Leah turned six months old this past Thursday. Oh my! Unlike other doctor's appointments, which have been after her "birthday", this latest one was actually ON her "birthday". Despite receiving three shots (two standard vaccinations and a flu vaccine), she did really well. She didn't even cry for the first shot (was it shock?).
Our little one is definitely that... little. She's 24 1/4" long (8%) and 14 lb .03 oz (20%). Thankfully, there's nothing to be concerned about, even though she's dropped several percentiles since her four month check-up. The nurse practitioner agreed that Leah might be smaller because she's so active for her age. (Of course, it could also just be her genes.) Plus, looking at Leah, the NP could see that Leah's certainly not "failing to thrive"; she's got the typical baby rolls! (Yes, I know it'd be easier to show this in a photo, but no, the computer issue STILL isn't resolved. I talked to a DELL tech Thursday, though, and she's sending out some CDs/DVDs so that we can re-load Windows. But I digress....)
Leah's also moving on to new culinary experiences, namely squash. I picked some up yesterday at Wegman's, and cooked it up last night. She LOVES it! I don't think we'll go back to rice cereal (which I'm sure she's grateful for). Leah doesn't eat much rice cereal (I'd fix a teaspoon and even that was too much), but she gobbled down the squash. Today for lunch I could hardly feed it to her fast enough! (By the way, making the baby food was super easy, and in the long run, it'll definitely save us some money.) Once she's had time to adjust to the squash, we'll move on to pears and sweet potatoes. After that, who knows? Green beans? Peas? Carrots? The possibilities are endless!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Five Almost Six Months
Since I have a moment (and feel like writing), I might as well update everyone on Leah's growth. The pictures will have to come later since she's not officially six months yet (not too much longer though) and well, if you read the previous post, you know why.
Scott and I have finally admitted that Leah is indeed crawling. As a friend pointed out yesterday, Leah's actually been crawling for the past month or so, but Scott and I have refused to call it that. After all, it looks like she's just scootching about.... even if she's gotten rather fast. (We now have to train ourselves to keep the doors to the basement and laundry room closed. And of course we also have to work on baby-proofing.) Plus, it doesn't really even look like the true military crawl; she primarily uses her arms. What opened our eyes to the truth? Leah's now starting to use her knees (and did I mention she's getting really fast?). We've only witnessed her doing this here and there, but we know it's only a matter of time before she really starts using them. She's quite adept at crawling to what she wants, whether it's a toy or a hug (when she wants us to pick her up, she'll crawl over to where we're sitting).
She's also become quite the chatterbox when the mood strikes her. There were a couple mornings when we were on vacation that Leah wouldn't stop talking from the time she finished breakfast until the time she took her first nap! Now that we're home, she's not as chatty, but she does have her moments. Interestingly enough, she tends to be more talkative once Scott gets home from work. Guess she just wants to tell her dad about her day!
Like most babies, she doesn't limit her conversations to us. I'll regularly hear her talking to her crib friends (Harley bear, momma bear, Lambchop, and seahorse), and then, when I pick her up from her nap, I see that she's also rearranged her friends. This evening, for instance, she talked with her animals for the longest time before settling down for a nap. When I went in to get her later, I discovered that three of the four animals (she never messes with her seahorse) were in the middle of the crib rather than in the corners. (Other times Scott and I have peeked in on her to see that she's flung Harley bear from his corner so that she can nestle in his spot.)
Hmmmm, other new adventures in this journey? Well, we recently started rice cereal. She's not eating much of it just yet, but I can't say I don't blame her. After all, have you seen it? It certainly doesn't LOOK appetizing. Hopefully next week we'll start her on some other foods, too. (Crazy me, I'm actually going to make her food. We'll see how that goes. Perhaps it'll be good fodder for a future blog.)
Keep checking back for pictures. I'm hoping our computer issue will be resolved within the next week so that I can finally clear out the camera (and camcorder).
