Sportin her 2 bottom teeth. This picture captures how silly this girl is. She does a fake little chuckle like half the day now too.
Monday, June 6, 2011
I'm back...kinda :)
I've been busy and haven't had an interest in keeping up with my blog lately. When Amelia turns 9 months, I'll do a post and let you know how she's doing. Here's a recent picture of her though. I love this girl sooooo much. Seriously. There are no words!
Sportin her 2 bottom teeth. This picture captures how silly this girl is. She does a fake little chuckle like half the day now too.
Sportin her 2 bottom teeth. This picture captures how silly this girl is. She does a fake little chuckle like half the day now too.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
quick update
Hi guys!
Amelia had her 6 month check-up yesterday. She is now weighing 18 lbs and 15 ounces...with a diaper on. She measured at 26ish inches. It was a good appointment. Doctor said she is healthy and seems to be right where she should be for everything. We asked her about her head being kinda flat. Basically it's not a big deal, it's only a cosmetic thing. She said her's is in the mild-moderate category and that her soft spots are still a good size, which means her head is still taking shape. We just need to keep her off it as much as possible. She did pretty good with her shots. No fevers or anything.
These last few weeks she keeps doing new things. It is so exciting and fun. She sits pretty good and just today she waved bye-bye. My mom was holding her and I was walking away, and we said "wave bye-bye to momma." She did! I called Patrick right away ;). We've been noticing how she checks out little things on everything. She will explore her toys and she even notices things on the wall when we're walking with her. She likes to touch light switches and our thermostat. She can pick up small objects with her thumb and index finger on her left hand mostly (pincer grasp I think??). She still loves kicking her legs and folding her hands together. She loves for us to hold her, walk around and show her new things. She also can say baba and mama now!! She prefers saying baba mostly though. Still waiting for her to say dada. She loves her jumperoo so much that she gave herself a blister on her pinky toe :(
Just a little check-in! She will be 7 months in 2 weeks, can't believe it!
Amelia had her 6 month check-up yesterday. She is now weighing 18 lbs and 15 ounces...with a diaper on. She measured at 26ish inches. It was a good appointment. Doctor said she is healthy and seems to be right where she should be for everything. We asked her about her head being kinda flat. Basically it's not a big deal, it's only a cosmetic thing. She said her's is in the mild-moderate category and that her soft spots are still a good size, which means her head is still taking shape. We just need to keep her off it as much as possible. She did pretty good with her shots. No fevers or anything.
These last few weeks she keeps doing new things. It is so exciting and fun. She sits pretty good and just today she waved bye-bye. My mom was holding her and I was walking away, and we said "wave bye-bye to momma." She did! I called Patrick right away ;). We've been noticing how she checks out little things on everything. She will explore her toys and she even notices things on the wall when we're walking with her. She likes to touch light switches and our thermostat. She can pick up small objects with her thumb and index finger on her left hand mostly (pincer grasp I think??). She still loves kicking her legs and folding her hands together. She loves for us to hold her, walk around and show her new things. She also can say baba and mama now!! She prefers saying baba mostly though. Still waiting for her to say dada. She loves her jumperoo so much that she gave herself a blister on her pinky toe :(
Just a little check-in! She will be 7 months in 2 weeks, can't believe it!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Who's there? and introducing....
Hiya. Just was curious as to who reads my blog. Please leave me a comment and let me know who you are and let me know if you have a blog that I should follow! Thanks :)
And I want to introduce to you my newest nephew Adam David. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He ended up getting RSV shortly after being born and was hospitalized for it. Thankfully he is getting better and home now. Can't wait to hold him again! Congrats to my brother Nathan and my sis Emileigh oh, and big sister Nataleigh.
And I want to introduce to you my newest nephew Adam David. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He ended up getting RSV shortly after being born and was hospitalized for it. Thankfully he is getting better and home now. Can't wait to hold him again! Congrats to my brother Nathan and my sis Emileigh oh, and big sister Nataleigh.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
1/2 a year already?!
