Colton Turns 4 Months Old & Welcomes New Playmate, Carson James Schaub

Yesterday Colton turned 4 months old which is just hard for me to believe! He is absolutely amazing and it is hard to imagine mine and Chad's life before him.

The past 3 nights Colton has slept 12 hours which is HUGE! Until that he was getting up at least once but most of the time twice to eat. All of a sudden Sunday night he went the distance. We put him down about 7p and he doesn't get up until 7a. It is awesome! Unfortunately Chad and I still can't sleep through the night.

I have to admit, I like the 3-4 month age better than the "newborn" phase. He is so much fun now. He loves to hear himself "talk" and laugh, he loves his jumperoo, playing airplane and really has developed a little personality. I don't feel like he is as "breakable" anymore. If I could birth another 4 month old I might consider having one soon but since that isn't possible Colton will wait awhile on a sibling. Chad and I need to enjoy some sleep and forget those sleepless nights before a 2nd one will even be an option!

Colton was supposed to go for his 4 month well visit today, however his pediatrician had a family emergency and needed to reschedule for next week. He will go in two weeks when Chad can be in town and go with us. I will keep you posted on his weight.

Sunday our good friends, Becky & Brian Schaub, welcomed their little boy, Carson James, into the world 5 weeks early! Although 5 weeks early, Carson was a little tank weighing 6 lbs 11 oz and 19.5 inches long. He was on track to being a 9-10 lb baby. Carson is doing really good but still in the NICU. We ask for your prayers that he can come home soon. Colton is definitely excited to have a new playmate in town!