9 Months

9 months old. Woah.

This month you are sitting and playing like a pro. You will attempt to commando crawl but are very content just sitting and watching your big brother. You like your who-zit toy, Sophie the giraffe, rings and other teething toys. You are also starting to put in/take out objects from containers.

You still love to eat. This month we introduced meats and "fun" foods like chicken soup and meatballs. Naturally, you love everything and continue to eat more than Mikey. You love fruit-- especially bananas and peaches. When the food comes at you, you get so excited and twirl your ankles and wrists in anticipation.  Even after you have finished eating and I sit down with my food, the ankles and wrists twirl!  

You make lots of cooing sounds and we have heard you babble "da-da". 

Sleeping has not been the best this month but you have a valid excuse....TEETHING. I called you vampire baby and "fang boy" this month due to your lateral top teeth being well established and no sign of the front top teeth. They are starting to break through this month. You are also getting the laterals on the bottom and we can also see the whites of the top incisors. You have been waking two to three times per night, nurse and quickly go back to sleep. You get one good morning nap and then usually take a short snooze while we are out in the afternoon (usually at the pool during Mikey's swim lesson). We are lucky you are so cooperative and easy going. 

On a sad note, because you are eating so much solid food, my milk supply has dropped drastically. I still nurse you for comfort but am starting to give you formula 1-2 times per day. So sad!! (You don't even notice a difference!)

Here is the latest info from your doctor visit:

Height: 27.75" (28th%)
Weight: 19 lb 7.9 oz (48th%)

Another fun month, Nicholas!  We love you!