Miss Olivia Grace, you are half a year old! Holy cow, time is zooming by! Here's what you've been up to:
*At your well-check (6mos 3days old) you weighed 15lbs (30%), 26 1/2 in (50+%), and your head was in the 30%.
*You are wearing a size 2 diaper
*You can still wear 3-6 mo clothing but are beginning to wear 6mos for their length.
*You are not a very good sleeper. =( You generally go to sleep around 8:15ish, wake up 2-4 times per night, and then I get you up around 6:45am to nurse & get ready for the day. When you wake up during the night you will occasionally go back to sleep if we give you your pacifier, but more often than not I have to nurse you back to sleep. Coffee has become my new best friend.
*Speaking of sleep: you refuse to sleep anywhere but in a swing. Luckily you still fit in it, but I'm not sure what we're going to do once you can't. Ms. Cain is a bit worried about this, too.
*You are sitting up unassisted! This has made playtime so much more fun for you and Sophia =)
*You roll from back to tummy like a champ. You can almost make it from back to tummy but you stop right before you are on your belly. I think you do that on purpose because you despise being on your tummy. ha!
*You had your first ear infection. You ran a pretty high fever (102) and tugged at your left ear so I knew what was bothering you pretty quick. After your antibiotic we went for your well-check only to discover that your opposite ear was now infected but we had no clue since you didn't run fever or tug at it. Poor baby!
*You are still doing great with nursing but I'm not producing enough to pump so you now: nurse in the morning, have 2-3 bottles of formula at Cain's, nurse in the afternoon & before bed. It's working out for us for now, even though I wish we could have gone a little longer with breastmilk only. You're being fed so that's all that matters!
*You eat a jar of baby food mid-morning and most evenings. You don't really care for sweet peas & peaches, but you love: bananas, apples, green beans, sweet potatoes, fruit/oatmeal mixes, and carrots.
*You still like your paci, but you really only use it for sleeping purposes.
*You LOVE Scout, Sophia, mommy, the cats, your playmat, rattles, and a few other toys.
*You are most definitely a mommy's girl. You are finally beginning to interact with your daddy (without crying/throwing a fit) but you prefer if mommy is holding you while you play with daddy.
*Your smile and deep/short/belly laughs are so sweet. We are beginning to find more ways to make you laugh but it's hard work most of the time! The no-fail methods are: to "bite" your rib cage, tickle the tops of your thighs, and have Sophia do something to "make Livy laugh"
You are such a bright spot in our lives and we are SO SO thankful to have been blessed with you! We love you little Doodle!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
5 Months
Miss Olivia, you turned 5 months on September 2. My oh my how time has flown! (Sorry for not posting a 4 month update :( Our computer has been crashed & that's where I upload my pictures so I've been out of blogging commission for a bit. Anyway, at 5 months you:
*Wear a size 1 diaper
*Are wearing 3-6 month clothing...size 6 month sleepers fit better in length, though
*Not sure on your weight/height stats. My guess is somewhere around 16lbs?
*You are still nursing well, but my supply isn't that great for pumping. I was hoping to make it to at least 9 months of breast milk only like I did with Sophia, but I don't think we're going to make it. I'm sad about it, but I know it's not the end of the world. Right now you nurse morning & night & full time on the weekends, and have 2 or 3 (just depends) 4oz bottles at Ms. Cain's.
*You started eating a jar of baby food (green beans & apples so far) each evening to try and fill you up for the night....which brings me to:
*Your sleeping patterns are less than desirable. You go to bed anywhere between 7:45-8:45, wake up randomly throughout the night, and wake up for the day around 7:00-7:30. Most of the time when you wake in the night daddy goes and plugs you up & you go right back to sleep. Other times, however, you scream and scream and scream until mommy comes in to either nurse/rock/or sit in the recliner & watch junk reality TV in the wee hours of the morning with you. I live on coffee and Dr.Pepper right now.
*You are slowly becoming more agreeable when around other people. You still freak out if I'm not in the room or holding you, but you are finally starting to smile/coo/look at other people.
*You can roll tummy to back and can almost make it from back to tummy. You despise tummy time so it makes practicing your rolling difficult.
