The Gauck's: Weeks 17, 18, 19

Our little guy is getting so big! He turned 4 months on May 9. We can't even remember life before him and we love that. He brightens our world each and every day.

Noah had his 2nd round of shots on the 18th. He cried only a few seconds and then was fine. Thankfully, this time he didn't spike a temp and seemed pretty much himself. He weighed in at 13# 140z (40%), 25 1/4 inches (70%) and his head circumference was 41.5 cm (40%). The doctor said he can start solids at any point in the near future. Yikes!

Noah babbles alot. He even said "ma ma" twice on Mother's Day. What a wonderful gift! I was spoiled by Noah and Daddy. I got a beautiful necklace with his birthstone, rosebush and breakfast and dinner made by Daddy. I cried several times that day. Missing mom so much, yet so thankful that I'm Noah's mommy. I never thought that day would ever be a happy one again since mom passed. It now has a new meaning for me and I'm very greatful for that.

Noah is also blowing bubbles, raspberries, cooing, squealing....we love listening to him on the monitor in the morning when he first wakes up. He just talks and talks. When we go in to get him, he lights up and is so excited! We usually fight over who gets to go in and get him. He has been doing well sleeping-goes to bed around 8pm and sleeps til 6am waking once to eat. However, we were just saying how thankful we were that he was sleeping well and last night he woke every 3 hours. He's a little jokester! Noah is using his hands alot-to grab things, to put in his both, to pull your hair, to spin his toys on the exersaucer. He is also on the move and loves it! He can pivot and push himself across the floor while on his back. Noah is also on the move in his crib. It's pretty funny to see the positions he gets himself in and where he ends up! He is doing a good job sitting with the boppy pillow or in the Bumbo. He also loves the exersaucer, but hasn't figured out he can turn himself while in it. Noah loves sitting in his highchair while I cook dinner. He is so interested in everything I'm doing. I think he's going to be a good cook like daddy. He also had his first experience in the pool! He was content in daddy's arms. We've been enjoying getting out for walks as the weather has been beautiful!

Now for some pictures...