Julian at 2 Months

Our sweet Julian is two months old.  Already.  Or finally.  I'm not sure which, because in some ways the time has flown, but in others it feels as if he has been a part of our family forever.

Comparisons between Luca and Julian are probably inevitable, but the truth is that they are so different.  For starters, Julian's babyhood is completely distinct from Luca's in that he has a big brother smushing his face, rubbing his head while he's sleeping, and generally loving him hard like a toddler does.  Though there have been moments when Julian would clearly rather be sleeping, he's starting to light up when he hears Luca's voice and I'm already projecting a long and sweet brotherly relationship between the boys.  

Though we know that baby looks can change quickly, for the moment Julian is looking much more like the Allen side of the family, while Luca bears a strong resemblance to T.  I like to think that they still look somewhat like each other, and only time will tell whether they look like apples from the same tree or not. 

Now for the details.  Last week Julian saw Dr. Bodine for his two month appointment.  He weighed in at 12 lb 12 oz (75th percentile), was 23.5 inches long (75th percentile) and his head measured 15 7/8 inches (90th percentile).   Julian suffered the requisite shots but was sure to let us know that he wasn't impressed.  That baby can go from zero to 120 on the cry meter in one second, and will have you covering your ears, he's so loud.  

He's also so sweet.  Julian has been smiling and cooing and laughing early and likes nothing more than to look into your eyes (or at your forehead) and interact with you.  His sleep is becoming more regular and organized and though he's not setting any sleep records, he has given us a number of 5-6 hour stretches and even one 7 hour sleep, which according to the doctor puts him in the top 25% of sleepers.  

Other Julian fun facts:

-  He has the most beautifully shaped head.

-  His eyes are, for now, very blue.

-  Julian is noticeably strong, particularly in his neck and legs.

-  We love him.