I don't know why, but I've always looked at 4 months as such a milestone age. Maybe it's because we'll be starting baby food soon, or maybe it's because you're so alert and smiley and social now. Whatever the reason, 4 months seems like a big deal to me. But then again, I'm your mama. Most everything you do is a big deal to me.
At 4 months old, you:
- Are a really tiny girl. You're still not quite 12 lbs yet.
- Hold up your head so well. I don't need to support your neck when carrying you around anymore.
- Can roll from tummy to back, but haven't quite mastered back to tummy yet. I think you're getting close though!
- Love the sound of your voice. You still coo ("goooo") to us but you've also added in a lot of squealing and yelling. Camden and I call those sounds your "crazy bird" sounds.
- Are b-a-l-d. It'll be a long time before I can put any pigtails in that (non-existent) hair of yours!
- Are starting to drool a lot and want everything shoved into your mouth. Your brother didn't get his first tooth until he was 10 months old, so I'd be surprised if any of yours showed up this early.
- Will be starting oatmeal and homemade avocado soon.
- Nurse every 3 hours during the day and anywhere from 1-3 times at night.
- Speaking of nights, they're typically either really good (6-8 hour stretches) or really bad (2-3 hour stretches). There isn't a lot of middle ground with you.
- Are all over the place with napping. After I wrote about how challenging naps had become in your 3 month post, we got things under control. I started putting you down to nap on your back instead of constantly rolling you back to your belly at nap time. I also put you in your Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit (aka: your giant astronaut/banana suit). It took a few days, but you started taking at least one long nap a day again. This lasted about a month. Now, we're back to catnapping! So, I'm experimenting with some new techniques right now. We'll see what I have to say about your napping when I write your 5 month post!
- Are still sleeping in your Rock N Play at night, though you nap in your crib.
- Are SO, SO smiley. You give everyone you see a big, gummy grin. It's ridiculously adorable.
- Love being naked. As soon as I undress you to change your diaper, you start grinning and kicking.
- Love your Oball, Minnie Mouse dolls, your crib mobile, bath time, and your new Kick & Play piano.
- Stand in your jumperoo now. You look so tiny in it. Your legs don't reach the floor quite yet, so we have you standing on a box. It's really adorable.
- Do okay in the car as long as we're moving. You're not much for red lights. Can't say I blame you.
- Laugh, a lot. I used to have to work hard to make you laugh by blowing raspberries on your neck, but now you'll just laugh if Daddy smiles at you.
I love you,
Mommy
5 comments:
I can't believe she's already 4 months old! She is the sweetest, prettiest, and smiliest baby in the world. :)
Simply adorable!
She is the happiest baby I have ever seen. I can't get enough of her.
She is adorable! I have wondered about the Merlin's Sleep Suit. I hope it helps with napping.
We would love to see you again!
Amy- I like the sleep suit. It's definitely not "magic", meaning that you still have to put work into making them good nappers/sleepers, but it's a good transition from the swaddle. It allows them to still move their arms and legs but it helps keeps their startle reflex from waking them.
We'd love to see you guys too! I'm thinking as soon as Macey gets on a more regular nap schedule (like when she moves to the morning and afternoon nap only schedule- hopefully soon), it'll be easier for me to plan things and meet up with people. We miss you guys!
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