So my son and I are constantly learning each other. Just when I think we have it figured it out - he changes. So I am so blessed. Joshua started sleeping through the night at 3 1/2 months. We by chance changed him from eating every 3 hours - 5 oz to every 4 hours - 6 oz and the last bottle we do 8 oz with cereal. It was working. He was sleeping 8:30pm - 6:30am, 10 hours which is suggested for his age. 
Even though he was doing so well, New Year's eve it went to pot. I don't know if he is going through a growth spurt (as suggested by other moms) or if he needs more food - I can't imagine any more food fitting in him. I know it sounds stupid - but he is so big already I don't want to make him to be too heavy. Babies who breastfeed never have issues with overeating but bottle fed babies can - I don't want to start bad habits.
A friend of mine gave me some material she received from an infant sleep specialist. I am eager to read it and learn the best way to get a baby who is getting what he needs as far as sleep and eating. I go to the doctor on Monday with him and hope to talk to her about it too. I am thinking it might be time to start cereal or some solid foods.
The last issue were working out is to Swaddle or not to Swaddle. I love my son he is the best thing in my world, however left to his own devices he is a mess. HE is so active in his sleep that if we don't swaddle him he wakes himself up. He ends up hitting himself in the face. So we've continued to swaddle him but he's breaking out. He is also moving a lot more and I a scared that he would roll over and not be able to prop his head up since his arms are in the swaddle. I would appreciate any wisdom you want to share with me about your swaddling experiences and how you transitioned.
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