Ten And Eleven Months Old

Weight: 20lbs 9oz

Length: 28 3/4in

Eat: We have a pretty good routine going now with her meals. She wakes around 6:30am and takes a six ounce bottle (3oz formula and 3oz whole milk). We are in the process of transitioning to whole milk. I wanted to gradually change over a period of weeks to let her belly acclimate to the cow's milk. Notice there was no breastmilk mentioned. Yep. All done. Post to follow.

At 8am, she eats a single serving carton of yogurt. We have been using vanilla YoBaby. She enjoys it. I bought the strawberry banana with cereal variety. But at the moment, we are dealing with tummy issues and a blistered bottom. So, I don't want to introduce anything new that might add to that situation.

At 11am, she eats lunch. This is usually two ounces of fruit and two ounces of veggies with a water sippy cup. I usually give her toast or goldfish to go with it or whatever table food is around for her to try/munch on. At 12pm, she gets another six ounce bottle.

She usually snacks around 2:30pm. This includes goldfish, cheerios, or crackers, etc. and a water sippy cup. That tides her over until 4:30pm for her next six ounce bottle.

Dinner is at 7pm. It is the same as lunch, but I have been cutting up tiny pieces of chicken nuggets to go with it. Her last meal of the day is her six ounce bottle before bed at 8:30pm.

Table food is going OK. She loves pinto beans, chicken nuggets, and all breads! French fries, mac and cheese, fish sticks, and fruits are hit or miss. Most other things are instantly ejected. She does not care for juice at all. But she does sip on ice water. She doesn't do well with sippy cups with chewy tops. The cheap, plastic Take N Toss cups have been the best for us.

Sleep: Bedtime is 8:30pm and she usually sleeps until 6:30am. On the weekends she takes two 1 1/2 naps: between 8am and 11am and then between 12pm and 3pm. During the week, she only sleeps about an hour max at daycare from 7:30am until 3pm. She usually crashes in the car on the way home and sleeps until 4:30pm. Naps are on my bed. I should probably start making her nap in her crib, but I lay with her to get her to sleep (and sometimes nap too). That wouldn't work out so well in the crib. Night time is easy! She still goes right to sleep on her own in her crib. Thank goodness!

Favorites: Kitty. Music, especially "Royals." Snacking. Blankey. Mama's cell phone. Daycare. Playing ball. Going bye bye. Peek-a-boo. Pat-a-cake. Singing the ABC's. Giving loves. Monkey. Getting in the bathtub. Pointing at things. Cheesy grins.

Clothing Size: A few 9 Months things are still lingering. Mostly 12 Months and 18 Months things. She wears a 4 1/2 in shoes according to Stride-Rite. However, it depends on the brand.

Diaper Size: Size 3

Firsts and Milestones: Pulling up. Pushing toys. Standing alone for brief seconds. Says "dada, bye bye, mama, ball." She also says "yes and no," but I don't think she is comprehending why just yet. First night away from Mom! Visited Ikea with Mom on her first trip. Starting whole milk. Fake laughs. Loves to jabber. Six teeth. Second set of tubes. Starting to pitch mini-tantrums.

Worst Moment: The Diaper Rash hell that we are in at the moment. I was just thinking to myself how we have managed to avoid this dreaded thing even after all the rounds of antibiotics. Then out of nowhere, it hits. She has cried. I have cried. I think we are finally on the downhill slope, but it has been a doozie!

Best Moment:It is hard to choose one moment. Especially, when I get behind and do two months at once! There really are too many best moments every day. I love how excited she gets when she sees me. How she giggles when I come into her room in the morning. All the silliness. The personality. She is a mess. I love how much she is loved by others too.

I guess the thing that sticks out the most about her that she is still ever so slowly becoming even more snuggly. I have caught her a couple times snuggling up with me on the beanbag. Until she realizes she is being still. Then its over. Last night we were reading "Love You Forever." As I was choking back tears, she laid her head on my chest for second. It was a perfect moment. I am so blessed with such a wonderful little girl!

Now you know what time it is! Photo dump in 3....2.....1.....

These two kill me! Don't worry, he is not laying on her face!

Feeling good before Tubes: Round 2

Marianne's Baby Shower for Ben

Diva

That face.

Haddie Claus

Cruisin'

Hanging out with my #1

I can't believe the next Monthly Update will be one year!!!

