Ryker Wayne | 3 months

Ryker Wayne | 3 months

How big is Ryker?

age: 3 months

weight:  13 lbs 1 oz

height: 24.25 in

clothing:  3 mo

Milestones:

You are communicating! You smile at us, coo at us and are trying to talk your baby talk now. You are grabbing our hands and holding tight. We noticed you are also already trying to roll over you little squirt. You get to your side but don't get much further than that. 

You smile a lot. You are finding your hands but frequently punch yourself in the face with them. It's adorable.

You kick your legs like its nobody's business. A blanket doesn't stay on you long when you are having fun and pretending to run. I know once you start really moving, you will move fast!

A Day In The Life:

Nursing is o.k. You are very hungry. Mommy has tried to maintain a good supply for you but you are still hungry even after nursing. We have consulted with lactation and each time you hit a growth spurt, my supply just isn't enough. My body should get the signal to produce more but unfortunately it is not. We are supplementing with supplemental formula but just an ounce each feeding. You are eating around 4 oz and mommy is producing around 3. We are hoping that my body will catch up but until then we do what we can to keep you full and happy.

Lactation told mommy that in order to get my supply back I will have to wake every few hours during the night to pump. We will do this and see how things go. I was also told to pump after nursing you and see if my supply will increase.

You sleep very well during the night. You sleep around 8 hours if not more. 

You play and play and play. You are a very happy baby. You wake around 7am and play all morning after nursing. Then you take around 4 naps. Your naps are around 30- 45 minutes each time except in the late afternoon. That nap usually lasts around 1.5 hours. Then you wake right at supper time and hit the sack again around 8. You normally wake from that nap around 10, eat and fall back asleep for the night. We are happy you sleep through the night.

We introduced you to baby food for the first time at 3.5 months. You were not ready yet. You spit up for the first time after just a few bites of rice cereal. After talking to your pediatrician, we all decided we would wait another month.

Your Family Loves You:

Colten remains the best big brother ever. If Kale is not here, he cares for you a lot to allow mommy to take care of your sister and brother. He takes a LOT of selfies with you and I think it's incredible how much he loves you.

Morgan is starting to get to where she hears you playing and she wants to join. She will lay on the floor next to you and you two will talk to each other and play. She loves you a lot. She just knows you can't run and jump like her. She gets bored easily and takes off for her toys.

Tyler is also becoming a fan of yours. He is starting to realize you can communicate back to him. So he is starting to hover above you, talk to you and hold your hands. You two laugh and laugh and its adorable.

Daddy likes to help mommy care for you. I think it's a guy thing but when daddy watches television after a long day of work, you are right there beside him. He is starting to fill you in on sports already. He thinks its hilarious to tell you all about the latest bleacher report updates. He can't wait until you are big enough to play football. I think he has already determined that you will play football. I think its cute.

Note From Mom:

Ryker, you continue to amaze me with your smile everyday. I can't believe how much of a ham you are. Your smiles are BIG. Your hugs are bigger. I'm still so blessed each and every day with what the Lord has given me. You are my last baby so I am soaking in all of your snuggles and warmth. I lay with you for hours in my bed just staring at you in disbelief. You are BEAUTIFUL.

This month we did a little session with your sister. It was adorable. Here are the pics:

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