Happy One Month Mason

Mason,

I cannot believe how quickly your first month has flown by. I wish I could stop time and make each second with you last a lifetime. You are truly a sweet boy, and I just cannot get enough of your sweet face.

During your first month, you have given me many blessings, but also some stressful times. It breaks my heart when I cannot figure out what you need (although, that part is getting better) and you continue to cry. So far, your favorite activities are eating, tooting, and pooping. I could change your diaper every hour and there would be some form of a "prize" awaiting me. You "smile" when you have gas bubbles, and it makes me so excited for the coming moment when you give me your first true smile.

You hate having your having your diaper changed, but scream when you are sitting in your dirty diaper. You do not like getting dressed for bed at night, and you hate morning nap time. The afternoons are when you would sleep for hours, if I allowed it.

You are an exclusive breastmilk baby, and it brings me joy to see you grow and know its my breastmilk contributing to your growth. It makes me content when you are all worked up and out of sorts, and when I nurse you, you immediately calm and your eyes are so happy. You also love to drink out of your bottle as well. So far you are eating between 3-4 ounces every 2.5 -3 hours. When you are well fed and happy, you make the sweetest cooing noises ever. Last night, I layed in bed just listening to your cooing for at least 30 minutes.

Today at your 1 month appointment, we found out you weigh 9 lbs, 12.4 oz and are now 21 inches long. Your head measured 39 cm. For weight, you are in the 50th percentile; for height, you are in the 40th percentile; and for head measurement, you are in the 75th percentile. You also received your hepatitus shot this morning and are currently rocking your big boy band-aid. You are in between sizes right now with your diapers and clothes. I am upset you are outgrowing your newborn sized clothes, but it just means you are a healthy boy.

Currently, we are working on a routine with the assistance of "Babywise" and "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer." So far, so good. We are also beginning to transition you to your crib, but that is just during your daytime naps. At night, you are still in your pack n play in our room. Speaking of sleep, we began praying with you last night before bed. This is surely a tradition we will continue.

Currently, you nicknames around the house include: Mr. Gums, Gummy Bear, Jekyll, It, The Beast, Angel, Sweet Boy, and Mason Man. When you grimace, yawn, or any other activity that requires your mouth to be opened, all Mommy and Daddy see are gums. At night or in the evening when you fight sleep, you are known as Jekyll, It, or The Beast.

My beautiful, sweet boy I cannot express how much joy you bring to my life or how much I love you. I have waited for you for so long and knew that God would bless us with you when the time was right. You are the right baby for us and I could not imagine life any other way. You are worth every tear I have cried and any pain I have felt. You and your daddy are my world.

All my love forever,

Mom