Amelia turned 6 months old on March 21st. I can't believe it! She's been sick, again, so I was behind on taking her pictures.
Weight: over 18 pounds
Height: maybe 26 1/2 is my guess?
Eats: The past few weeks we started introducing some solid foods. She has tried rice cereal, oat cereal, bananas, avocado and sweet potatoes. I plan on making my own baby food. I will just steam the food and use my mini food processor. I bought ice cube trays and will freeze the food for later use. This might take some work, but hopefully I can find some time to do this. I think we can save alot of money this way, and the food will be better and more fresh for her.
Sleep: Terrible. She has been sick twice this past month!
Milestones: She can sit! I'm kinda in a hurry, so I'm not going to ramble on here.
Loves: Lots of things :) Not being sick :)...eating, babbling, playing with her feet.
Dislikes: Getting her face cleaned off...getting her nose suctioned and wiped. Being sick :(
Clothes: She is pretty much in 6-9 for everything now. Her thighs and behind are so chunky now, that she has to wear alot of 12 months pants. Even some of her 6-9 months sleepers are snug around her thighs and waist. She still wears a size 1 shoe though!
Sorry this was so brief. I thought I needed to put at least something on here instead of skipping by 6 months completely. Just been really busy lately! My main goal was filling out her baby book.
Weight: over 18 pounds
Height: maybe 26 1/2 is my guess?
Eats: The past few weeks we started introducing some solid foods. She has tried rice cereal, oat cereal, bananas, avocado and sweet potatoes. I plan on making my own baby food. I will just steam the food and use my mini food processor. I bought ice cube trays and will freeze the food for later use. This might take some work, but hopefully I can find some time to do this. I think we can save alot of money this way, and the food will be better and more fresh for her.
Sleep: Terrible. She has been sick twice this past month!
Milestones: She can sit! I'm kinda in a hurry, so I'm not going to ramble on here.
Loves: Lots of things :) Not being sick :)...eating, babbling, playing with her feet.
Dislikes: Getting her face cleaned off...getting her nose suctioned and wiped. Being sick :(
Clothes: She is pretty much in 6-9 for everything now. Her thighs and behind are so chunky now, that she has to wear alot of 12 months pants. Even some of her 6-9 months sleepers are snug around her thighs and waist. She still wears a size 1 shoe though!
Sorry this was so brief. I thought I needed to put at least something on here instead of skipping by 6 months completely. Just been really busy lately! My main goal was filling out her baby book.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 8
A Place you've traveled to....
I really haven't been to too many places. I would love to go on a mission trip, first and foremost. And, I would love to go somewhere tropical, to escape this cold climate.
I have been out west three times. I have visited California twice. I have been to Las Vegas twice. I have visited the Hoover Dam twice as well. Florida, DC, Chicago, Texas, Tennessee...and only out of country to Canada.
But the one place that I think everyone needs to visit at least once in their lives is the Grand Canyon. There are no words!!!! God created a masterpiece. You literally just stand there in awe!
I really haven't been to too many places. I would love to go on a mission trip, first and foremost. And, I would love to go somewhere tropical, to escape this cold climate.
I have been out west three times. I have visited California twice. I have been to Las Vegas twice. I have visited the Hoover Dam twice as well. Florida, DC, Chicago, Texas, Tennessee...and only out of country to Canada.
But the one place that I think everyone needs to visit at least once in their lives is the Grand Canyon. There are no words!!!! God created a masterpiece. You literally just stand there in awe!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 7
Day 7---Favorite Movies
I am only going to put one...because this movie I absolutely LOVE!!! The first time I watched it, I was going to Bible School and me and my roommates took out a few hours of a few days, and watched it. I fell in love :) BUT...I only like the A & E Version.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
I am only going to put one...because this movie I absolutely LOVE!!! The first time I watched it, I was going to Bible School and me and my roommates took out a few hours of a few days, and watched it. I fell in love :) BUT...I only like the A & E Version.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Friday, March 4, 2011
Day 5 of 30 day
I've been a little behind on doing this challenge...eeekk...already?!
