Esther is such an amazing little child. I cannot believe how ahead of the game she is in a lot of her development. Everytime the doctor sees her, she comments about how strong and advanced she is. I don't mean to brag - oh, what am I saying? Of course I do :). I'm a very proud mommy of a very active little girl!
For the past week, Esther has been doing "sit-ups." She absolutely hates being on her back anymore. If I am holding her flat, she'll work her stomach muscles and pull herself, without help, into a sitting position. And she has great head and neck control.
In the past two days, she has started propping herself up on her arms. The first time she tried, Tim was watching her and she had to lean a little on the arm of the couch. But she was still sitting without support from Tim.
Today, however, she was in her carseat in my office and was getting tired of sitting flat against the seat (anymore, she hates having her back against things). I watched in wonder as she pulled herself up from the seat and sat up, resting on her arms for support. Granted, her back was not straight by any stretch of the imagination, but she was supporting herself without leaning on the seat.
I'm so proud! Of course, this comes with a whole new set of challenges. Nursing is a challenge, because she tries to sit up while eating. And I can't leave her unbuckled in her swing or carseat anymore for fear that she will topple out.
The websites I have read about baby development have stated that babies don't even start getting good head control until 4 months and Es is only 3 months, 1 week! According to the one site, they usually don't prop themselves up until 5 months or later. Geesh. She's just getting so strong and big!
Well, I'll stop with my brag session now! Love you all and hope you didn't mind this post :)
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the snow if you have it!
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