Eight and Nine Months Old

First of all, this little booger is getting harder to squeeze into an Instagram photo! These past two months have been amazing to watch. Each day she does something new to blow my mind. Let's get to the details.

Weight: 19 lbs (slightly above average)

Length: 28 3/4 in (85th percentile)

Eat: She is taking 4 ounces every 4 hours. I feel like this such a small amount, but I was crying a little every time I poured the leftovers she didn't want down the drain.  I think it must be because she is eating solids now. So, I dropped her down an ounce. My electric pump bit the dust yesterday morning. With only a couple months left, I am not buying a new one. Thanks goodness for the manual pump aka "Manuel." Sidenote: I roughly estimated how much money I have saved by exclusively pumping. It came to a whopping almost $1500! I guess that "part time job" is paying off financially.

We are working on the sippy cup. Mostly, she just chews on it. I haven't really found anything that she likes as much as milk, so she isn't as interested in drinking between bottles. But she also doesn't really like to take her milk from it either. I am not being such stickler right now. I plan on really working on it starting next month. I have heard that using the hard lids instead of the silicone tops can helping with the chewing. Maybe we should try that.

Now for the solids. She gets 4 ounces of yogurt for breakfast with some Cheerios, 2 ounces of fruit, 2 ounces of veggies, a serving of oatmeal cereal mixed in, and a piece of toast for lunch and dinner. I also let her snack on Cheerios and Puffs throughout the day with her sippy cup available. She samples anything that I am eating that is acceptable for her to have too. She loved cantaloupe from Auntie Christy, which was surprising to me. She also is a big fan of Sonic ice (Gets that from her Mama).

Sleep: Bedtime is 9pm. On a good night, she sleeps until between 6:30 and 7am. Waking maybe once or twice until she (or I) find the paci. There have been several nights lately that that isn't enough. Those nights, I usually just wind up putting her in bed with me after a few tries. That was fine and dandy until I woke up once and she was at the end of the bed! Now, I am terrified she is going to go overboard while I am sleeping. I am not sure if the bad sleeping habits are because of the change in routine on some nights or because of the FOUR top teeth she has been trying to cut forever! Maybe both. Hopefully, we can get past this and get back to our perfect sleeping habits that Mama loved for so many months...

Favorites, Firsts, and Milestones: Now for the fun stuff. Crawling! Four top teeth (trying to come in). She has found the musical instrument otherwise know as a door stopper. Says "bye, bye" and waves. She smacks her lips when she sees food. Claps her hands together and will occasionally say "Yay," while doing it. Holds her own bottle. Picks up food like a pro. Pets Kitty (not so nicely). Baths in the bathtub. Loves to be in the water. She is becoming very vocal. No more swing. First pedicure. Dances when she hears music. Got her first small shiner on the coffee table at Mamaw and Papaw's house.

Diaper Size: Size 3

Clothing Size: She can wear 9 months, but mostly, she is wearing 12 months. She has also worn a few 18 months items, especially dresses.

Worst Moment: I guess it would have to be the bump on the coffee table. That was probably the hardest bump she has taken yet. She was pretty pitiful, and took advantage of the cuddling between Mom, Mamaw, and I. She is tough, and after a few seconds of the piano app on my phone she was over it. It was really red that day, and I assumed would give her a black eye. But luckily, it barely even left a spot.

Best Moment: We have been battling an ear issue for months! Somehow and at some point, she developed a fungus (Gross, I know!) in her left ear after her tubes were put in. The ENT was unsure how or why it happened and said it was quite uncommon. It started out as drainage when she had some congestion, and then it started to have blood in with it. We tried anti fungal drops for weeks with no relief. Finally, the ENT prescribed an acetic acid (vinegar) drop to use with the anti fungal drops. Evidently, between flushing the ear with the acid and changing the pH level, we found the magic combo. Last Monday we got the all clear! Best news ever.

Our Summer is winding down. I am excited to get back to work. Haddie loves daycare too. So, that helps. Being a stay-at-home mom, has many fun parts, but I think Haddie and I are cut out for more social interaction. I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to spend so much time with Haddie during the Summer. It has been so great to see her grow and change over these past few months. I am planning to work on First Birthday Party Ideas post in the next weeks. My little tiny Haddie is almost ONE! Speaking of birthdays, I am so excited about the new royal baby! I am such of fan of Will and Kate. It is the closest thing to a real life fairy tale. Anyways, here are some photos of the big girl from the past few weeks....