Day 5: Your Siblings
I am the "middle" child and grew up the only girl. I have an older brother, 3ish years olders named Jesse and a younger brother, 5ish years younger named Nathan.
Jesse is married to Marideth and has a son named Samuel. Jesse and Marideth have law degrees and work at a company doing legal research.
Nathan is married to Emileigh and has a daughter named Nataleigh and a baby boy due any day now! Nate is a nurse in a step-down unit at his local hospital. His wife Emileigh is an X-Ray Tech (mostly on call now).
I love my brothers and consider them best friends now. It wasn't always this way, they have been known to gang-up on me, tease me, and do the normal brotherly things. We still will have our minor disagreements, but there is that family bond that can not be broken! I also love their wives too!
And, I now have a "sister". Anne has been apart of our family since about 2003. She was put in the foster system in high school, where my brother Nathan became a friend to her. She stayed with my parents for the summer after her senior year, because her foster family moved out of town. She then went to school at MSU, and I tried to look after her while she was away (I lived in the same town as MSU). We have become good friends over these past years too. She is married to Chris and has a son named Graydon. Anne works for an insurance company and Chris works at the local hospital, while he finishes up his Master's degree in Social Work.
Last, but not least, I have to talk about my husband's siblings, because they are now mine too :) I love them as well!
Patrick's sister Chrissy is about 5 1/2 years older than him. She is married to Aron and has 3 children, Ethan, Noah and Jade. Chrissy is a super hard worker! She works from home full-time and Aron is an engineer full-time, and farms. They are very kind and giving people.
Patrick also has an older brother named Mike. He is engaged to Amanda. Mike works for my Uncle Bob's energy company. Amanda is going to school for special education and works 2 jobs I believe! We are so excited for the 2 of them!
I forgot to talk about my in-laws on yesterday's post. I will do a special add-on one for them later!!
Day 5: Your Siblings
I am the "middle" child and grew up the only girl. I have an older brother, 3ish years olders named Jesse and a younger brother, 5ish years younger named Nathan.
Jesse is married to Marideth and has a son named Samuel. Jesse and Marideth have law degrees and work at a company doing legal research.
Nathan is married to Emileigh and has a daughter named Nataleigh and a baby boy due any day now! Nate is a nurse in a step-down unit at his local hospital. His wife Emileigh is an X-Ray Tech (mostly on call now).
I love my brothers and consider them best friends now. It wasn't always this way, they have been known to gang-up on me, tease me, and do the normal brotherly things. We still will have our minor disagreements, but there is that family bond that can not be broken! I also love their wives too!
And, I now have a "sister". Anne has been apart of our family since about 2003. She was put in the foster system in high school, where my brother Nathan became a friend to her. She stayed with my parents for the summer after her senior year, because her foster family moved out of town. She then went to school at MSU, and I tried to look after her while she was away (I lived in the same town as MSU). We have become good friends over these past years too. She is married to Chris and has a son named Graydon. Anne works for an insurance company and Chris works at the local hospital, while he finishes up his Master's degree in Social Work.
Last, but not least, I have to talk about my husband's siblings, because they are now mine too :) I love them as well!
Patrick's sister Chrissy is about 5 1/2 years older than him. She is married to Aron and has 3 children, Ethan, Noah and Jade. Chrissy is a super hard worker! She works from home full-time and Aron is an engineer full-time, and farms. They are very kind and giving people.
Patrick also has an older brother named Mike. He is engaged to Amanda. Mike works for my Uncle Bob's energy company. Amanda is going to school for special education and works 2 jobs I believe! We are so excited for the 2 of them!
I forgot to talk about my in-laws on yesterday's post. I will do a special add-on one for them later!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 4 of 30 day
Day 4: Your Parents
I love my parents! I live in the same town as they do, and work for their business, so I see them almost everyday.
