Baby Milestones: The First Month

Little Del is now almost four months old, and though we’ve been noting his milestones in his baby book, I thought it was well neigh time we got them documented for our loved ones and the world alike to appreciate. So here they are, in all their glory and illustrative-ness!

Week 1 Milestones

Birth! Baby Del was born at home on Friday, December 21st, 2007 at 7 pounds 14 ounces and 20-1/2 inches.

His estimated due date was December 11th, 2007 and he had one day of practice labor on December 14th. Labor signs began day before his birthday on December 20th at approximately 2:00 pm, making his labor about 16 hours total, with about 7 hours of earnest hard work. With no eye ointment given he was able to look around the room with his eyes open right away!

Breastfeeding! Little Del latched on for the first time approximately 20 minutes after birth, as his mother was birthing his placenta.

Startling: Loud noises definitely make Little Del startle.

Week 2 Milestones

Following Movement: At approximately two weeks Baby Del started following his Dad’s hand movements with his eyes.

First Smiles: Baby Del made his first smiles this week. Although some say these are just “gas smiles,” we think Baby Del was showing signs of personal contentment, even if he wasn’t smiling directly to us.

This week, he was also noticeably comforted to sleep by his mother or his grandmother’s singing. What a nice way to fall asleep!

Week 3 Milestones

Recognizing Voices: This week Baby Del began to look around when he heard his mama’s voice.

Responding to Play: Grandma Janice had success this week with Petey the Peacock. Baby Del watched as she held it before him.

Responding to Sounds: Grandpa Dave likes to whistle! Baby Del likes to hear the whistling!

One Month Milestones

Notices Hands: Look! What’s that? Baby Del noticed his right hand for the first time when he was around one month old.

Active Smiles: Baby Del is really smiling actively now in response to the people and things around him.

Independent Play: Around one mouth, Baby Del’s mouth found his fingers for the first time, accidental though it may have been. He likes to suck on his fingers, and he likes to blow bubbles with his saliva!

Enjoys Music: Baby Del likes his bouncy seat, and he really likes the music his bouncy seat plays. He especially likes it when we conduct music in front of him with our hands!

Cooing: Yay! Baby Del has such a sweet voice.

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