- Sitting up straight unsupported for longer (closer to a minute - she's really learning balance)
- Propping on hands and knees a little more - still not for long periods, but enough to wiggle worm backwards
- Laughing more and more over silly things - it doesn't have to involve us making funny noises any more. She'll laugh at a funny expression or when she is tickled.
We went to the doctor last night for a weight check and she has gained about a pound from last month! She had not really gained a lot the previous two months, so this was a huge milestone!
The nurse gave us the go ahead to try her with rice cereal (and nothing else). We're holding off on real solids until six months and are only giving her a few bites of cereal to get her used to the idea. We don't want to do too much right now because of the increased risk of allergies and obesity (both linked to early feeding). But it is fun giving her some cereal and she was so cute with it!
The only way she would really accept the spoon was if she got to help bring it to her mouth. It almost seemed like she was more interested in the spoon than the food though, which wasn't really unexpected. We're going to wait a couple of days and try it once more.
She loved the time with her mommy and daddy and her bowl of cereal, but she got fussy after a few bites and wanted to nurse. I feel so special!
Last night, aside from her first feeding, we took her on her first pre-spring picnic. She didn't like it so much because it was windy and cold. We wrapped her up snugly and eventually got her to sleep, so Tim and I got to enjoy our hot dogs and the nice, cozy fire. Auke Bay looked gorgeous as the sun went down!
Anyway, here are some pictures of Esther feeding and one that I added just because. I'll take pictures of our little banshee today and post them soon!
Love you all!
What's that, Mommy? Hmmm. That's interesting...
Give me more, Daddy! I'll do it myself, thank you!
That was actually pretty okay!
Dad and I love the picture of our little Esther Bunny! :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful and we just cant get enough of her. Keep writing, even though we get to see her alot we enjoy reading about her accomplishments and your happy little family. Love you all!