A little about my Dad: He is the oldest of 3 boys, raised mostly by a single mother. He is the hardest working man I have ever met! He rarely misses a day of work. I can remember growing up and him making sure we were hard workers too (either doing yard work, or just finding a job of our own.) He is a strong Christian and a good example of that (I can also remember him getting up very early to read his bible.) He is now my "boss" at work :)! The more I've gotten to know him since being an adult and on my own, the more I can see how similar and alike we are in different areas of our lives.
A little about my Mom: She is the oldest of 6, born in Germany and moved every 1-2 years growing up because my grandpa (her dad) was in the Air Force. She too is a very hard worker. She rarely sits to relax! She is either "waiting" on whoever is around (getting food for them, cleaning-up), exercising, socializing with friends, working at our business, babysitting a grandchild, or doing a bible study. She likes to plan out family trips and events. She truly loves family! I consider her one of my best friends!
Here is their wedding picture from March 10, 1973. They were only 18!! They will be celebrating 38 years of marriage next week!!! WOW!!!
I love my parents! I live in the same town as they do, and work for their business, so I see them almost everyday.
A little about my Dad: He is the oldest of 3 boys, raised mostly by a single mother. He is the hardest working man I have ever met! He rarely misses a day of work. I can remember growing up and him making sure we were hard workers too (either doing yard work, or just finding a job of our own.) He is a strong Christian and a good example of that (I can also remember him getting up very early to read his bible.) He is now my "boss" at work :)! The more I've gotten to know him since being an adult and on my own, the more I can see how similar and alike we are in different areas of our lives.
A little about my Mom: She is the oldest of 6, born in Germany and moved every 1-2 years growing up because my grandpa (her dad) was in the Air Force. She too is a very hard worker. She rarely sits to relax! She is either "waiting" on whoever is around (getting food for them, cleaning-up), exercising, socializing with friends, working at our business, babysitting a grandchild, or doing a bible study. She likes to plan out family trips and events. She truly loves family! I consider her one of my best friends!
Here is their wedding picture from March 10, 1973. They were only 18!! They will be celebrating 38 years of marriage next week!!! WOW!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Day 3 of challenge
Hi friends! It's really hard doing a post everyday...oy!
Day 3: First love
I honestly will say my husband Patrick is my first TRUE love! XOXOXOXOXOXO
Day 3: First love
I honestly will say my husband Patrick is my first TRUE love! XOXOXOXOXOXO
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Day 2 of 30 day challenge
Day 2: Meaning behind blog name
I recently switched the name of our blog. It was Life After Loss. Pretty much our life after having a miscarriage, and then of course a stillborn. Since having Amelia, I felt like I wanted to look ahead and focus more on our family now. To be honest, I couldn't come up with anything "cool". So, Kelly Kids just popped in my head and I changed it! I might change it again because I don't really love the name. But for now Kelly Kids represents our life with one "kid" here on earth with us, and one "kid" waiting for us in heaven...well I guess 3 "kids" really! And, I'd like to think of Patrick and I as "kids" too :) Any suggestions on a more clever name??
I recently switched the name of our blog. It was Life After Loss. Pretty much our life after having a miscarriage, and then of course a stillborn. Since having Amelia, I felt like I wanted to look ahead and focus more on our family now. To be honest, I couldn't come up with anything "cool". So, Kelly Kids just popped in my head and I changed it! I might change it again because I don't really love the name. But for now Kelly Kids represents our life with one "kid" here on earth with us, and one "kid" waiting for us in heaven...well I guess 3 "kids" really! And, I'd like to think of Patrick and I as "kids" too :) Any suggestions on a more clever name??
Friday, February 25, 2011
Day 1 of 30 day
Day 1...Introduce, recent picture, and 15 interesting facts
Hello to my 4 faithful readers :) You already know me...Megan, wife and mommy!
