Yes, it's true: Monkey is one month old as of yesterday. Thanks to our non-lunar sleep cycle, that's kind of like today around here. Actually, the whole month has pretty much been one very long day. But oh, what Monkey has accomplished in that day. At his one month check up yesterday, he weighed 8 lbs, 2 oz and was 20 inches long. This keeps him firmly in the 10th percentile for height and weight and right on track. The big surprise was another measurement: his head has jumped from the 5th percentile to the 25th! That amounts to about an inch and a half increase in circumference. There are giant German noggins on both sides of Monkey's family, so it isn't a complete shock, but still. Seems like there must be some big brains in there.
We are also pleased to report that Monkey is now wearing his cloth diapers and newborn clothes!!! The cloth diapers help with filling out the newborn clothes but even in disposables the preemies are a tight fit now. We find it isn't worth the wrestling match to get his arms in those little sleeves. For those curious about cloth diapers, what is working for us right now are prefolds during the day and Kissaluvs at night. We are switching between Thirsties, Bummis and Proraps covers. If we had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Thirsties although the Bummis are winning us over. Aunt A and Uncle N graciously loaned us their Sleepy Wrap and Monkey really loves to be carried around in it. It is quite possibly his favorite place to be. Actually, his favorite place to be would be in the Sleepy Wrap while bouncing on the exercise ball. As long as this happens within viewing distance of a laptop (thank you, hulu!) we are happy to indulge him.