Scott and I have finally admitted that Leah is indeed crawling. As a friend pointed out yesterday, Leah's actually been crawling for the past month or so, but Scott and I have refused to call it that. After all, it looks like she's just scootching about.... even if she's gotten rather fast. (We now have to train ourselves to keep the doors to the basement and laundry room closed. And of course we also have to work on baby-proofing.) Plus, it doesn't really even look like the true military crawl; she primarily uses her arms. What opened our eyes to the truth? Leah's now starting to use her knees (and did I mention she's getting really fast?). We've only witnessed her doing this here and there, but we know it's only a matter of time before she really starts using them. She's quite adept at crawling to what she wants, whether it's a toy or a hug (when she wants us to pick her up, she'll crawl over to where we're sitting).
She's also become quite the chatterbox when the mood strikes her. There were a couple mornings when we were on vacation that Leah wouldn't stop talking from the time she finished breakfast until the time she took her first nap! Now that we're home, she's not as chatty, but she does have her moments. Interestingly enough, she tends to be more talkative once Scott gets home from work. Guess she just wants to tell her dad about her day!
Like most babies, she doesn't limit her conversations to us. I'll regularly hear her talking to her crib friends (Harley bear, momma bear, Lambchop, and seahorse), and then, when I pick her up from her nap, I see that she's also rearranged her friends. This evening, for instance, she talked with her animals for the longest time before settling down for a nap. When I went in to get her later, I discovered that three of the four animals (she never messes with her seahorse) were in the middle of the crib rather than in the corners. (Other times Scott and I have peeked in on her to see that she's flung Harley bear from his corner so that she can nestle in his spot.)
Hmmmm, other new adventures in this journey? Well, we recently started rice cereal. She's not eating much of it just yet, but I can't say I don't blame her. After all, have you seen it? It certainly doesn't LOOK appetizing. Hopefully next week we'll start her on some other foods, too. (Crazy me, I'm actually going to make her food. We'll see how that goes. Perhaps it'll be good fodder for a future blog.)
Keep checking back for pictures. I'm hoping our computer issue will be resolved within the next week so that I can finally clear out the camera (and camcorder).
Let's See If My Fingers Still Work...
or maybe I should re-title this "Let's See If My BRAIN Still Works". I can't believe I haven't posted in so long. Well, scratch that. I can believe it (though there is a bit of incredulity on my part). Having not written in so long, I do wonder if this post will even make sense.
I didn't purposely neglect my writing. Actually, I'd think about it regularly during August, but always came up with an excuse not to.
The primary excuse? Computer issues. Long story short, we ordered a new computer and then had to re-load Windows. Unfortunately, in the process, the necessary drivers weren't loaded. Despite contacting Dell (and speaking with a rep at least four times), the issue still hasn't been resolved... and we've had the computer about a month now. So what has this to do with blogging, especially since I'm obviously using the computer/ Internet now? Well, I had intended on updating everyone when Leah turned five months. That updated included photos. Well, since I'm waiting to upload our camera software, I haven't been able to upload any photos (which is really frustrating). I never expected the issue to continue for so long, but now it looks like it won't be until at least next week when I might hear from someone. And that means at least another week before I can upload and/ or share any photos. (FYI... Leah will be six months old next week. Looks like I'll be posting her five and six month photos together.)
I didn't purposely neglect my writing. Actually, I'd think about it regularly during August, but always came up with an excuse not to.
The primary excuse? Computer issues. Long story short, we ordered a new computer and then had to re-load Windows. Unfortunately, in the process, the necessary drivers weren't loaded. Despite contacting Dell (and speaking with a rep at least four times), the issue still hasn't been resolved... and we've had the computer about a month now. So what has this to do with blogging, especially since I'm obviously using the computer/ Internet now? Well, I had intended on updating everyone when Leah turned five months. That updated included photos. Well, since I'm waiting to upload our camera software, I haven't been able to upload any photos (which is really frustrating). I never expected the issue to continue for so long, but now it looks like it won't be until at least next week when I might hear from someone. And that means at least another week before I can upload and/ or share any photos. (FYI... Leah will be six months old next week. Looks like I'll be posting her five and six month photos together.)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Freecycle success?
Yesterday I responded to a Freecycle post and was overjoyed when I was declared the "winner". My prize? Baby food. Though Leah's not eating it yet, she will be in a couple months, so I figured we could hold on to the jars until we need them.
Now, since she's not eating baby food yet, I didn't even think to ask what kind it was, so imagine my disappointment when I picked it up yesterday only to discover that it's none of the real appetizing foods (veggies, fruits). Instead, it's turkey, beef, and ham. Mmmmm, oh so appetizing. Do babies really eat this stuff?