Here is the most recent pic of me. Taken in Grand Rapids at Anne's house. I am holding Amelia and my mom is holding Graydon.
1. I help with our family business and sell headstones and urns.
2. I worked at Cedar Point for 2 summers on the Corkscrew.
3. When I was 3, my mom had me on the back of her bike in a baby seat, and a boy shot me in the head with a pellet gun from his bedroom window.
4. I've been married now for over 4 years!
5. I loved our wedding...my husband even wrote, sang and played a song for me on the piano during the ceremony.
6. I can play the piano.
7. I like to sing, but don't like to in front of others.
8. I talk to my husband several times throughout the day on gmail's chat.
9. Most of my extended family lives right in our area. I still have my grandmothers here and even one granpda! I love them all :)
10. I still get together with childhood friends. My dear friend Jolene and I have been friends for 25 years...whoa, I'm getting old :/
11. I'm looking out the window right now at the huge pig from the movie "Whip It."
12. After some rough college years and going through some struggles...I became a Christian in 2002. Can't believe it's almost been 10 years! Most important decision of my life--by far.
13. I have had 3 pregnancies. My first was a twin pregnancy, that ended in miscarriage at 10 weeks. We were heartbroken. My second pregnancy, ended in a stillbirth of a beautiful baby boy that we named Liam. July 23, 2009...the hardest day of my life. The weeks leading up to July 23, were such painful weeks too. Many appointments that left us in tears. That entire journey has affected me in soooo many ways. (More on that in a later 30 day post) And, my third pregnancy, ended on Sept. 21, 2010, with our beautiful daughter Amelia Rose. She is my joy!!!! I simply can not put into words my love for her.
14. I would love 2 or 3 more kids. But...not sure if that's the Lord's plan for us. Each pregnancy is kinda high risk for us now.
15. I hate winter and being cold! The end :)
Hello to my 4 faithful readers :) You already know me...Megan, wife and mommy!
Here is the most recent pic of me. Taken in Grand Rapids at Anne's house. I am holding Amelia and my mom is holding Graydon.
1. I help with our family business and sell headstones and urns.
2. I worked at Cedar Point for 2 summers on the Corkscrew.
3. When I was 3, my mom had me on the back of her bike in a baby seat, and a boy shot me in the head with a pellet gun from his bedroom window.
4. I've been married now for over 4 years!
5. I loved our wedding...my husband even wrote, sang and played a song for me on the piano during the ceremony.
6. I can play the piano.
7. I like to sing, but don't like to in front of others.
8. I talk to my husband several times throughout the day on gmail's chat.
9. Most of my extended family lives right in our area. I still have my grandmothers here and even one granpda! I love them all :)
10. I still get together with childhood friends. My dear friend Jolene and I have been friends for 25 years...whoa, I'm getting old :/
11. I'm looking out the window right now at the huge pig from the movie "Whip It."
12. After some rough college years and going through some struggles...I became a Christian in 2002. Can't believe it's almost been 10 years! Most important decision of my life--by far.
13. I have had 3 pregnancies. My first was a twin pregnancy, that ended in miscarriage at 10 weeks. We were heartbroken. My second pregnancy, ended in a stillbirth of a beautiful baby boy that we named Liam. July 23, 2009...the hardest day of my life. The weeks leading up to July 23, were such painful weeks too. Many appointments that left us in tears. That entire journey has affected me in soooo many ways. (More on that in a later 30 day post) And, my third pregnancy, ended on Sept. 21, 2010, with our beautiful daughter Amelia Rose. She is my joy!!!! I simply can not put into words my love for her.
14. I would love 2 or 3 more kids. But...not sure if that's the Lord's plan for us. Each pregnancy is kinda high risk for us now.
15. I hate winter and being cold! The end :)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
starting a 30-day blog challenge
I found this on a blog I follow and thought it would be fun to do. It is a 30-day blog challenge. I will start day 1 later today!
Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture
Anyone want to do this with me??!!
Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your siblings
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite movies
Day 8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-Favorite city
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture
Anyone want to do this with me??!!
Monday, February 21, 2011
5 months already?!
Weight: 16 lbs 10 oz!!! She is just so big now. I want her to slow down!
Height: not sure
Diapers: Still doing the cloth diapers. Wearing size 3 disposables. I put them on her when we go out and sometimes for overnights.
Clothes: 3-6 months are tight now. Wearing more and more 6-9 months. I just washed a load of 6-9 months that had never been worn. Alot of it is for summer though....hopefully we can layer with sweaters.
Milestones: She has been rolling again this past month from belly to back. She has not yet rolled from back to belly though. She can kind-of tolerate tummy time. Amelia loves to kick her legs and move her feet. When she gets excited she moves her arms and legs and makes cute noises. She also has belly laughed! She giggles alot now too and babbles alot of her awake time. She is constantly chewing on her tongue, lips or hands. She still drools up a storm. She is really liking sitting with help. I think she will soon be sitting on her own. She also is taking baths in the big bathtub! She loves to splash.
Eats: 100% momma still. Breastfeeding has been so good! My supply has pretty much evened out. I usually feed her on one side every 3-4 hours. Sometimes she will eat from both sides. My goal was always 6 months...can't wait to go longer! I'm so thankful for all of the support I've had from family and friends on keeping up with breastfeeding! She loves momma, but still doesn't take the bottle. We probably will just jump straight to the sippy cup when the time comes. She really likes to eat when it's quiet and she is easily distracted. This really bugs her sometimes! She still likes to make sure I'm watching her eat and she has to grab onto my hair, clothes, skin...anything.
Sleep: Eeeeek....sleep....hmmmmm. Well the positive part is that she usually falls alseep fairly easily/quickly in her crib at night, anywhere from 8pm-10pm. Most nights, she ends up in bed with us. We are so tired, that it's just easier for me to feed her in bed and not have to get back up to take her to her crib. She sleeps 11-12 hours each night...but gets up at least twice in the night(I'm hoping it's a teething thing and that she will get better soon!) Her naps have been OK. Her morning nap is her best nap, usually 1-2 hours. She has been taking an afternoon and early evening nap as well. Those are usually 30 mins-2 hours.
Loves: Jumperoo, bumbo, playmat, sitting on our laps, catching a glimpse of the television, looking in mirrors, bath time, being nude :), getting her diaper changed, being flat on her back, having us sing to her, momma's milk, daddy and momma's bed, music, reading books, watching us eat, watching us talk, being held and walked around to look at things, rolling her feet around.
Dislikes: her carseat, hats, tummy time, being woke up when she isn't ready, having to wait to eat, (she can really scream now....) having her nosed suctioned, (she can sometimes tolerate it) the bottle, hot feet
Since she hates her carseat (but she has been better)...we purchased a Britax Marathon that she will soon get to be in.
I go to a bible study on monday nights, and Amelia stays home with daddy. (except once, they both came to the church) This has been up and down, because she really likes nights with me to sometimes "cluster" feed. But it's been really good for me to have this time away. I also work in the afternoons and my mom watches Amelia. This has been working out really well.
This past month has been so nice for me! I finally am comfortable and loving being a mommy. She has developed such a personality, that I can't help but be joyful everyday. I am so thankful to be able to have this special opportunity to have a daughter. I just love her more and more each day. I can't wait to watch and be apart of her life this next month! I will probably say this every month, but I seriously think that this is the best and most enjoyable stage right now!
Here is the bow holder I made. I really don't like it too much...oh well! It serves a purpose :) I bought a stencil and painted the birds and flowers on it, and then added the ribbon to the bottom.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
4 month well visit
Weight: 15 lb. 8 oz.....75th %
Height: 25 inches.....75th %
Head: 41.8 cm....75th %
Just a little update :)
She did pretty good with her shots. She only cried for maybe 10 seconds. She was fussy in the evening and just wanted to nurse and sleep.