Like a boss. 

Supposed to be napping

Chillaxin

Besties

First Pedi

First Shiner

She wasn't a fan of Daniel Tiger

Big Girl Seat

Caught Ya!

He loves to snuggle

It's OK

It's OK. Just keep telling your self that because really it is. I am not sure if it is because we had our End of the Year Celebration for Pre-K today, or if it is just because the year is winding down, but I am feeling nostalgic. That seems to happen a lot lately. I have had so many comments about Haddie and how she has grown. When I see others holding her or look at pictures, I see it too. Even though when I hold her and I feel that my little chunker has grown, she is still just my itty bitty. Thinking back also reminds me of the realization I had not too long ago.

These last few months have shown me that life isn't always the perfect scenario that you dreamed of. I already knew that, but I can say that I have actually lived it. And you know what? I am going to be OK.  I haven't blogged about her 6 or 7 Month Updates. And you know what? It's OK. When it comes to Haddie, I had always envisioned being the Mom that is up to her eyeballs in DIY crafts and keepsakes. Hairbows for every outfit. Holiday décor and goodies for every occasion. Pictures and notes of each tiny milestone. Never a hair out of place. Blogs about each fabulous weekend and outing complete with pictures and video. Obviously, that is not a reality for me. And you know what? It's OK. I will say that I do still envy those that are capable of such. At first, I had a real guilt trip about it. It didn’t help to constantly read other blogs that included Easter Eggs with color coordinated fruit pieces inside for breakfast while I have poor Haddie's bottle propped up with her in a bouncer so I can pump and we can make it out the door in time for school. But you know what? It is OK. She is a happy and healthy little girl with an amazing little personality. She doesn't care that she doesn't have a hairbow for each outfit (yet), or that I haven't blogged about the new foods that she tried (and hated) last month. She just knows that I love her and I take care of her. And that is all that matters.

This brings me to another realization that I have had. Maybe it is because of the search engines, countless Birth Club boards, hundreds of social media friends and outlets, etc., but I feel that there is a lot of hostility and judgment in the “Circle of Mothers” these days. I am not sure if it is because I am a Mom now and I actually pay attention, but I think there is a lot more pressure to do things “this way” and “never that way.” It seems like instead of sharing thoughts, opinions, beliefs in a constructive and helpful way, we blast others who do not agree, see, or share those same ways. I try to be open minded and respectful of others, but I have seen some people say hateful and cruel things to someone (they don't even know) over something as silly as a picture on Instagram. Come on, ladies. We are all in this together. I think I can safely say that most mother's only want the best for their children. We can't know circumstances or reasoning for each choice that is made. I try not to take a “holier than thou” outlook on things and share what little knowledge and advice I can give all while trying to be open and respectful of others. Because after all, I am just trying to figure it all out myself. And you know what? It is OK. I guess I will step down off my soap box now. I just needed to vent a little evidently. I didn't mean to run off on a tangent.

I suppose since I managed to log on to this blog, I can do a little update on my pride and joy.

Haddie is now a little over 26 inches long and weighs about 18 pounds. Mama is still pumping away and making baby food. It is definitely time consuming, but she is worth it. It also doesn't hurt that it is a heck of a lot cheaper! She is doing well with solids. She now eats green beans, peas, pears, and apples. She still despises sweet potatoes and is not thrilled with bananas or plums. We have tried apple juice and Puffs. Neither of which she cared for. She enjoys picking up the Puffs, but could care less about ingesting them. She has one and a half teeth. The second is just kind of hanging out at the gum line. She can sit up like a pro and rolls from one end of the room to the other. She doesn't seem interested in crawling, but gets frustrated that she isn't mobile on occasion. She is no longer in the “bucket” and is now rear-facing in her big girl convertible car seat. She loves paper. She has walker that she only moves backwards in and tried out her pool for the first time last weekend. She had tubes put in her ears at the beginning of April, but she is still bothered with them. Hopefully, we can figure out a solution for her soon. She can say “da-da” and “bye-bye”. She wont say “ma-ma” unless she is whining or crying. She loves to pat things and touch them with only her pointer finger. She continues to learn and amaze me each day. I guess it is the teacher in me, but I am constantly assessing and comparing her to others in her age group. She is not a step ahead of everyone. But you know what? It is OK.

This school year is wrapping up. It will be one I will never forget. Not just because of the special kiddos I had the pleasure of spending my days with, but because my life change so drastically during this year. I am more than ready to spend my Summer with my sweet girl! Not sure when the next post will take place. But you know what? It is OK!

And now for a giant photo dump of Haddie. Sorry, I have some lost time to make up for.....

Five Months Old

Date: March 17, 2013

Age: Five Months

Weight: 16lbs 6oz (Home Scale)

Length: 25 3/4in

Eat: We are still at 6 ounces, but we have scaled it back to every 4 hours. I was just automatically feeding her on the 3-hour mark. I decided to try it out, and she didn't even notice. This has also been nice because it cuts out 6 ounces of my daily quota! She is now down to 5 feedings a day for a total of 30 ounces, which is still on the upper end of the daily intake. On the topic of eating, we have started solids! I was back and forth on whether to wait until 6 months, but decided since she knew what to do with the spoon, why wait. Details of our adventure with food can be found in the upcoming installation of the "Oh, Baby!" series.

Sleep: Not much has changed here. Still hitting the hay around 10pm and sleeping until 6:30am. I know several people say that "if they go to bed earlier, they sleep later." She does take a nap in her swing for about an hour around 8pm before we start the food, bath, and bottle routine. I just hesitate to put her in bed early and then she be rootin' tootin' at 4am. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. She is still so easy. She puts herself to sleep without a peep and wakes up jabbering and smiling! I love it. I just keep praying this trend continues...

Favorites: Sophie the Giraffe, cold wipes on her tush, food, blowing bubbles (she has mastered this!), squealing, he r feet, UDA on ESPN, taking pictures, Mama's cell phone, and she is finding Peek-A-Boo quite entertaining (the scarier, the better).

Clothing Size: 3 to 6 months is getting snug. We are pulling out the 6 to 9 months things. However, it is mostly Summer clothing. It is definitely not Summer around here yet. Someone is growing like a weed!

Diaper Size: Size 3. I have also determined that Pampers are my favorite brand. I loved the Swaddlers when she was teeny. Now, I am really liking the Baby Dry for overnight and Cruisers during the day. I am still using diapers that were gifts, and have not had to purchase a single one! What a blessing! I have quite a few in smaller sizes that I can swap out once she has gone through our stockpile.

Firsts and Milestones: Solids: oatmeal, sweet potatoes, avocado, and green beans! Almost rolling over from back to tummy, sitting up (propped on her big belly), found her feet, pulling out and putting her paci back in her mouth, and using her hands to grab and hold things.

Best Moment: I know I said this last month, but her laugh just keeps evolving. Instead of the little giggle, it is a full blown, shoulder shaking chuckle! I love it! She usually winds up getting choked while she is doing it, but it is still so precious. I think it is so amazing to watch the personality develop so early. She is a ham, for sure.

Worst Moment: The not so fun issue mentioned in my Spring Cleaning post pertains to her poor little ears. We have had congestion issues for quite some time. I think, as a result, this has caused her ears to be prone to infections. We have had four and are in the middle of our fifth. Our pediatrician referred us to a Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist (ENT). I really liked him. He reminded me of Jason Bateman and was very to the point. I have also had some concern about her hearing. She passed her Newborn Screening, but lately, she has done things that make me question how well she can hear. She doesn't respond to my voice if she is not looking at me and loud noises (i.e. pots and pans) don't phase her. Yes, I tried. She didn't flinch. I was worried that the constant ear trouble may have damaged or prohibit her from hearing well. At our appointment last week, they attempted a hearing test. She wasn't having it. Crocodile in a death roll the whole time. When the doctor checked her ears it wasn't much better news. Her canals are very small, and have a large amount of wax. He could not even see in the left ear. The right ear wasn't as bad, but there was a large amount of "putrid" fluid in there. Basically, she needs her ears cleaned out properly and a proper hearing test. Both require sedation due to her age and activity level. Since she would already be under, he suggested tubes being put in. We are on another antibiotic to see if that helps to clear up the fluid. Since she just came off of one, I doubt it will. I am comfortable with the decision. I do think she needs something done. Hopefully, we can get this issue sorted out and not look back!

Thanks for stopping by snd checking in on Haddie Bug. She is amazing! Five months later, I still think I fall a little more in love every day!

