purees, purees (part 1)

Hey! Here is a quick update on how Mckayla is doing with her purees. And by the way, making them is so much easier (and cheaper) than buying the food.

Green beans: Not sure the first time but LOVES them now.

Carrots: I was surprised by this one. She hates them!

Banana puree: Will eat it alone, but not too crazy about it. Likes it in her oatmeal.

Apple sauce: Will eat them, but at first too tart for her liking. Likes them a little better now.

Oatmeal/Rice cereal: Likes them (oatmeal more), but even more with apple or pear juice in it.

I have noticed that she is not too crazy about the sweeter ones yet. So far she eats 2 puree cubes (1 oz each) and 4 oz of formula. Such a good eater!

rice cereal

happy camper!

drinking from a big cup...

mmmm....carrots

4 months old!!

STATS:

last app. (2 months)

weight: 12 lb 6 oz (75-90%)

height: 24.5 in (98%)

head: 15 in (25-30%)

4 months

weight: 14 lb 14 oz (75%)

height: 26 in (90%)

head: 15.9 in (25%)

I know I say this every month..BUT..I can't believe she is 4 months old already!! She has changed so much in the past month...Past few weeks even! She is eating 5-7 oz bottles every 3 hours and now eating rice and oatmeal (alternated) 3 times a day. She likes it when you put juice (pear so far) in her cereal and not too crazy about the texture of bananas. The doctor gave us the okay to start on her veggie purees. So, we are starting her on carrots this Saturday. And I am making all of them. She had two shots and an oral yesterday and so far is doing great. She can now stand on her own if holding into something; Still trying to crawl and getting real close; and just in the past few days has really made big strides towards sitting unsupported! She can sit for up to a minute until she starts to fall forward, but then has started to be able to pull back up. She still loves to talk and have conversations with you. One of my favorite things she does now is, when she is tired, she will rub her eyes...It is so sweet. And her and I both love 'mommy-baby' cuddle time. She still spoils us with her sleeping skills. She goes to bed about 10-10:30 pm and gets up at 9-10 am. And most of the time I go and wake her up cause otherwise she pees through her diaper. That's pretty much her update so far. I am just so grateful to have such a sweet and happy baby :) She makes our day every time she smiles. Her next appointment is at 6 months

Too too cute....

a special day....

Today is a special day because it marks one year since we found out we were going to have a baby! We were so happy and couldn't wait to embark on our pregnancy journey!

Tyler's birthday surprise.

3 months old!!

Can you believe it?

McKayla is 3 months old already! she has changed so much in the last month...She can lay on her belly and hold her head up at a 90 degree angle and roll over (just belly to back). She has just started to notice textures and tries so hard to pick things up. She is now an assisted sitter. She loves to sit up on the couch and look at her feet and do legs lifts. She can now hold onto a rattle and shake it. Talks NON STOP and has just started to really laugh. In size 2 diapers and eats 6 oz every 3 hours. She is getting so long! She is now wearing a lot of size 6 month outfits. Has a bedtime now at 9:30 - 10 pm and will get up about 8 am and have a bottle then go back to sleep till almost noon. She is now sleeping in her own room and is doing so well! She will fuss for about 10 minutes then falls asleep. I just cant believe how fast she is growing! time really does fly by in a blink of an eye!!

Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July!!!!

Aunt Melissa

Cousin Luke is so funny

Me and Tyler

Mommy and McKayla

2 months old!

Hey, here is a quick update on how McKayla is doing at 2 months! 1 month- weight: 10 lb 1 oz (75%) height: 22.5 in (90%) head: 14.5 in (25-50%) 2 month- weight: 12 lb 6 oz (75-90%) height: 24.5 in (98%) head: 15 in (25-30%) McKayla is doing amazing!! She has figured out how to work the buttons to play music in her excersaucer. She sits very well in her bumboo seat (sitting positioner). And LOVES to stand now. She has just started to go in her jumper so she can stand on her own and she loves it. doesnt jump too much yet, but just being able to stand makes her happy. She had two shots and one oral today and handled them all very well and is now sleeping it off with tylenol. Also, she will be wearing size 2 diapers when we buy the next batch. Eats 5-6 oz every 3-4 hours and goes to bed about 10-11pm and gets up anywhere from 8-10am. We are the most well rested new parents ever! McKayla is such a great little girl!! Everyday she learns more and more and amazes us. She also loves to talk to you and likes it when you read her books. She really sits still and takes time to look at the pages! She still rarely cries and always has a smile on her face. Its hard to believe how much she has grown in the last month. her next appointment wont be until August when she is 4 months old. Photos from her second trip to the Indianapolis Zoo

Thumb....

For the past few days, McKayla has been trying so hard to get her thumb in her mouth. It is so cute to watch!

McKayla's first 8 weeks of life!

First 8 weeks at a glance....

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Easter Day and 24 hours old

Happy Easter my little bunny!

It's amazing how something so small can change your life in such a big way :)

Cousin Jude (almost 4) holding McKayla for the first time.

Grandpa Gary

Cousin Luke (9) holding McKayla