The doctor said to start her on food after she turns 5 months. The APA recommends babies be eating at 6 months, so she said to get her to be "eating" by 6 months, you start around 5 months. Does that make sense?
Can't believe she once weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz!! She has more than doubled her weight. And she was 19 1/2 inches when she was 6 days old...she has grown 1/2 a foot already!
I just want time to stand still sometimes. Love her soooo much!!
Height: 25 inches.....75th %
Head: 41.8 cm....75th %
Just a little update :)
She did pretty good with her shots. She only cried for maybe 10 seconds. She was fussy in the evening and just wanted to nurse and sleep.
The doctor said to start her on food after she turns 5 months. The APA recommends babies be eating at 6 months, so she said to get her to be "eating" by 6 months, you start around 5 months. Does that make sense?
Can't believe she once weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz!! She has more than doubled her weight. And she was 19 1/2 inches when she was 6 days old...she has grown 1/2 a foot already!
I just want time to stand still sometimes. Love her soooo much!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
4 months
Weight: She weighed just over 15 lbs. a few days ago. I will update after her appointment in 10 days.
Height: Not sure...will update.
Diapers: Using cloth about 90% of the time. Wearing size 3 disposables (we had 2 packages from my showers). I am washing a load of diapers every 2-3 days. The cloth diapers actually contain her messy diapers better than disposables. She poops 1-5 times a day.
Clothes: 3-6 months...but with a cloth diaper on, some things are snug. Probably will be in 6-9 months in the next month.
Milestones: Imitating mommy and daddy a lot now. Turning head all the way to the side when she hears us. Follows us around with her eyes. She knows us for sure now. Grabbing things and putting them in her mouth...teethers, rattles, etc...we have been trying to get her to like tummy time, I prop a small pillow under her which helps for like 2 minutes. She can raise herself onto her arms. But, she usually just screams. So, she has not rolled over in awhile. I guess she'll do it when she's ready. She can sit with support really well now too. My guess is that she's a little heavier now and it's hard for her to lug her weight around :) Another issue is that her head is kinda flat in the back and she has rubbed alot of her hair off. We are going to talk to her pediatrician about this at her 4 month appointment on the 31st. I have been trying to get her to sleep on her sides when she lays next to me. I know that this is common though, because we put babies on their backs now to sleep.
She also celebrated her first Christmas and New Year's this past month!
Eats: 100% momma. Breastfeeding is finally better now (for the most part). I am so thankful to have made it! My goal was to make it at least 6 months...almost there! She gets distracted sometimes when she eats. She'll pop off and look around, or make sure I'm still here. Or she just wants to smile at me. She grabs at whatever she can while she eats. Just likes to have her little fists full :)
Sleep: A was sleeping better, but she got a cold and it has been downhill since then. She had a few nights where she woke up every 2 hours. I think I am partly to blame though. When she was sick, I propped her up next to me on the couch. I have been extremely inconsistent on where she sleeps. Sometimes I put her in the swing, because she loves it and falls asleep in a snap...other times I rock or nurse her to sleep. And then sometimes we shush her to sleep in her crib. I bring her to bed with me on occasions as well. So, yeah, I need to stick with one thing if I expect her to get used to one thing. Pat thinks that I am more attached to Amelia being right next to me, than she is to me. Probably true. I'm just trying to suck in every moment with her. I love to hold her and be with her!
Loves: Baths, playing on her play mat, greeting daddy when he gets home from work, singing with mommy and daddy, being held, watching TV, her swing, getting her diaper changed, gnawing on her hands or anything that she can get her hands on, babbling, drooling, her jumperoo, bumbo seat, (her legs are getting almost too big for this though already) loves nursing, reading books.
Dislikes: her carseat, hats, tummy time, being woke up when she isn't ready, having to wait to eat, (she can really scream now....) having her nosed suctioned, (she can sometimes tolerate it) and the bottle.
