About Me

As Piers heads off to daycare, I wrote (I mean Piers wrote, with mommy's help), a little summary of his habits thus far. I'm sure gonna miss hangin out with my little buddy everyday - hopefully he's a good boy at daycare!!

Eating
I’m a big, growing boy and I sure do like to eat. In fact, I’m well on my way to doubling my birth weight! I eat “on demand” every 2-3 hours. I usually eat 4 oz. of formula at each feeding – sometimes an ounce more, sometimes an ounce less. If I fall asleep before I’m finished with my bottle, I may want another ounce or two within an hour. As a general rule of thumb, start by preparing 4 oz. (Hint – I nap best after a feeding).

Burping
After I eat I like to burp – and, unfortunately, spit-up! I’ve even been known to spit-up a full hour (or more) after I’ve eaten. But, like the doctor said, I’m a “happy” spitter-upper, so, no need to worry. The bummer is, I may need my clothes changed once or twice throughout the day. Hopefully you have a few bibs on hand that I can use, as I will need them!

Sleeping
I’m a curious little guy, therefore, I don’t always like to nap. But, boy, if I don’t, I sure do get cranky!! I might tell you I’m tired by crying/fussing and/or rubbing my eyes. In a perfect world, I would nap about 4 hours a day. A goal might be to shoot for two 2 hour naps. In most cases, there’s no need to wake me if I’m sleeping. Even though I may fight you, a good old-fashioned swaddling helps me sleep. I’m talking arms tucked in and the blanket folded tight. If I’m still upset after swaddling, then I may be hungry, need to burp, or simply need a change of scenery. I’m most likely to nap after I’ve been fed, burped and swaddled – sucking on my pacifier, of course.

Calming
I often suck on a pacifier (and my hands and thumbs!) You will find that the pacifier soothes me and helps me calm down or sleep. Also, I like to be held over the shoulder (like I’m being burped) or like to face outward to see what’s going on around me. If I’m really fussy – I’m either tired or gassy (or, hungry, of course). If I’m gassy, you can bicycle my legs.

Playing
I love to look at bright lights and the animals on my mobile. I also like my bouncy seat and swing, but don’t always stay content there. I’m not a big fan of tummy time, but my parents insist that I at least try for a bit each day – at home and at daycare. At home, I love to lie on my back and look up at the star on my activity mat. Oh, and looking in the mirror can be fun, too. I also like to cuddle and be held - lots! Like most babies, I like music, dancing, books, funny faces/noises and receiving lots and lots of loving attention!!

A Few of My Favorite Things. . .

Piers, almost 3 months now, certainly has his likes and dislikes.

Likes:
- Chewing his hands and sucking his thumb (when he can find it)
- eating (of course)
- the star on his activity mat
- the mirror
- the orange mole(Holy Moly)on this bouncy seat
- the animals on his changing table mobile
- people - loves seeing new faces and smiling
- laughing
- being held
- to mommy's dismay, the TV
- bath time
- diaper changes (sometimes, at least - we've come a long way!)
- his pacifiers!!!
- swaddling


Dislikes:
- Getting dressed
- tummy time
- walking around the mall with mommy
- getting in his carseat
- not being fed the exact second he decides he is hungry
- tummy aches!

If the Name Fits. . .

Phew! We are finally starting to adjust to our new world - and so is Piers, luckily. When I first set out to recraft this blog with Piers in mind (or Baby-to-Be, rather), I thought about changing the name of the blog; after all, the original moniker, "Insatiable Appetites" seemed outdated and reminiscent of our restaurant-reviewing days. Little did I know how fitting the title would be. I must have known deep down that I would someday have a son with an "insatiable appetite." Piers loves his food! He loves eating and loves anything to do with food (not at all like his mama)! The mere sight of the bottle gets him excited! At 9 weeks, Piers weighs a whopping 13.3 lbs (and is 23" tall)! Oofhhfda! Mama's back is getting sore! Many exciting things have gone on over the last month or so. Piers celebrated his first Christmas, receiving lots of love (and gifts!!) from his many admirers. He also met Santa and viewed the Macy's 8th floor display; he loved looking at the bright lights and watching the animated figurines. Unfortunately, Daddy was sick on Christmas Eve, but we didn't let it spoil the fun. We stayed in and watched "It's a Wonderful Life," and read "T'was the Night Before Christmas." Piers rang in his first New Year by sleeping through the night for the first time - too bad mommy and daddy stayed up with friends until 3am! We also celebrated Daddy's 32nd Birthday - first a surprise lunch at Punch Pizza and again at Buca. Grandma and Grandpa M even joined in the festivities! Piers reached another milestone this past month - he received his first set of immunizations (aka, shots)! Mommy and Daddy cried right along with Piers! It was so hard to see our little peanut in pain! On another sad note, Mommy's maternity leave is quickly coming to a close! I will miss hanging out with my little stinker during the day - but a mama's gotta do what a mama's gotta do!! Til next time. . .anyone wanna guess how big Piers will be at the 3 month mark?

January 2010 - Piers 2 months

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