Brady Christopher -- Three Months

Brady is THREE Months, which means he is no longer a newborn -- he's a baby for another nine months, and then he becomes a toddler.  My goodness.

Here is Brady at 3 months of age:

And here he was as a newborn

 

And here is the comparison of all five kiddos at two months of age:

Top left to right - Howard, Brady, Hunter

Bottom left to right - Caroline, Lee Lee, Tracey

Weight: 

Great question... he's getting some chub and some rolls.  This little boy is a GREAT eater and he's filling out.  I don't know what he weighs, but he's gaining!

 (7 lbs, 15.8 ounces at birth).

Length:  

I'm not entirely sure, but he still fits in his 0-3 month sleepers - barely.  I should probably find some 3 month or 3-6 month sleepers to make the switch.

Clothing size: 

He usually wears onesies that are either 3 month size, 3-6 month size, or 6 month size.  Baby boys are so much easier to dress in the summer time -- put him in a cute onesie and call it good.  He's not too hot, not too cold, he looks cute, and I have less laundry to do.

 

Eating:  

Brady is a champion eater.  This month, he officially had his first bottles because he stays with a baby-sitter several days a week while I'm working in schools.  I have not seen him take the bottle, but I have been told, he is doing great!  I can say, he nurses like CRAZY!  He is incredibly focused when he eats - no distractions, just eating.

Sleeping:  

He is sleeping much better than he was a month ago.  He goes to bed around 9:00pm or so, and sleep until 1:30-2:30 depending on the day.  When he wakes up in the middle of the night, he usually just needs a quick snack.  We're starting to getting in a routine where Brady or I awaken around 3:00am, and Brady eats for 20 minutes or so and goes back to sleep.  I then start my day -- workout, shower, get dressed, I get Brady up again around 5:15am for another snack before I have to get all the other kiddos up and out the door for the day.  That has been the best routine so far for both Brady and myself.

 

 

New things/discoveries:

• First time at a baby-sitters

 

 

  New Accomplishments: 

• Holding his head up and sitting much better (supported sitting)
• Sitting in his Panda Seat (supported sitting)

 

Likes: 

• Being held
• Pacifiers
• Nursing
• His siblings
• The car seat
• The stroller
• Being worn in a carrier
• Mama
• Smiling
• Baths or showers

Dislikes:

• Being hungry
• Spitting up
• Burping

 

  Places He's Gone:

• Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming
• Several zoos (Michigan and North Dakota)
• His first parade (Garfield County Fair Parade -- first one since Covid!) 
• A really fun chuck wagon dinner and live show in South Dakota

Special Memories:

•  Cheering on Howard in mutton bustin' (including the finals at a real professional rodeo)
• First day of school for all the older kiddos (and first day with a baby-sitter for Brady)
• Going to work with Mama a few times

Nicknames:

• Brady
• Buddy
• Brady Boy
• Brady Blue Eyes
• Braidster
• Brady Buddy

Pictures in no particular order: