Motherhood: Month 3
Guess who turned 3 months old today?
On one hand, I feel like time is flying. I look back at Wyatt's newborn pictures and already can't remember him being that small. But on the other hand, it's nearly impossible to remember my life before him.
Here's our 3 month update:
Wyatt
My little guy had a lot of firsts this month:
- First road trip. He was miserable! We are only flying to NJ from now on.
- First time meeting both sides of the family, including 5 great-grandparents. He seemed to adore everyone!
- First time sleeping through the night! Tummy sleeping is still going well. We get about 6-7 uninterrupted hours each night. Pure bliss.
- First time being sick. At least I think he's sick. He's had a fever the past few days and has been screaming his head off. It's either that or some early signs of teething. Which is definitely a possibility since he's constantly drooling, chewing on everything (he even forgot how to suck his pacifier and just gnaws on it), and sticking his hand in his mouth.
Speaking of his hand, he's slowly starting to grab things, but only with his left hand. His left hand is also the only one that ends up in his mouth. Does this mean he'll be a lefty?
He's showing a lot more personality lately, too. I absolutely love his coos. I can already tell the difference between the happy sighs and I'm-getting-bored sighs. His noises are too precious.
He flashes smiles every morning, but the rest of the day is dominated by dirty looks. I like to believe this means he won't be afraid to say how he really feels once he gets older, like his mommy. 
Unfortunately, the third month wasn't all fun. Wyatt's reflux is still an issue. Projectile vomiting made a return this week. And I finally accepted the fact that he has colic. At least five nights a week, my evenings are spent bouncing, rocking, shhh-ing, and doing anything possible to calm him down. Luckily, his rough periods only last from about 6- 10pm. I know it could be a lot worse!
Mommy
I love being Wyatt's mom so much! It's oddly refreshing to go from always having structured, predictable days to truly not know what to expect each morning.
The evenings are pretty hard. Sometimes, I find myself crying along with Wyatt or sending my husband desperate texts begging him to come home early. But, like the whole not sleeping issue, I know this stage is temporary and will be a vague memory soon.
Running is going well, especially now that I can run with Wyatt. My speed is coming back more quickly than my endurance which was unexpected. I'm getting the itch to race again, too. I can't wait for my half marathon in April!
My weight loss continues to be slow and steady. I'm only one pound away from my pre-pregnancy weight, but a few more pounds away from my normal weight. Though my stomach is still much larger than normal.
I don't fit into any of my old pants, so I finally sucked it up and bought new jeans this week. It's tempting to try to diet or count calories, but I still believe it's just going to take my body time (and abandoning some excuses) to get back to normal. Especially since I'm continuing to lose weight. Hopefully toning up will happen as I get in better shape.
Plus, breast-feeding really takes a toll on me physically. Constant snacking is the only way I feel energized enough to function. Nursing Wyatt is my body's top priority now, and I fear even being slightly restrictive with my eating habits may put successful breast-feeding in jeopardy.
On to month 4. Let the adventure continue!
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February 23rd, 2012 - 21:11
Love his tummy time picture! Those eyes are amazing. And you look great! I am 10x hungrier breast feeding than I ever was pregnant. My husband used to bring me cheese and crackers in the middle of the night b/c I would be nursing and starving! My first daughter was SO serious…giving those dirty looks…and still does! It is quite funny now. At 2 it just appears that she is trying to figure you out before she gets to know you. #2 is SO smiley! It will be funny t see how the two of them are when they are older. And…always passing on my favorites…I love Hylands teething tablets (if he s teething). They help both my girls calm down through the cutting through phase.
February 23rd, 2012 - 21:24
Girl you look GREAT! What a sweet baby boy and a beautiful mama!
February 23rd, 2012 - 22:23
He is such a cutie! Thanks for the update!
I found that my weight loss plateaued 1-3 months post-partum, then picked up again, to the point that now, at 5 months, I weigh 5 lbs less than pre-pregnancy, without dieting at all, and moderate exercise (3 days/week run or spin). I think the breast feeding demands increased or something!
Jen
February 23rd, 2012 - 23:10
Wyatt is SUCH A CUTIE PIE!!!! And I think you look pretty damn FABULOUS!!!
February 24th, 2012 - 09:01
Adorable kid – here’s to hoping he’s a lefty!!
February 24th, 2012 - 09:13
Wyatt seriously gets cuter everyday. I just want to hug and kiss him through the screen! And you’re looking fantastic, missy.
February 24th, 2012 - 10:49
Holy crap, your stomach looks amazing! My baby is 4 months and mine is a stretch marked flabby mess
Ah well. Worth it, I suppose 
February 24th, 2012 - 22:40
cute as ever! hoping month by month things get a little easier
February 25th, 2012 - 07:33
and just when i think this is going to be a tough day, i read this and remind myself that it can be a good day!!! i was sad when i woke up, my husband talking about eating right and working out. it being a long run day. sad that i have to eat no fruits or veggies before my ultrasound monday. but i have a lot to do and learn about fertility today. so i will focus on that now and be happy. meanwhile, beth from running my kitchen and little j bird jenny and i are thinking nj meet up in july. i think the weekend of the 14th. i know you are interested…
February 26th, 2012 - 04:37
Love this! And I have to say thanks to you, because last night after hours of tears for the third night in a row I thought of your struggles with wyatt sleeping. My son TJ was born Monday and I haven’t gotten him to sleep longer than an hour on his back. He hates being swaddled and screams bloody murder when he is flat. I think he may have reflux as I do. Long story short I figured out he is a side sleeper just a few hours ago and he slept soundly. If not for you sharing wyatts struggle and allowing him to sleep on his belly I may not have done it due to what society says. So thank you!
February 26th, 2012 - 08:51
Aww I’m so sorry you went through that too! But so happy to hear you found a solution
February 26th, 2012 - 15:30
Happy 3 months to Wyatt! And you look great, too! I also found I was hungry all the time when bfeeding, and my body held onto a few pounds until we weaned around a year, which I hear is pretty common. But your belly will continue to shrink and you’ll get into those jeans.
The colic should ease up soon, too… 3-4 months is a magical time for a lot of fussy babies, hope you soon see a change!
February 27th, 2012 - 11:47
I’ve been reading your blog since Wyatt’s birth, and I have a nephew who is only 2 months older than Wyatt. Reading about your struggles with Wyatt’s colic has been very relateable for my family because my nephew, Brady, went through the exact same thing. Seriously, I read your posts and think about how my brother and sister-in-law were having the same problems with Brady. In fact, when they would ask me to babysit so that they could get away from the screaming for a night, I would sit and wonder “How have they done this every night for the last five months?!” My sister-in-law switched from breastfeeding to formula finally this month, even though she was very reluctant to do so because everyone says ‘breast is best’, but the change has made a small difference in Brady’s vomitting. The biggest change, though, happened after they brought Brady to a chiropractor as a last resort. My brother and his wife were very skeptical, but now they’re believers! Brady has been like a different child for the last month! It’s been wonderful to see him turn into such a happy baby!
February 27th, 2012 - 16:02
My husband is a chiropractor, so I’m happy to hear chiropractic helped your nephew!
February 27th, 2012 - 13:39
Long time blog reader…but I don’t comment too often. It has been so amazing to get a peak into Wyatt’s growth/development and to hear about your journey into motherhood. P.S. You look amazing! I can’t believe you just had a baby!
February 27th, 2012 - 14:12
Wyatt is such a cutie!!! I think you look amazing and it’s so good to hear how easy it is to get back into running
February 28th, 2012 - 16:11
You look great and Wyatt is such a cute little man!
February 29th, 2012 - 09:19
I love all his cute expressions! can’t believe he is 3 months already aahh!
February 29th, 2012 - 09:50
Jen, I just love your attitude! Even with things that can be incredibly frustrating for you, you find a way to focus on the positive and know that everything is going to be fine and things will get easier. Refreshing!