After BabyL turned four weeks, things did start to get better. He started to fall into a more predictable sleep/wake pattern. He started to notice what was going on around him. He started to make sounds other than crying. He even flipped himself from tummy to back — twice! — but that was probably by accident, haha.
Our dogs got more comfortable with the baby. White Dog stopped hiding under the bed every time the baby cried. I got more comfortable leaving the house with the baby on my own.
Nursing became second-nature. It became easier to get the baby latched on by myself (he stopped sticking his hands in front of his mouth while eating).
He started sleep longer — probably my favorite part.
We were finally rewarded with a smile the day before he turned 8 weeks. We weren't really sure at the time, not knowing how to tell the difference between a "gas smile" and a true social smile. A "gas smile" is a reflex, and only the corners of their mouth move. Usually the mouth remains closed. A social smile is usually open-mouthed, and the baby's cheeks lift.
And I'll end the short second month recap with his 2-month well-baby checkup. He's up to 12 pounds, and measuring 23 ¼ inches long. He took his vaccines like a champ. He was extra sleepy that evening and part of the next day, but never got a fever, and was not extra fussy.
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