Week 23

Weekly facts:

Weight: 12lbs .5oz. (Yay for 12 pounds)

Height: 23.5"

Cloths Size: 0-3  & 3-6. The 0-3 are getting short if they have feet

Head Size: 15.75"

Life: The week started with a fabulous First Mother's Day complete with breakfast, hung Bella's swing in the yard, relaxed and worked on her baby book while she napped and enjoyed a cookout dinner with the extended family. This week Bella is very busy playing on the floor, reaches for toys and tries to creep but ends up going backwards or rotating on the belly. She is a rolling champ, hence the photo.

Week 22

Weekly facts:

Weight: 11lbs 12.5oz. 

Height: 23"

Cloths Size: 0-3  & 3-6 due to need for  summer clothes

Head Size: 15.75"

Life: This week we added Mango to the mix of foods.  She is very vocal at the table and everyone around knows when she needs more food.  The weeks seem to only get busier but we are figuring out her nap schedule and working around it.  We checked out the new Kidsburg this week, it is amazing I think we will be spending TONS of time there. Bella still loves the swings so we got a swing for our yard. The week ended with family dinner with the McGarry's on Friday and we got to see Moira.  On Saturday we had a family photo shoot which was a lot of fun and Bella did fantastic considering it was during nap time. Oh and how could I forget, the week ended very HOT, time for those summer clothes.

Week 21

Weekly facts:

Weight: 11lbs 9oz. 

Height: 23"

Cloths Size: 0-3 (organized all the 3-6 to be ready)

Head Size: 15.75"

Life: Bella has added apples to the food selection. Still a good little eater. It is fun to go for dinner now and have food for her to eat at the same time. Friday we had girls morning and met Heather and Penelope for coffee, can't wait for the girls to be able to play together on the floor.  We finally had our first girls only day shopping with Granny. That was so much easier having an extra set of hands to maneuver all the stores. Still only babbling but starting with some "m" sounds. Don't think we will get to "mama" by Mother's Day but Momma is sounding closer than any Dadda sounds.  Daddy got the first laugh I should be able to get the first word. 

Week 20

Weekly Facts:

Weight: 11lbs 5.5oz. 

Height: 22.75"
Cloths Size: 0-3 (still!)
Head Size: 15.5"

Life: Bella still loves her real food, added sweet potatoes to the list this week. She is a demanding eater, if you are not paying attention and scooping it fast enough she will let you know. The scale isn't showing it but she got some chubby legs!  We love how you can see her develop daily.  Had my first day of working all day without her and than meeting in the evening, so only got to she her for about 2 hours one day this week, that was miserable but when she fights sleep to have more snuggle time with mom it is all worth it.  Sleep is getting better we had our first 7 hour night in 3 weeks, it was like a mini vacation for Mom except I was still up every 2 hours just to check on her. 

Week 19

Weekly Facts:

Weight: 11lbs 3.5oz.

Height: 22.75"
Cloths Size: 0-3
Head Size: 15.5"

Life: Another busy week, especially since we were preparing to host Easter Dinner for Daddy's family and our 4 Month professional photo shoot was on Friday so of course Mommy had to make something and finish it the day of.  Aunt Angie was home to visit for Easter and the weather has been getting slightly nicer for some more walks.Still a rolling champion to the right side that is and sometimes she can roll back to her back but I think she finds it easier to complain knowing someone is always there eager to get their hands on her and help her off her tummy.  Started real foods this last week and so far not a fan of rice cereal, bananas were a hit but pears are the prize winner so far.

Week 18

Weekly Facts:

Weight: 11lbs .5oz. (Cheers to being 11lbs)

Height: 22.5"
Cloths Size: 0-3
Head Size: 15.25"

Life: So supposedly there is a thing called 4 month sleep regression and Bella is totally in that phase. It is difficult for her to give in and fall asleep, then staying asleep is hard too.  Back to up every hour or couple hours is rough after she was sleeping 6-8 hours straight for 10 weeks.  Some nights are so rough that I have resorted to sleeping sitting up with Bella in my arms because any sleep is better than no sleep. Supposedly this only last a couple weeks, I was hoping for a couple days. Bella got her 4 month shots this week. She did great but a little Tylenol to sleep that night was the magic trick.  

Week 17

Weekly Facts:

Weight: 10lbs 15oz. (So close to 11lbs)

Height: 22.5"
Cloths Size: 0-3
Head Size: 15.25"

Life: Bella can roll back to belly from her right side only. I think she has rolled left only twice. She seems to have forgotten how to get off the belly with only a random belly to back roll these days.  She loves to roll but forgets that she hates tummy time when she gets there. No more swaddling of the arms at night is a little rough.  When she is tired she rubs her eyes but pulls the pacifier out and then gets mad. I often find her sleeping on her side now which makes me nervous she will get on her belly so I am up often t check on her.  The video monitor is awesome. You can tell the days that have been gloomy for her photo, this was yet another cold wet day.  So ready for Spring!!!