Noah is growing and changing so fast. One of the most notable changes in the last 2 weeks is his giggling. He will giggle at me when I giggle at him. It is the cutest thing in the world! He is very responsive to my voice and touch. Noah gets a little upset when I leave the room and likes to know that I am nearby by seeing me and hearing me. He loves his big brothers and coos at them as well.
Noah is a great sleeper! He is starting to be awake more, especially during the morning and afternoon. He usually takes 2 naps in the morning, 1 very long one in the afternoon (3 + hours) and then one or two in the evening. He goes to bed by 9pm and is up between 6am and 7am. He usually wakes 2-3 times at night. Most often he wakes at 1:30am, 3:45am and 5:30 am.
Noah has never cared to be cradled, except in the first month of life. Once he had a little bit of head control, he preferred to be up on your shoulder looking behind you. He still likes that but has suddenly begun to prefer being faced outwards. He is so curious about the world and just takes it all in. The noise level in our home is almost unbearable at times, but it never seems to bother him!
One of my favorite things about Noah is his patience, maybe because this is something I lack at times. He is the most patient little baby, especially when it comes to eating. When he is hungry, he starts to fuss but never gets to a full scream. When he wakes me in the middle of the night, he coos and smiles at me when I pick him up and he knows he is going to get fed. Once I lay him down and start to undo my top, he is so calm and just smiles at me while I get ready to feed him. It is so sweet and something the other two neither did. Once they decided they were hungry, it was an all out scream fest until the milk was coming! Amazing how different they all are!
Noah is incredibly calm and easy to keep happy! He loves to be held and played with. I will take his legs and move them like he is on a bike and say "Kick, kick, kick" and he thinks this is so funny. Jacob and Caleb will bring him toys and he coos at them and smiles. They of course thinks it is pretty cool that Noah likes them! Noah rarely every screams or gets worked up. The only times he does is when he is past tired and is having a hard time getting to sleep. This has only happened a couple of times and I always feel so bad b/c it is my fault for not getting him to sleep sooner. But once he relaxes, he sinks into a deep sleep and all is well.
Noah definitely prefers me over anyone else. Brian tries so hard to put him to sleep and keep him happy while holding him, but Noah prefers me. The other two boys did this as well and I'm sure its because I'm with him 24/7 and the primary food source.
Breastfeeding has been such a joy the third time around. Noah is a great nurser and was from Day 1. He is a quick feeder, never more than 10 minutes. While breastfeeding can be difficult while chasing the other two, I manage to find time to sit and just give Noah the attention. He has started smiling at me while eating and pulling off just to coo and smile at me. It is so rewarding to have this experience with him and know that not only is he happy, but I am giving him the BEST food possible. It is n0urishing him and helping him to grow strong. I look at him and am amazed that for 9 months, my body nourished him inside of me and now for 2.5 months, he is growing all because of my milk.
Noah continues to be a wonderful addition to our family. He brings a calm to our household and a business all at the same time. He is a reminder to me of our Father's love for us and His promise to bring joy to our lives when we are faithful to him.
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