves him some mom and dad snuggles all day!

• Nicknames so far: Coop, Coop-A-Loop, Coop-a-rito, Super Cooper, Cooper Trooper, Cooper J

• Is losing his newborn hair and looks a little too much like George Constanza from Seinfeld or Bernie Sanders for Mom's liking... (new hair coming in is the exact same color too! Looks like we have a brown headed dude on our hands!)

• Feeds 3-4 oz of formula every 3-4 hours and is "roughly" on a 9-12-3 schedule with slightly longer stretch attempts at night. 
• Had to be changed to the sensitive formula and needs gas drops with each bottle to help with the tummy feeling more comfortable (and on that note also has some SERIOUS skin reactions to anything but the super gentle/sensitive organic wipes and diapers despite our best pamper and huggies loving efforts...needless to say we have a "sensitive" guy on our hands too!)

• Sleeping typically 2-3 hours during the day between feeds with longer stretches at night. Still sleeps in the Rock N Play quite a bit to help with spitting up and general comfort but is learning to sleep and nap in the Pack N Play/laying flat

Preferred sleeping place, however, continues to be on Mom or Dad's chest...such a snuggle bug!

• Loves that paci and being swaddled tight (but those little hands still escape every time!)

• Loves to go for walks and falls asleep almost immediately once you start!

• Is a car seat rockstar and also falls asleep almost immediately in the car

• Is "usually" a pretty good tummy-timer! We do tummy time multiple times a day and he can now easily move his head from side to side and has started rolling belly to back in both directions independently (when he wants to!)

Cooper James, you have rocked our world little guy. 

We love you more than we could possibly express. This newborn stage is challenging, no doubt. We are tired and still trying really hard to figure out what you need and want each day but we wouldn't change it for the world. We can't wait to continue to see your sweet personality emerge and what kind of little person you are becoming. We are thankful for you every day little man. Happy One Month!

You truly are our greatest adventure. 

Love you always,

Mom and Dad

Big thanks and photo credit to "Uncle T" (Alex's brother Tyler) of Tyler Fleming Designs for the so cute pics of our kiddo! Thanks Uncle T!