Now, since she's not eating baby food yet, I didn't even think to ask what kind it was, so imagine my disappointment when I picked it up yesterday only to discover that it's none of the real appetizing foods (veggies, fruits). Instead, it's turkey, beef, and ham. Mmmmm, oh so appetizing. Do babies really eat this stuff?
Leah's Latest Stats
Leah had her four month appointment last Friday. Despite the shots, she did really well (at least she didn't fuss too much). She's 12 lbs 7.7 oz (only the 30%, which is a drop from her two month check-up) and 24" (48%). This healthy little girl is also rather active. She's scooting quite a bit; just last night, Scott was showing me how Leah will creep after a toy. Oh boy. I wouldn't be surprised if she's crawling before we head to the beach next month. Oh my!
Yes, Leah was eating the bar of her playmat in the top photo. I really think she's teething (even if it's the early stages). Now that she's getting older, she looks more like Scott (well, at least in some photos). I still say she has my eyes, but she sure does remind me of her daddy in this picture.
Yes, Leah was eating the bar of her playmat in the top photo. I really think she's teething (even if it's the early stages). Now that she's getting older, she looks more like Scott (well, at least in some photos). I still say she has my eyes, but she sure does remind me of her daddy in this picture.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Insomnia
Ever since Leah arrived, I've been experiencing a bit of insomnia. Actually, it's more than a bit; it's a regular occurence. Now, I can understand being an insomniac (albeit against my will) initially; after all, as a newborn, Leah was eating all the time (I so don't miss those days).
But now that Leah's 4.5 months, well, this insomnia is a bit ridiculous, especially since Leah's been sleeping through the night for quite some time now. For some reason, I can't seem to fall asleep, no matter how tired I might be. Take last night, for instance. As part of my usual bed routine, I read for a little while before turning off the light. Around 10, I turned off the light, eager for sleep (and yes, I was sleepy by that time). Guess I was too eager. My mind started racing. I started tossing and turning (while my husband peacefully slept next to me, obvlivious to my unsuccessful attempts at sleep). At one point I looked at the clock (after contemplating getting up, going downstairs, and posting this entry): 10:40. Ugh. Would sleep ever come? It finally did (obviously), but my battle with insomnia doesn't end there.
See, once asleep, I can't stay asleep. I wake up a couple times a night. The first few months Leah was home, I'm sure I did so because it was time to feed her. But that's not the issue, now. For some reason, my body just won't let me rest the entire night. No, I wake up and my mind starts racing again. Sometimes I'm up for just a minute or two, other times I seem to be in a semi-conscious state for an extended period of time.
Even when I am sleeping, I'm not resting well due to an overwhelming number of bad dreams. It's like they're a regular part of my sleep routine now (much like the insomnia). Ugh. Will this ever go away? Will a good night's sleep continue to elude me?
But now that Leah's 4.5 months, well, this insomnia is a bit ridiculous, especially since Leah's been sleeping through the night for quite some time now. For some reason, I can't seem to fall asleep, no matter how tired I might be. Take last night, for instance. As part of my usual bed routine, I read for a little while before turning off the light. Around 10, I turned off the light, eager for sleep (and yes, I was sleepy by that time). Guess I was too eager. My mind started racing. I started tossing and turning (while my husband peacefully slept next to me, obvlivious to my unsuccessful attempts at sleep). At one point I looked at the clock (after contemplating getting up, going downstairs, and posting this entry): 10:40. Ugh. Would sleep ever come? It finally did (obviously), but my battle with insomnia doesn't end there.
See, once asleep, I can't stay asleep. I wake up a couple times a night. The first few months Leah was home, I'm sure I did so because it was time to feed her. But that's not the issue, now. For some reason, my body just won't let me rest the entire night. No, I wake up and my mind starts racing again. Sometimes I'm up for just a minute or two, other times I seem to be in a semi-conscious state for an extended period of time.
Even when I am sleeping, I'm not resting well due to an overwhelming number of bad dreams. It's like they're a regular part of my sleep routine now (much like the insomnia). Ugh. Will this ever go away? Will a good night's sleep continue to elude me?
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