Doctor, Doctor

Today was Koen's first doctor's appointment and 2 month check up. No surprises here - he is the picture of health and in the 95th percentile for weight! 14 pounds on the nose. He was charming and smiley with his doctor and didn't fuss a bit while being poked and prodded. Then it was time for his immunizations. His doctor is smart and doesn't give the needles herself (who wants kids running away in fear every time they see you?). So we headed off to see our friend Susan in the lab (we know Susan well by now - Bodhi has already charmed the heck out of all the nurses in the building). Koen was no different than his brother as the nurses fussed over him and oohed and aahed over his full head of hair and beautiful blue eyes. It was all rainbows and lollipops until the needle went in. Koen's face was purple and covered in tears in no time. Surprisingly enough, he was smiling up at me not two minutes later. He's been a bit on and off all day today, but otherwise is in great shape.

In other news, Koen slept a full two hours in his bassinet today and we'll be braving the co-sleeper tonight. Fingers crossed!!!!

All About Koen at 2 months...

What makes him smile: tummy tickles, 3am snuggles, "Hands Together, Hands Apart", pictures of other babies, looking at himself in the mirror

What soothes him: being held tight and bundled (snowsuit, car seat, swaddled, carrier), bum patting, quiet singing

Songs we sing: Hands Together, Hands Apart, Roly Poly, Grand Old Duke of York, Edelweiss, You are my Sunshine, Baby Beluga

Places we go: The park, the library, Bodhi's school, Grandma's house, Sophie and Clara's house

Nicknames: Koko, Coconut, Coach, Ko-ster, Baby Koen

Likes: bouncing, black and white pictures, Bodhi, the vacuum, being on his tummy, the bath

Dislikes: being tired, sleeping independently, being on his back

2 months old!

This past weekend marked Koen's 2nd month birthday. 2 months!!!!!! Where has the time gone? That's 60 whole days of having a family of four - feels like he's always been with us. Koen is definitely showing more and more signs of developing lately - less crying, more cooing, lots of smiles, head holding, and good long sleeps during the day. He'll even spend a good 15 minutes on his play mat checking out his toys (something which he was NOT interested in doing at all up until a week ago). He and Bodhi continue to share a special bond - Bodhi is so proud to introduce him every time we see someone everywhere we go - school, grocery store, on the street... He proudly announces "That's Koen!!!".

The weather is finally starting to get nicer so we're spending a lot more time outside which Koen seems to really enjoy (I can tell by his happy snores). I'll put Koen in the carrier and the three of us will head to the park or a walk around the neighbourhood - which inevitably ends up with Bodhi jumping in every puddle he can find - oh, to be a kid again. The fresh air is doing us all a world of good after a very long, cold winter.

Koen continues to sleep well. He sleeps tucked into my arm so I can keep him on his side (still a bit gassy to be on his back, but doing much better) and will sleep 3 or 4 hours at a time. When he wakes in the night he just pants a little or makes a little whimper (never cries) and I wake up and feed him then he's right back to sleep. He still has trouble sleeping on his own during the day so sleeps mostly on me in the carrier or in his car seat after a car trip, but this seems to work well for all of us.

Happy 2 month birthday Koen!