Showing posts with label Milestones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milestones. Show all posts
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Isabella's Half Birthday
Isabella is 6 months old today. She had her appointment this morning for her well baby check up. She weights 14 lbs 7 oz, she is 25 inches long, and her noggin is 16.5 inches around. I promise to update more tomorrow when I'm not so tired.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
More Rolling
Tuesday, April 21, Isabella started rolling from her back to her belly. Way to go Isabella!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Again?
Isabella rolled over again yesterday. She officially has discovered a way to escape the worst thing even...tummy time!
AND...
Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to discover that Isabella had slept through the night AGAIN! Thats 2 nights in a row. Lets make this a habit Isabella!
AND...
Imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to discover that Isabella had slept through the night AGAIN! Thats 2 nights in a row. Lets make this a habit Isabella!
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Two Months Old
Isabella had her 2 month appointment yesterday. The doctor we saw was awesome, I liked him even better than the first one we saw. If its at all possible I'm going to request him for her 4 month appointment.
The only real concerns we had was her eating what seems like so little and the red spot on her head. He said that some babies do what they call "newborn eating", eating small amounts often, for longer than others, it just takes them a little longer to move on to bigger amounts over longer periods of time. Apparently this is especially common in babies born on the smaller side. As long as she is getting 24 - 32 ounces a day its not an issue since she is growing and developing nicely. He said the red spot on her head is a common hemangioma and that its nothing to worry about. Her's is so tiny and its not raised so he said it will just be hidden by her hair. They usually go away by age two anyway.
He did a very thorough examination of her and she passed everything with flying colors. He said that she was one of the most laid back babies he had ever seen, and that we very lucky. I agree! Her skin looked great not a rash in sight, her head control is exceptional, all of her social interactions were right on track, she is just all around perfect! I know he probably says it to everyone, but he said that she is really smart and that he was impressed with her.
The only thing we got "in trouble" for is not making her do more tummy time. I said that she wouldn't tolerate being on her stomach and he said that she would, I just had to be tough. He rolled her over and wouldn't ya know she laid there and cooed and smiled at him. He explained to us how important it is and why, so that's our new goal, more tummy time. He said that he was impressed she didn't a have a bald spot since she didn't to tummy time. She does have tummy time on my chest though! He said that was fine so far, but now I need to let her be flat so she can develop her muscles.
I wasn't thrilled to hear some of the thing he had to say, but he is right, she is growing up and needs me less than she did last month. He said that the first two months are about building trust and making them secure, after that its time to be a parent. This means loosening my grip and letting her be more independent. (ie. letting her have tummy time on her tummy, letting her cry just a little, not holding her while she is sleeping at night.)
So, on to the stats. She is 9 lbs 15 oz, 21.4" long, and her head is 15". Apparently she hasn't grown as much as we had thought. She is only in the 10th percentile for her height, but she looks SO long now. I think its because she is thing and her arms and legs are so long. It elongates her whole body. He said that length is genetic and there is nothing we can do about that, but that she is gaining and growing nicely. She might just be "petite" like Mom, but with legs like a supermodel. I added that last part!
She got three shots and the liquid vaccination. It was like she knew something was going to happen when we got into the room. She got all bug eyed and was swinging her head all around looking at everything. When the nurse was loading the syringes Isa wouldn't take her eyes off of them. I kept telling Jonathan to cover here eyes. She did great with the liquid, I wonder what the taste like? She made the silliest face. The first shot she looked like "What the heck?" and she looked right at Jonathan. (He was holding her on the table.) The second shot she started to cry a little. When she got the third shot blood started running out of her leg, I thought I was going to faint! I'm not afraid of needles or blood, it was just the look on her face and the blood was so unexpected. I almost knocked the nurse over trying to pick Isa up. As soon as she was upright she had stopped crying. That made Mommy feel so much better! She got a fever yesterday but I managed not to panic since I know its common. I gave her some tylenol and it went right now. She slept most of the day yesterday and really well last night. I'm glad she is protected now!
The only real concerns we had was her eating what seems like so little and the red spot on her head. He said that some babies do what they call "newborn eating", eating small amounts often, for longer than others, it just takes them a little longer to move on to bigger amounts over longer periods of time. Apparently this is especially common in babies born on the smaller side. As long as she is getting 24 - 32 ounces a day its not an issue since she is growing and developing nicely. He said the red spot on her head is a common hemangioma and that its nothing to worry about. Her's is so tiny and its not raised so he said it will just be hidden by her hair. They usually go away by age two anyway.
He did a very thorough examination of her and she passed everything with flying colors. He said that she was one of the most laid back babies he had ever seen, and that we very lucky. I agree! Her skin looked great not a rash in sight, her head control is exceptional, all of her social interactions were right on track, she is just all around perfect! I know he probably says it to everyone, but he said that she is really smart and that he was impressed with her.
The only thing we got "in trouble" for is not making her do more tummy time. I said that she wouldn't tolerate being on her stomach and he said that she would, I just had to be tough. He rolled her over and wouldn't ya know she laid there and cooed and smiled at him. He explained to us how important it is and why, so that's our new goal, more tummy time. He said that he was impressed she didn't a have a bald spot since she didn't to tummy time. She does have tummy time on my chest though! He said that was fine so far, but now I need to let her be flat so she can develop her muscles.
