20 Weeks Old

Major milestone today!!! Mom and I were at a store and a lady actually looked at me and said "He's so big! How old is he?" When Mom told her about 4.5 months, she said "Wow! He's really big for his age! He's much bigger than my baby!"

Now, truth be told, I'm not big for my age. That lady must have had quite the runt. But to have someone comment on my size and it not be about how tiny I am was vey refreshing!

I have been sleeping very well at night. But the late afternoon nap that I take is not going so well. One time, Mom let me skip it and that didn't go too well either, so even if I cry the whole time, I still go in my bed for at least 30 min. If nothing else, I release a little tension.

I roll on my side now and suck on my hands. No new news on tummy time to report--still hate it.

Warmest regards,

Asher Owen Rives
Baby Extraordinaire

19 Weeks Old

Are you ready for this? Not only am I holding toys pretty good, but I am also holding my head up a little when I am on my tummy. Granted, I don't like to do it for too long, but a few seconds I can handle.

This is me kind of doing it on Mom's pilates mat. I did it better the other day, but, of course, she didn't have the camera close.




Here's one of my Mamaw and me. She loves me a lot and makes up great songs to sing to me.


This is my daddy and me. I love that guy!


And this is my mom and me after my bath. I love my frog towel (and her.)

18 Weeks Old

I am huge and long and I drool all of the time!!! I am starting to grab at my toys a lot more. I really like going outside. Tummy time is still the pits but apparently this "holding your head up" thing is pretty crucial, so Mom still makes me practice.

I am sleeping pretty good (about 6-7 hours) and I have started waking up in a good mood. That's about it as far as this week goes.


Much love,
Asher

Not great photography, but a great smile!

4 Months Old!

I am a big 4 month old boy today! Where has the time gone? I can hardly believe it! I'm still pretty much doing the same things I was doing last week, although I must tell you that on Tuesday night, Mom fed me at 10:15 pm and put me down around 10:45 and I didn't wake up until 6:45 the next morning! I didn't do that again last night, but Mom is still excited that I do possess that ability if I choose to exercise it.



We have been going on walks in the morning. I ride in the jogging stroller and usually am asleep by the time we get back home.


What else...what else? Still lovin' me some star and ceiling fan. And I love it when my Daddy sings to me. I like to join in even though I don't know all the words.

All in all, it's been a good 4 months. If anything else exciting happens, I will be sure to let you know!

16 Weeks Old!

A Brief Update:

--The word "schedule" means nothing to me. My mom, bless her heart, tries...she does. But a predictable day is really no day at all. Routines are fine, schedules are for the birds.

--I am talking a lot now, especially in the morning! That is when I am the happiest.

--I weighed at Mamaw and Poppy's house yesterday...I'm 13 pounds now!

--Still in love with my star that sings and flashes and the ceiling fan.

Thanks for checking in!

15 Weeks Old!

Here's what's happening in my world these days...

--I'm starting to hold my head up better. I practice by sitting in my Bumbo. I still won't pick it up when I'm on my tummy though.

--I sleep from about 7:15 to 9:30 and then Mom wakes me up and feeds me again. Then I go right back to sleep until about 3:30. 6 hours! Then I go back to sleep until about 6:30. Then I wake up about 8:00 ready for the day!

--I drool a lot and I like to blow spit bubbles.

--I'm starting to talk a little bit. I have a lot to say, but it's just hard to get it all out!

That's all for now. I gotta go eat.

Week 14 Stats

--I currently weigh a little over 11 lbs. So in 14 weeks, I have gained almost 7 lbs! Not bad!

--I can hold my head up a little, but i still don't pick it up when mom makes me do "tummy time." (I hate tummy time--what a waste.)

--My mom is supplementing with formula. She feeds me and then gives me a bottle. I like the soy formula that I get now better than the milk-based stuff...much easier on the ol' digestive system!

--I am sleeping about 4-5 hours at at time at night. But no matter what time my second feeding is at night, I wake up at 7:30 sharp! Last night, I ate at 7:45, went to bed at 8:30, woke up to eat at 1:30 and then again at 5:30. So I should have slept until at least 8:30 or 9:00, right? Nope. 7:30 is when I like to wake up regardless of feeding time!

--I wear 0-3 month clothes, most of which are still a little big. But that's OK--at least I'm out of those dumb preemie clothes!

--I'm adorable.