January 23, 2009 was the day that we found out I was pregnant with Amelia. January 23, 2010, Liam would be 18 months old. So, January 23rd is a bitter sweet kind of a day. But, man, I miss him! Having Amelia to hold and love on makes me realize how much I am missing out on with Liam being in heaven. I just can't wait to hold and love on him again! I love my kids sooo much...never thought my heart could love anyone like this.
Here are a few pics from today. She was sleepy and not really into this little shoot. She also kept trying to rip the sticker off of her onesie. Her drool got on the sticker and created a bit of a mess....hopefully next month will be better!
Height: Not sure...will update.
Diapers: Using cloth about 90% of the time. Wearing size 3 disposables (we had 2 packages from my showers). I am washing a load of diapers every 2-3 days. The cloth diapers actually contain her messy diapers better than disposables. She poops 1-5 times a day.
Clothes: 3-6 months...but with a cloth diaper on, some things are snug. Probably will be in 6-9 months in the next month.
Milestones: Imitating mommy and daddy a lot now. Turning head all the way to the side when she hears us. Follows us around with her eyes. She knows us for sure now. Grabbing things and putting them in her mouth...teethers, rattles, etc...we have been trying to get her to like tummy time, I prop a small pillow under her which helps for like 2 minutes. She can raise herself onto her arms. But, she usually just screams. So, she has not rolled over in awhile. I guess she'll do it when she's ready. She can sit with support really well now too. My guess is that she's a little heavier now and it's hard for her to lug her weight around :) Another issue is that her head is kinda flat in the back and she has rubbed alot of her hair off. We are going to talk to her pediatrician about this at her 4 month appointment on the 31st. I have been trying to get her to sleep on her sides when she lays next to me. I know that this is common though, because we put babies on their backs now to sleep.
She also celebrated her first Christmas and New Year's this past month!
Eats: 100% momma. Breastfeeding is finally better now (for the most part). I am so thankful to have made it! My goal was to make it at least 6 months...almost there! She gets distracted sometimes when she eats. She'll pop off and look around, or make sure I'm still here. Or she just wants to smile at me. She grabs at whatever she can while she eats. Just likes to have her little fists full :)
Sleep: A was sleeping better, but she got a cold and it has been downhill since then. She had a few nights where she woke up every 2 hours. I think I am partly to blame though. When she was sick, I propped her up next to me on the couch. I have been extremely inconsistent on where she sleeps. Sometimes I put her in the swing, because she loves it and falls asleep in a snap...other times I rock or nurse her to sleep. And then sometimes we shush her to sleep in her crib. I bring her to bed with me on occasions as well. So, yeah, I need to stick with one thing if I expect her to get used to one thing. Pat thinks that I am more attached to Amelia being right next to me, than she is to me. Probably true. I'm just trying to suck in every moment with her. I love to hold her and be with her!
Loves: Baths, playing on her play mat, greeting daddy when he gets home from work, singing with mommy and daddy, being held, watching TV, her swing, getting her diaper changed, gnawing on her hands or anything that she can get her hands on, babbling, drooling, her jumperoo, bumbo seat, (her legs are getting almost too big for this though already) loves nursing, reading books.
Dislikes: her carseat, hats, tummy time, being woke up when she isn't ready, having to wait to eat, (she can really scream now....) having her nosed suctioned, (she can sometimes tolerate it) and the bottle.
January 23, 2009 was the day that we found out I was pregnant with Amelia. January 23, 2010, Liam would be 18 months old. So, January 23rd is a bitter sweet kind of a day. But, man, I miss him! Having Amelia to hold and love on makes me realize how much I am missing out on with Liam being in heaven. I just can't wait to hold and love on him again! I love my kids sooo much...never thought my heart could love anyone like this.
Here are a few pics from today. She was sleepy and not really into this little shoot. She also kept trying to rip the sticker off of her onesie. Her drool got on the sticker and created a bit of a mess....hopefully next month will be better!
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