The Matta's: Our baby boy is 2 months old!

Our little guy had his 2 month check up on Tuesday! He did such a great job, even though I had to wake him from his slumber. He only let out one little yell with the first shot, and cried for about 10 seconds with the second shot (Elle got her flu shot and cried longer than Nolan). He drank the other vaccine with no problem and passed all the other checks with flying colors! Nolan weighed in at 12 lbs 1 oz (55%), his length was 22 1/4 in (25%), and his head circumference measured 39 1/2 cm (45%). He is 2 lbs more than his sister was at 2 months and 1 inch longer.

Nolan has been such a joy since the day he was born. Nursing is still going very well as he eats every 4-5 hours during the day and has recently gone 8 hours between feedings at night! He slept through the night last night for the first time - it's official! He ate at 8:30pm fell asleep around 9:45pm and woke up at 5am. I was ready to burst, with excitement and in other places! I was so happy, well rested and felt great when he woke me up, I was on the treadmill at 6am and got my 30 minute run in (I even got to shower - major score)! Not sure if this was a one night thing, I'm not holding my breath as he is still young, but wow, how great to get some solid sleep! Before last night he was going between 5-6 hours at night, which isn't bad at all. Elle didn't STTN until she was 8 1/2 months (and it WAS a one time thing until she was almost 2).

Nolan continues to spit up about every other time after he eats, but is not as bad as his sister was. He loves to eat and nurses almost exclusively - I've only pumped less than a handful of times, and when I do the breast milk must be left at room temperature and consumed in less than 4 hrs. I learned, after talking to lactation specialists, that I have a condition where my body produces too much of the enzyme lipase. (Lipase is a fat found in all breast milk) So, my milk cannot be stored unless it is scalded/pasteurized and even then some nutrients are lost).

Nolan has been in size 1 diapers ever since he was 5 weeks, and continues to fill them with ease! (Elle was in NB diapers until she was 2 months.) He has squirted me and himself/his clothes many times already - I'm getting better at being quicker and shielding myself, I call him "my little tinkle king"! (Any fans of the movie "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days?) He has also scared me with a few #2 explosions that have sprayed his changing table and the walls, but that was when he was a newborn. As far as his clothes size, he can still squeeze into some 0-3 month things, but can also fit in size 3-6 comfortably and even a couple 6 months things!

Bath time is still easy with Nolan, he enjoys just laying in the warm water as I clean out stuff from all of his chubbiness. It's really amazing how much lint can get into those little folds and creases! Nolan has been loving to look around lately and loves smiling at lights and artwork, ceiling fans, even door frames and windows. His neck strength is really improving and he is already able to face forward in the Baby Bjorn, which he also loves. We have also been getting so many more smiles from him lately which is truly one of the best things in the world. He has also started to make some little noises (coos) coupled with many punches and kicks which are all ways of him communicating with us. He also loves to watch Elle run around and smiles at her even though she doesn't even try to get a smile from him, so precious.

All in all, Nolan is such a good baby, he is pretty mellow and so sweet, he is the perfect addition to our family.

I just had to get some "diaper only" pictures to show off his chubbiness. Here he is with a smile and a band-aid on each fat thigh from his 2 month check-up.