Sweet Joanna Grace, time has truly flown by! You are growing like a weed and before we know it, you'll be surpassing your big sister. I weighed you in at 11 pounds a week ago. We'll know your true weight on the 30th for your 2 month well check.
You're wearing 0-3 months, but in Gerber onesies the 3-6 months fit you well. For diapers you are in a size 1. I'm hoping you aren't going to grow too fast to where you can't wear sissy's clothes this fall. Although I'm fine buying you all new wardrobe, but I don't think daddy would like that too much :)
Your nursing like a champ! You nurse about every 1.5-2 hours when awake. You're not a long nurser, no more than 10 minutes and you nurse one side at a time. There are a handful of times you'll want both sides, especially during a growth spurt. Mommy is so happy this is working out for us. I really love it!
You are still in your pack n' play bassinet, but either tonight or this weekend we are going to try out your crib. Daddy is ready to move off the air mattress in your room and back in the bed!
You are doing great as far as sleeping. We start your bath after Vivian goes to bed, between 6:30-7pm. You love your bath now! Makes mommy so happy :) You started enjoying it after we took you out of the sling and have you actually in the bath water. You love kicking your little legs and splashing the water. During your bath, mommy has your towel, jammies and swaddle heating up in the dryer so it will be nice and warm for you. Your so pampered!
After bath we slather you in lotion, hop into our jammies and swaddle you up. We nurse in the rocker and there are a few occasions you fall asleep. If you do fall asleep, you always wake back up. I have to bounce you on the bed for you to fall asleep. I'm actually happy you don't need to nurse to sleep. Your also not a comfort nurser. You get the hiccups before bed every single night. I guess the bouncing gets them started. After bouncing for 10 or so minutes, I lay you in the bassinet. Usually at 7:30 pm. You always wake back up. I'll nurse a little more, bounce and back in the bassinet. Your usually asleep between 8:30-9pm and sleep until 4:30-5:30am. You'll nurse and go back to sleep until 7-8am. After your early morning nursing, you stay in the bed with me. You seem to sleep longer in the morning when you are in the bed.
Your colic has much improved, praise the Lord!!! No more constant screaming, especially between 5pm until bedtime. You are actually becoming a happier little girl, except for when you're in your car seat. You HATE that car seat. Crossing fingers that improves soon so many isn't so stressed while driving. Speaking of being happier, you are smiling more. Love seeing your sweet little dimples. You even let out a little giggle 2 days ago. It was the sweetest sound.
You love your playmat and watching the musical star. You'll hangout for a good solid 30 minutes or longer. You did hate being in your swing until we discovered you want to swing back and forth instead of side-to-side. Mommy can down place you in the swing to nap instead of me having to hold you constantly. So happy I can now give Vivian some one-on-one attention. Not that I don't love holding you, just that sissy needs some mommy attention too. Your also not a fan of tummy time either. Vivian hated it as well.
You hate getting dressed. You don't want anything going over your head and arms going into sleeves.
You still love being outside in the heat. That's your happy place!
You got your first little cold a week ago from Vivian. It's still lingering, but not as bad. Just a little congested.
Your first dining experience was to Zoe's Kitchen with me, sissy and Memom. You slept snugly in the wrap. You may or may not have food dropped on you. You've also been to Elijah's and Pita Delite. We haven't tempted dinner yet just because you start cluster feeding starting around 5. You won't take a bottle, so no pumped milk for you. Mommy does pump a little for an emergency and to have milk for when I start making your baby food.
We've gone on several outings in your short 8 weeks of life...thank you Vivian. You've been to the aquarium, serperatium, the playground, splash pad, story time, music festival, shopping, Poplar Grove Plantation, school tour for Vivian, church and the beach.
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| First dip in the ocean (5/22/15) |
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| 3 generations |
I love you sweet baby girl!!!
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