*Some of your favorite things: Sophia, Mommy, your Seahorse, rattles, your pacifier, and blowing raspberries.
We love you so much and you bring so much love to our family!
(as I said earlier, the computer has crashed several times recently so I don't have any "real" pictures to upload right now...and I'm getting the dreaded hum of the computer that means another shut down is coming soon. So, pictures later...or just check facebook. ha!)
*Wear a size 1 diaper
*Are wearing 3-6 month clothing...size 6 month sleepers fit better in length, though
*Not sure on your weight/height stats. My guess is somewhere around 16lbs?
*You are still nursing well, but my supply isn't that great for pumping. I was hoping to make it to at least 9 months of breast milk only like I did with Sophia, but I don't think we're going to make it. I'm sad about it, but I know it's not the end of the world. Right now you nurse morning & night & full time on the weekends, and have 2 or 3 (just depends) 4oz bottles at Ms. Cain's.
*You started eating a jar of baby food (green beans & apples so far) each evening to try and fill you up for the night....which brings me to:
*Your sleeping patterns are less than desirable. You go to bed anywhere between 7:45-8:45, wake up randomly throughout the night, and wake up for the day around 7:00-7:30. Most of the time when you wake in the night daddy goes and plugs you up & you go right back to sleep. Other times, however, you scream and scream and scream until mommy comes in to either nurse/rock/or sit in the recliner & watch junk reality TV in the wee hours of the morning with you. I live on coffee and Dr.Pepper right now.
*You are slowly becoming more agreeable when around other people. You still freak out if I'm not in the room or holding you, but you are finally starting to smile/coo/look at other people.
*You can roll tummy to back and can almost make it from back to tummy. You despise tummy time so it makes practicing your rolling difficult.
*Some of your favorite things: Sophia, Mommy, your Seahorse, rattles, your pacifier, and blowing raspberries.
We love you so much and you bring so much love to our family!
(as I said earlier, the computer has crashed several times recently so I don't have any "real" pictures to upload right now...and I'm getting the dreaded hum of the computer that means another shut down is coming soon. So, pictures later...or just check facebook. ha!)
Friday, July 6, 2012
Olivia~ 3 months!
Miss Olivia Grace you're THREE months old! Here's what you're up to:
*Wear a size 1 diaper
*I'd guess you weigh around 13 pounds
*Wearing mainly 3 mo clothing. Some is 0-3, some 3-6, and some just 3 months.
*Nursing is still going great! We've upped your bottles to 3.5oz of pumped milk every 3.5-4 hrs at Ms. Cain's. I think we may go up to 4oz soon. You nurse about every 4 hrs during the day and 6-7hrs at night
* You are a pretty good sleeper still but we need to start getting you on a better schedule. You usually go to bed around 9 or so, wake up once to nurse, then back to sleep until around 6:15. We're going to try to get you to start going to bed earlier so it's easier once I need to get back in a routine for work. We'll see how that goes!
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| Fell asleep watching TV with mommy |
*You are still a morning baby...all smiles and lots of coos! You also like to blow bubbles and try to blow raspberries and that tongue is still always going!
*Your hair is already beginning to thin out so it's not as thick/full on your head. Makes me sad :(
*You like to suck on your pacifier, hands, bib, blanket, dresses, etc, etc.
*Bath time is still one of your favorite things! You also got in the pool for the first time after Sophia's party. You weren't too sure at first (I think it was too cold) but you liked it after awhile.
*Tummy time is still the devil according to you. The only way you tolerate it for even a little bit is if I'm laying on the couch and let you lay on my tummy looking up at me. =) We're beginning to "force" some tummy time on the play mat so that you can learn to roll and self soothe and all that jazz.
*Speaking of rolling; you rolled from tummy to back for the first "official" time on July 1. Your daddy got to see you and he was so proud and happy he didn't miss it!
*You are laughing out loud a lot more and it's getting easier to get smiles and giggles out of you. Best thing ever!
*You ADORE Sophia. You can't take your eyes off her anytime she's near and your face just lights up whenever you hear her. She hung the moon for you. Best thing? She's pretty crazy about you, too!
You are growing and changing every day and I love getting to experience so much of the baby stage with you. You are such a sweet girl and we love you so much!
