6 Months

 

My little man is 6 months old!

Stats:
Head Circumference: 17.5 inches, 80%
Length: 27.5 inches, 75% (he grew 2 inches in the last 2 months!)
Weight: 17 lbs, 7 oz, 55%

My goal was to nurse for the first 6 months. I didn't want to put too much pressure on myself with returning to work and all so I thought that was a realistic goal to set.  Here we are already at the 6 month mark and I can't imagine giving it up already.  Nursing was important to me because of the health benefits for baby (and the calorie burning for Mama!) but what I didn't realize is the extent of the Mama-Baby bonding it creates.  There were many times I wanted to give up in the beginning and I remember thinking "I totally get why so many women don't do this!" But I can say I am soooo happy that I stuck with it.  My new goal is now Hanley's 1st Birthday!