You are now one year old! Wow, I can't believe my baby is now officially a toddler. You turned one on the 22nd of this month. It was a bittersweet day for mommy, but you made sure to be extra delightful that afternoon. That morning was rough, as you are cutting not one, but TWO new teeth. Some oragel helped relieve some of your teething pain.
Some stats from your 12 month check-up:
*You are 19.5 pounds and 29 inches long
*You are in the 50 percentile for weight and height for your adjusted age (about 9 1/2 months) and a whopping 95 percentile for your head circumference. Sorry bud, but you have a big head like your brother. Haha.
*You are wearing almost all 18 month size clothing.
*You are in size 4 shoes.
*You are in size 3 diapers still and they seem to be a good fit for a little bit longer.
*At your check-up you got 3 shots and a finger prick and you did SO well! You are a tough little dude, barely flinching during the finger prick. Mommy is so proud of you.
Lately, you have learned to pull up on furniture and have begun cruising along the couch and your crib. I don't think it will be long before you take your first step!
Teething life has been ROUGH this month. You currently have 4 teeth (2 on top, 2 on bottom) and are cutting 2 more on the top. Oragel has been our best friend this month, as well as teething toys.
You and your brother went and saw the Easter bunny and you loved him. Declan, however, did not and refused to go anywhere near the Easter bunny.
You love going on walks and always prop your little feet up and lean back in your seat.
Nighttime has been a little rough around here lately. Between teething, 2 episodes of strep, an ear infection, and asthma, your sleeping habits have gotten a little off. We are working on establishing a good routine and bedtime. It's getting there.
We have started switching you over to whole cow's milk, per the advice of your pediatrician. You are adjusting very well and are almost completely off formula (me AND my wallet are glad about this... Formula is expensive!). You take about 5 bottles a day with 6-8 ounces per bottle. You are eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner of baby food. You love squash, sweet potatoes, and pears most of all.
Diaper changes are your most dreaded time of day and you wiggle in protest every time. You do, however, love bath time. I adore watching your little eyes light up when you splash around and play with your toys.
You and your big brother are really developing a great relationship. Sometimes you two fight like crazy, but most of the time, you adore each other.
People out in public often ask if you two are twins. As you can imagine, this question breaks my heart every single time because you, dear boy, ARE indeed a twin- just not Declan's.
You are growing so fast, my love. You are doing so well and every day you amaze me with your strength and determination. You have amazed your doctor and therapists with your progress. I know, now, more than ever that preemies are tough.
Miller, you have truly brought so much joy to our lives. Every day, your sweet disposition and adorable smile melt my heart. Life with 2 young children is rough at times, but being a mother to my sweet boys is the most fulfilling thing I've ever done.
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