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| You took your first trip to Gma & Papa's house...just us 3 girls. You spent the majority of the trip on the porch swing with Gma =) spoiled rotten |
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sophia is TWO!
Sophia turned two on Saturday, June 23. I cannot believe how quickly she is growing up! She is quite the character and has her daddy & me constantly laughing and smiling. She is at such a fun age and I'm having a blast staying home with her (and Olivia!) this summer.
At 2 years old Sophia:
*weighs 25 pounds (25%) and is 34 1/4in (50%)
*STILL wears a size 3 diaper
*wears a size 6 shoe
*wears size 18mo and 24mo clothing
*has 10 teeth, 2 that have broken through, and 2 more that I can see poking at her gums. She might finally have a full mouth soon. ha!
*LOVES the Bubble Guppies
*really enjoys being a big sister. She is constantly hugging and kissing Olivia, getting me diapers, burp cloths, her pacifier, and anything else I ask her to do.
*Talks. a lot. Her vocabulary amazes me and she far surpasses any language milestones for her age. At her check up Monday when the nurse was going through the standard well-check questions she said "Well, I'm not going to go over the questions for language. I heard her talking in the waiting room and I'd say she's got that part down!" then when the doctor came in he said "she's quite the talker isn't she?" ha! If I had to guess, I'd say she knows at least 250-300 words and talks in sentences the majority of the time. Most of her sentences are around 5-8 words.
*Although she's quite the talker, she's also pretty shy. It usually takes her awhile to warm up to anybody (family included) and gets very nervous and whiny when in large crowds. Hopefully this is just a stage she's in.
*She can count to 12, sing her ABCs, and she sings lots of songs like: Farmer in the Dell, Twinkle Twinkle, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and a few more. She's beginning to recognize some colors: orange, red and blue
*She has shown interest in potty training here and there. She goes through spurts: one day she pee'd 4 times and poo'd once then wouldn't sit on the potty again for about a week. I'm not pushing it. She'll learn when she's ready, I'm just following her cues.
Sophia Faith, I am so so SO blessed that you are mine! Your daddy and I prayed fervently for a child and we were given more than we ever deserved when you were born. You are such a joy and have such a sweet and caring demeanor and I pray that you never change. I'm so proud of you and the big girl you are becoming. We love you!!
At 2 years old Sophia:
*weighs 25 pounds (25%) and is 34 1/4in (50%)
*STILL wears a size 3 diaper
*wears a size 6 shoe
*wears size 18mo and 24mo clothing
*has 10 teeth, 2 that have broken through, and 2 more that I can see poking at her gums. She might finally have a full mouth soon. ha!
*LOVES the Bubble Guppies
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| "It's Goby, Mommy!" |
*really enjoys being a big sister. She is constantly hugging and kissing Olivia, getting me diapers, burp cloths, her pacifier, and anything else I ask her to do.
*Talks. a lot. Her vocabulary amazes me and she far surpasses any language milestones for her age. At her check up Monday when the nurse was going through the standard well-check questions she said "Well, I'm not going to go over the questions for language. I heard her talking in the waiting room and I'd say she's got that part down!" then when the doctor came in he said "she's quite the talker isn't she?" ha! If I had to guess, I'd say she knows at least 250-300 words and talks in sentences the majority of the time. Most of her sentences are around 5-8 words.
*Although she's quite the talker, she's also pretty shy. It usually takes her awhile to warm up to anybody (family included) and gets very nervous and whiny when in large crowds. Hopefully this is just a stage she's in.
*She can count to 12, sing her ABCs, and she sings lots of songs like: Farmer in the Dell, Twinkle Twinkle, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and a few more. She's beginning to recognize some colors: orange, red and blue
*She has shown interest in potty training here and there. She goes through spurts: one day she pee'd 4 times and poo'd once then wouldn't sit on the potty again for about a week. I'm not pushing it. She'll learn when she's ready, I'm just following her cues.
Sophia Faith, I am so so SO blessed that you are mine! Your daddy and I prayed fervently for a child and we were given more than we ever deserved when you were born. You are such a joy and have such a sweet and caring demeanor and I pray that you never change. I'm so proud of you and the big girl you are becoming. We love you!!