I wasn't thrilled to hear some of the thing he had to say, but he is right, she is growing up and needs me less than she did last month. He said that the first two months are about building trust and making them secure, after that its time to be a parent. This means loosening my grip and letting her be more independent. (ie. letting her have tummy time on her tummy, letting her cry just a little, not holding her while she is sleeping at night.)
So, on to the stats. She is 9 lbs 15 oz, 21.4" long, and her head is 15". Apparently she hasn't grown as much as we had thought. She is only in the 10th percentile for her height, but she looks SO long now. I think its because she is thing and her arms and legs are so long. It elongates her whole body. He said that length is genetic and there is nothing we can do about that, but that she is gaining and growing nicely. She might just be "petite" like Mom, but with legs like a supermodel. I added that last part!
She got three shots and the liquid vaccination. It was like she knew something was going to happen when we got into the room. She got all bug eyed and was swinging her head all around looking at everything. When the nurse was loading the syringes Isa wouldn't take her eyes off of them. I kept telling Jonathan to cover here eyes. She did great with the liquid, I wonder what the taste like? She made the silliest face. The first shot she looked like "What the heck?" and she looked right at Jonathan. (He was holding her on the table.) The second shot she started to cry a little. When she got the third shot blood started running out of her leg, I thought I was going to faint! I'm not afraid of needles or blood, it was just the look on her face and the blood was so unexpected. I almost knocked the nurse over trying to pick Isa up. As soon as she was upright she had stopped crying. That made Mommy feel so much better! She got a fever yesterday but I managed not to panic since I know its common. I gave her some tylenol and it went right now. She slept most of the day yesterday and really well last night. I'm glad she is protected now!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Isabella's First Date
Isabella went on her first date last night! Long before she was born she was betrothed to the neighbor's unborn son Riley. Although she is 18 days older than him the age difference didn't seem to matter. Of course all the adults had to tag along to chaperone! We got to eat sushi and have adult conversation, it was great! This is what Riley had to say about the date on his blog:
"I had my first date tonight. It was fun. I got dressed up and Mommy and Daddy took me out to meet Isabella and her family. We napped and drank some milk and pooped out pants together. I do have to say that it was kind of embarrassing that Mom and Dad had to tag along but I don't have a drivers license yet. I also though it was totally embarrassing when our moms made us take pictures. Isabella didn't like it at all and I tried to comfort her but I realized I was still a little hungry and so I licked her hair... just a little. I hope I didn't upset her more."
He's a nice guy, I think we will let her see him again!
Oh yeah, here are the aforementioned pictures.
Mommy just likes to play with Photoshop.
This is the first time I've ever seen her look like me. I guess she really does have my eyes.
They are still getting the hang of sitting up, he leans on her, she leans on the couch. Everyone is happy.
He made a move on her, but she let him know she was lady! No kissing on the first date Riley!
She was mad/hungry. Riley tried to comfort her by tasting her hair, it didn't work.
"I had my first date tonight. It was fun. I got dressed up and Mommy and Daddy took me out to meet Isabella and her family. We napped and drank some milk and pooped out pants together. I do have to say that it was kind of embarrassing that Mom and Dad had to tag along but I don't have a drivers license yet. I also though it was totally embarrassing when our moms made us take pictures. Isabella didn't like it at all and I tried to comfort her but I realized I was still a little hungry and so I licked her hair... just a little. I hope I didn't upset her more."
He's a nice guy, I think we will let her see him again!
Oh yeah, here are the aforementioned pictures.
Mommy just likes to play with Photoshop.
This is the first time I've ever seen her look like me. I guess she really does have my eyes.
They are still getting the hang of sitting up, he leans on her, she leans on the couch. Everyone is happy.
He made a move on her, but she let him know she was lady! No kissing on the first date Riley!
She was mad/hungry. Riley tried to comfort her by tasting her hair, it didn't work.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
She's A Month Old?
How can Isabella be a month old already? It seems like the time has just melted away, like someone hit fast forward on our lives. Even though I have been with her virtually every moment there is almost a feeling like I somehow missed it all. Maybe its the lack of sleep or busy schedule we have had. Either way, it does not feel like my baby should be a month old already! It scares me how the coming years will be. Will I be like my friends and have a hard time remembering her being this small? Will it be hard to imagine she ever fit into her tiny little clothes? I want to remember every moment of her life yet I know it can never happen. I try daily to etch every face she makes into my mind, wishing I could keep it forever. I can't imagine being apart from her ever, I wish she was still attached!
On the other hand I love every day that passes. When she smiles, when she looks at me, when she does something silly I just melt. I can't imagine my life without her now. I can look back at pictures from a month ago and see how tiny she was and it makes me feel so proud that she is growing so well. I'm so glad that she is healthy and happy and here with us. I know she is going to continue to grow, and one day she might even think she doesn't need her Mommy anymore. For now I'm just going to kiss her, hug her, and snuggle her all I can...while she can't run away.
On the other hand I love every day that passes. When she smiles, when she looks at me, when she does something silly I just melt. I can't imagine my life without her now. I can look back at pictures from a month ago and see how tiny she was and it makes me feel so proud that she is growing so well. I'm so glad that she is healthy and happy and here with us. I know she is going to continue to grow, and one day she might even think she doesn't need her Mommy anymore. For now I'm just going to kiss her, hug her, and snuggle her all I can...while she can't run away.
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