Week 18

Aubrey had her 4 month check-up with Dr. Kennedy today - she weighs 14.2 lbs and is 25 1/4 inches long. She is getting so big! Dr. Kennedy was very impressed with her motor skills, saying they are the skills of a 6 month old. She also said that it is a little early but she wants us to try to give Aubrey some water in a sippy cup next week. I can't believe our baby girl is ready for a sippy cup! We are also going to try to give her more real food, in addition to formula. We have been doing this occasionally but will try to be more regular about it. So far she loves sweet potatoes, peas, and bananas. She's not crazy about apples or carrots. Aubrey is close to being able to sit up on her own and she loves for us to help her stand. I think we aren't too far away from her crawling - she has started putting herself in "girl" push-up position and trying to inch forward. We are going to be in trouble once she starts moving! Even though she is so active she still enjoys cuddle time; I'm hoping she doesn't grow out of this! Her favorite toys right now are still her excer-saucer, her snail, a seahorse that lights up and plays music (we call her Sally), and a stuffed creature from Sesame Street named Zoe.

This weekend we are taking her to a friend from work's housewarming party. I am looking forward to getting to show her off! Maybe by next week's post she'll be crawling....

4 Months!!

Aubrey is four months old this week! I can't believe our baby is growing so fast! We have not had our four month check-up yet, but I'm guessing she weighs at least thirteen pounds, but probably more. She is very tall and is wearing 6 month onesies due to her length. She is finally getting a little chubby which we are grateful for, as we had such a hard time in the beginning getting her to gain weight. She is eating formula with oatmeal mixed in, she likes this much better than rice cereal. It has cut down on the spit-up and it makes her go four hours between feedings. On Sunday we tried banana baby food - she LOVED it! She was grabbing the spoon and pushing it into her mouth; it was so cute (and messy!) She has started to roll over more, which she thinks is great fun! Her favorite things right now are her excer-saucer, a rolling snail with a mirror on it, and a ball that lights up, sings, and moves. She also has a small blanket with an elephant head on it that she likes to sleep with; we call it Ellie. She is talking up a storm, constantly trying new voices. She is feeling so much better than she had been and we are so grateful for this. She is too much fun!

My first Mothers Day was perfect. Saturday night we took mom out to dinner at Ziziki's. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the food and the company. Aubrey looked adorable! Sunday we didn't do much - just opened cards and hung out with baby all day. Justin got me a necklace with Aubrey's initials, a glider for downstairs, and another necklace that holds my work I.D. and has a opening for a photo of Aubrey. He did so good I am feeling the pressure for the perfect Father's Day gift!!

More updates next week!