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| Her "cheese" face stage. So silly! |
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| Such a good sister! She was trying to help me get Olivia to look/smile for her 2month photo |
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| <3 |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Olivia Grace~ 2 months
Miss Olivia Grace you're TWO months old! Here's what you're up to:
*Wear a size 1 diaper
*At your dr. appt Monday (2mo 2days) you weighed 11 lb 8oz (75%) and were 23 3/4in (80%)
*Wearing mainly 3 mo clothing. Some is 0-3, some 3-6, and some just 3 months.
*Still nursing like a champ! It only takes you about 20 minutes to nurse both sides...you are serious about your food! You are beginning to eat about every 4 hours during the day and 6 at night. You eat 3 oz of pumped milk every 3ish hours when at the babysitter.
* You are a great sleeper like your sister was...and your momma thanks you! You usually only get up once at night to nurse and you go right back to sleep. You like to be swaddled but you prefer your right arm to be free so we keep it out of the swaddle. silly girl!
*You are happiest in the morning. That's when I get the most smiles and "coo's" out of you. Your smile is so sweet. I wish you'd show it more!
*You still have a lot of hair and your eye lashes are absolutely gorgeous! Your hair has a reddish/auburn color, but I think it might change like Sophia's did. I hope not, though!
*You LOVE to stick your tongue out. We have dubbed you the "lizard" because you've always got your tongue going.
*You also love taking baths and hate it when we have to take you out. We usually put your bath at one end and then fill up the tub and let Sophia bathe with you. You love watching her play in the tub and she loves helping give you a bath.
*You aren't too fond of tummy time on your mat, but you have great head control and love to "sit up" in someone's lap or be propped up near a shoulder so I don't push tummy time too hard.
Olivia, you have been an absolute blessing! I feel like my heart may burst at any moment because I am just so proud of my two girls. I can already tell how much you adore your big sister and you are always keeping your eyes on her. I pray that you have a strong relationship throughout your entire lives and are always there for one another. I look forward to watching you grow and learn but I'm not wishing time away...it's already going too fast! I love you little girl!
*Wear a size 1 diaper
*At your dr. appt Monday (2mo 2days) you weighed 11 lb 8oz (75%) and were 23 3/4in (80%)
*Wearing mainly 3 mo clothing. Some is 0-3, some 3-6, and some just 3 months.
*Still nursing like a champ! It only takes you about 20 minutes to nurse both sides...you are serious about your food! You are beginning to eat about every 4 hours during the day and 6 at night. You eat 3 oz of pumped milk every 3ish hours when at the babysitter.
* You are a great sleeper like your sister was...and your momma thanks you! You usually only get up once at night to nurse and you go right back to sleep. You like to be swaddled but you prefer your right arm to be free so we keep it out of the swaddle. silly girl!
*You are happiest in the morning. That's when I get the most smiles and "coo's" out of you. Your smile is so sweet. I wish you'd show it more!
*You still have a lot of hair and your eye lashes are absolutely gorgeous! Your hair has a reddish/auburn color, but I think it might change like Sophia's did. I hope not, though!
*You LOVE to stick your tongue out. We have dubbed you the "lizard" because you've always got your tongue going.
*You also love taking baths and hate it when we have to take you out. We usually put your bath at one end and then fill up the tub and let Sophia bathe with you. You love watching her play in the tub and she loves helping give you a bath.
*You aren't too fond of tummy time on your mat, but you have great head control and love to "sit up" in someone's lap or be propped up near a shoulder so I don't push tummy time too hard.
Olivia, you have been an absolute blessing! I feel like my heart may burst at any moment because I am just so proud of my two girls. I can already tell how much you adore your big sister and you are always keeping your eyes on her. I pray that you have a strong relationship throughout your entire lives and are always there for one another. I look forward to watching you grow and learn but I'm not wishing time away...it's already going too fast! I love you little girl!
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| Check out those jowls ;) |
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| When we go to get Sophia out of bed, she always wants us to lay you down next to her so she can snuggle you for a few minutes. Love love love it! |
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| "talking" to mommy |
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| got that tongue going! |
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