Oliver's 16 Weeks

If I could go back in time, I would give myself a hug and tell myself not to fear, because I could never imagine the joy that was to come.... Oliver's a dream baby. He's always happy with a big smile. He's made me appreciate being a mom to my three kiddos, just that much more. Sometimes we get so caught up in life and how busy it is. With having Oliver join our family it's made me realize all the simple joys in life and all the things we take for granted. I wish I could slow down time, Oliver is growing so fast and I can't believe he is already 4 months. 

- Oliver still loves to hold hands when he needs to be comforted. This is something we did with him in the hospital, as we couldn't hold him when he got upset.

- Oliver is still doing great with peeing and pooping. I know this may not seem like a big thing but it is for a Spina Bifida mom. As it means that everything is working and he doesn't need a catheter.

 - Oliver loves sucking and chewing on his hands.

- Oliver also like playing with soft blankets and bringing them to his face.

- Oliver has started playing with toys and grabbing things.

-Oliver's NICU hair cut (bold spots) are finally starting to grow in.

- Oliver can hold his head up pretty good but can still be a bit wobbly when he gets tired. Due to the size of his head, it's harder for him to hold his head up then most babies.

- Oliver is on a good routine. Eats every three hours in the day with 2.5 hour feeds in the evening. Last feed at night is at 10pm followed by 8 hours of sleep. Which we all love.

- Oliver just had his second set of shots. First once were at 2 months and now his 4 month shots. Oliver didn't even flinch, whimper or cry when he got his first shots do to the lack of feeling in his legs. For his 4 month shots he flinched a bit with no crying. 
-At our last physiotherapy appointment we got some fun new exercises and starches to do. With the stretches we do, they go along with movements that baby's would morals do at Oliver's age. the main one we are focusing on doing is practising assisted rolling. Which Oliver loves to do.