Five Months.

 GROWTH

Bennett is 17lbs and 25" by my measuring. His growth has slowed down significantly from the earlier months. 

He had a doctor appointment this month. They measured him at 16lbs 10oz and 24" although I don't trust the lady that does the length. She isn't the most practiced at it. Nicole double-checked his length and she too got 25" so I'm sure he's around there somewhere. The doctor says that he's super healthy and doing wonderfully. 

EATING

Still nursing on demand. He can nurse wherever, whenever and for however long he likes. I did give him a tiny taste of avocado once and he didn't seem to enthused so I really don't think he's ready for solids yet. He does like to gnaw on raw, cold carrots (big ones) though. More so because his gums hurt from teething than for food.

SLEEPING

Hahahahaha! This month we had the biggest landslide in sleeping that I've ever had in the history of all my children. He is now 100% bed sharing. I'm not a fan of it but it is the only way that he will sleep. Every time I put him down in his crib or pack 'n play he wakes up. So, we're bed sharers for now. Hopefully by the next update he'll be back in his crib. 

ACTIVITY / MILESTONES

Rolling has been achieved! He now rolls from belly to back. This means that tummy time is slightly more enjoyable now since he as a say on when it's over. He really enjoys his exersaucer this month and finds it highly entertaining. He laughs really easily these days. You can really tell that he's teething hardcore too. His gums feel swollen and he chews on everything! Recently I've been attempting to sit him up unsupported and he can do it for a couple seconds every once in a while. He sits supported though for ages. 

We celebrated his first Halloween this month. We dressed him up as a cow. We went a short ways with the big kids while trick or treating but he ended up falling asleep in the carrier.

CLOTHING

Since his diapers won't really change now, I'm taking them off of this category. If anything does change with them I'll let you know. 

He still wears all 6-9 month clothes. However, some outfits are getting a little tighter on him . So I anticipate we'll have to move to twelve months sooner rather than later. Ugh.... 

I've been really loving to put baby legs on him instead of pants recently.