Weight? 13lbs 14oz!
Clothing? Still 3 months!
Sleep? Gets up at 1:30am or so to eat and then 6:30 or 7 for the morning
Best moment this week? Celebrating Daniel's first Valentines Day, playing in the snow and going to Target without him fussing one bit. He even fell asleep in the cart!
Sounds? He seems like he is really trying to talk now. He will have a conversation with me and sometimes it sounds like he is saying "yes" or "no".
Toys? He loves his new little duck bath toy mommy and daddy got him for Valentine's Day.
Eating? He has now tried applesauce, bananas, peaches, prunes, squash, peas and sweet potatoes. He does not like prunes or squash right now. His favorites are bananas and sweet potatoes.
Likes/Dislikes? He has been very weird with people. If they come close too fast he gets upset. He needs a minute to warm up. (this is mainly with men)
What I am looking forward to? Nothing specific, but I am always looking forward to seeing what new things Daniel does.
Milestones? By the five-month-marker, your baby's senses of hearing and vision are almost completely developed. That name you so thoughtfully chose for him and have been lovingly whispering and singing to him for months? He just might recognize it as his own now and turn toward you when you call his name. He's eagerly taking in everything around him (assisted by new motor skills, such as confident head control and strong push-ups) and trying to make sense of it all (hey, how did that happen?!!). He's also trying to let you know what he's thinking and feeling. It's probably already pretty clear to you when he's uncomfortable, mad, or simply bored, since he lets you know by crying, kicking, squirming, or a hearty combination of all three.
He may also start to reveal his strong attachment to you and other beloved caregivers by raising his arms to request a cuddle ("Pick me up, please, Mommy!") or crying when you walk out of the room ("Don't leave me!"). So it's quite possible that he may be showing the earliest signs of stranger anxiety—becoming clingy, shy, and fearful around unfamiliar people. Don't force the issue — instead, warn visitors (even Grandma) that new people and sudden advances scare him, and ask them not to pick him up right away. Keep your little one cozily on your lap while he warms to the idea of another person giving him a squeeze (he may or may not eventually give in — and it's okay if he doesn't).
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