The Robiltons

Dear Henry,
You're one month old - and we've already learned so much about you. Your favorite place to fall asleep is cuddled on someone's chest. We swaddle you at night, and sometimes during the day, so you don't rouse yourself with the jerky motions of your arms and legs (you still love to extend them straight out - as you did in utero). But you fight the swaddle with all your might and try to break free. We haven't tried using duct tape (a trick passed along by my ob/gyn - not your pediatrician) but we did buy the "Miracle Blanket" online, and although it helps you resist it too. You sleep well at night, but cat nap all day unless you're in the stroller. You're eating well and growing fast - at your four week check-up you were in the 90th percentile for length (at 22.8 inches) and the 70th for weight (at 11 pounds). You've already outgrown some of your clothes and you seem too big for your bassinet. For the first time last night you were in your crib in your own room - and you didn't seem to mind. You love to look at contrasting patterns - especially the bull's eye flashcard we have above your change table. You also love to look out the window, or toward any source of light. When you're awake you are very alert - you love to try to hold up your head and take in the world around you. Your eyes are big and bright, and the loveliest shade of blue. We can't wait to see your first real smile!