Tag: <span>9 month old baby boy</span>

Hooray! No more pumping! Over the weekend I packed up that pump and all it’s parts and can officially declare 9 months of pumping a success. Didn’t produce quite enough but glad I did what I could for as long as I could. I actually used an app to track my pumping and it shows I pumped about 4,100 oz. Sounds like a lot but if I were producing enough it should have been twice that amount. Now I can gear up for a number of BIG things happening over the next 2 months: lasik eye surgery, shooting a wedding in Mexico, wisdom teeth removal (the final top 2), 3 week Euro trip, shooting a wedding in Paris and planning Nolan’s 1st birthday extravaganza. Heck, I even started reading again! (“The Way of Kings” by Brandon Sanderson) Though at a much slower pace compared to pre-Nolan but at least I have a bit of “me” time again. Been having to employ a TON of self control not to read all the way into the wee hours of the morning. Anyhow, after all that we kick it into high gear for wedding season.

What’s up with my Nolan? He has eaten a number of more solid, non-pureed foods. Was a bit hesitant at first giving us that cringe look that he inherited from mommy, but we can tell he totally digs the savory, flavorful stuff like pho and other soupy dishes. He automatically opens his mouth wide for every bite. We’re still giving him pureed foods at least once a day so he can ease into the solids. Nolan also enjoys munching on peaches and nectarines. I take a few big bites for him first and hand it on over for the little guy to go to town with. Love it that he knows how to use those bottom teeth to get the juices out. Lately he’s been addicted to closing doors, pressing buttons and cruising furniture. LOVES peek-a- boo and his nightly ritual of chasing mommy around the room before bath time (we both crawl). He’s also gotten very attached to both Rob and I–wants to be held and smiles when he sees us which leads to definite signs of “stranger danger”.

Showing off his rack of teeth on the bottom.

I still enjoy watching him play. So curious as to what goes on in that little head of his.

Has learned to press the buttons to play different sounds.

Once in a while glances over at me with a huge smile.

We can’t wait to meet little Romy! Plus, check out my crazy afro bangs!! I really hope they grow faster so I can flatten ’em down. Ugh.

First fruit experience!

Today was Nolan’s worst doctor’s visit EVER. Odd thing was, he didn’t even get a single shot! First he peed on daddy, then he peed all over the exam table while being poked and prodded by the doctor. Poor kid was so scared he screamed and clung to his daddy for dear life and would not let go. Dreading how his 12 month visit will turn out when he gets a whopping 6 shots and a blood draw. Way to say: “happy 1st birthday, kiddo!”

Here are his 9 month specs. Compared to his 6 month check-up he is down in every category. Dr says its a-ok; babies tend to gain less weight when they start to eat solids and have spurts of growth like he did early on. Just leveling off for now until the next big spurt.

Weight: 19.5 lbs (46 percentile)
Height: 29.5 inches (90 percentile)
Head circumference: 18 inches (73 percentile)

Sourced from Child Growth Calculator.

Only thing I must rant about is the evolution of baby food. We just got into a comfortable routine of puree’ing veggies and fruits when all of a sudden I now must start introducing meats and having Nolan use his hands to eat a greater variety of foods. It’s going to get more complicated in meal prepping and even more messy during mealtimes now. UGH!! By the time he’s a year old he’s no longer supposed to eat any more purred foods. I’ve only got 3 months to train this little human. *end rant*

My little chubby cakes all grown up.

I can’t get enough of his laughs!

Lookie what mommy made for me…

Oops, I broke 8-bit Mario’s arm.
Don’t worry, Nolan is not allowed to play with lego bricks at all! We’ve been experimenting and prepping for his 1st birthday party is all.

I really like this shot of him. It’s as if he really looks up to me. I hope to live a life that is worthy of his sincere admiration someday.

Robert’s turning another year wiser in a couple days. I took this morning candid shot of my boys last week and loved how it turned out. Father and son, eye-to-eye, best of buddies. I haven’t spoken much if at all on this blog about Robert’s important role as the stay at home parent. He’s never left Nolan’s side but for 8 hours max since the day he was born. With all that time they spend with each other, no wonder Nolan is so attached to his dad. Their hard wired connection and love for each other just warms my heart. No one can make Nolan laugh like his dad can; no one can calm him, soothe him, make him feel secure like his dad. Thanks to my wonderful husband for making that sacrifice of tending to our little monster 23.5/7. Your role is the most important one in our family life and I can’t wait to have more children with you if we are so blessed to have them. Happy early birthday, babe!

It’s been a while since we’ve had a laugh video–here’s a cute one to enjoy!
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