Four Months Old

Date: February 17, 2013

Age: Four Months

Weight: 15lbs 10oz (Home Scale)

Length: 25in

Eat: Still at 6 ounces of breastmilk every 3 hours. I am curious to see if we get the go ahead to start solids at her 4 Month Checkup on Friday. I am not sure if I am ready to start, or if I want to wait until 6 months. She is still satisfied with only breastmilk and definitely gaining weight, so I don't think it is necessary. I did try out using a spoon yesterday: I spooned out a little of her bottle before her feeding. She chomped down like she knew exactly what to do and slurped it up. Maybe she is ready!

Sleep: So far, Haddie is still sleeping well. No sleep regression, yet. I hope that phenomenon skips our house! Night sleep is from 10pm to about 7am. She typically takes a long, 2 hour nap from 8 to 10am and 5 to 7pm and small catnaps between each bottle. We had to alter our bedtime routine slightly with her diagnosis of eczema. She has a very mild case, thank goodness. By only bathing every other night and using only Eucerin lotion, her skin has cleared up nicely. Sadly, no more smelly bubble bath or lotions though. We are so blessed she is so easy to put to bed! I hope she keeps this trait. I turn on her sleep music during her bottle. When she is done, I zip her up in her snuggie, give her a paci, turn on her Twilight Ladybug, turn out the light and close the door. Usually, we never hear a peep until morning! Trust me, I know we are lucky!

Favorites: Her voice: squeals, screams, jabber, etc. The Bumbo. Her hands, they are seriously her best friends. Smiling. My phone. Getting dressed. People watching.

Clothing Size: 3 to 6 months

Diaper Size: Size 2

Firsts and Milestones: First trip the Tennessee Aquarium. First trip to the Hunter Museum (Momma too). First Valentine's Day. First laugh. First squeals. Beginning to sit unassisted for VERY brief periods. Beginning to reach for things.

Best Moment: I heard her first, true laugh. I was changing her 10th poop diaper of the day. I told her if she didn't stop pooping she was going to have a red booty. She must have found that humorous because she let out the sweetest chuckle. Since then, she has done it several more times. It is always random and never on command. Of course.I can't wait until she doing big belly laughs!

Worst Moment: We have still been battling a stuffy nose and all that comes with it. We had our second ear infection, as well. I hate to see my sweet girl sick and feeling crummy. She is such a trooper though!

Three Months Old

 

Date: January 17, 2013

Age: Three Months

Weight: 13lbs 10oz (Home Scale)

Length: 23 1/2in

Eat: Up to 6 ounces of breastmilk every 3 hours. She finally has her appetite back! I am thankful that I can meet her needs. I usually have ten bottles ready at all times. Lately, I have been slacking a little on squeezing my pumping sessions in. I have noticed a dip in my production. Hopefully, I can do some marathon pumping this weekend and get back where I was.

Sleep: Our sleeping has fallen into an even better routine. Even through the cold. We still keep our bedtime routine: bath is always at 9pm. Sometimes her bottle falls at 9:30pm and sometimes at 10pm. Regardless, we keep bath time the same. She is usually asleep by 10:00, and 10:30pm at the latest. She has learned to go to sleep totally on her own, with no fuss! She sleeps through the night, and I have been waking her up at 6:30am. As of now, she is a superstar sleeper. I am holding my breath though. From what I hear, something clicks around the Four Month mark and can turn sleeping routines upside down with a little something called the "Four Month Sleep Regression." We shall see...

Favorites: Raspberries (with your mouth), Baths, her reflection, the color Red, Talking, Smiling, Blowing bubbles, Covering her face to fall asleep, Sticking her tongue out, her Jumper, and Sucking on her hands and fingers

Clothing Size: 0 to 3 Months is getting snug and 3 to 6 Months is a little big.

Diaper Size: Size 2

Firsts and Milestones: First ear infections and antibiotics. Rolled over from belly to back two more times. First giggle. First fever. First trip to the Mall. Slept through the night in her crib. First Christmas and First New Year.

Best Moment: Christmas was at our house this year. I think having everyone over, great food, and family time is definitely one of the best moments this month. Haddie is surrounded by so much love! It was also comforting to see her smile through feeling like crud. I don't think I could have made it if it wasn't for her sweet smiles.

Worst Moment: I thought it was bad last month, but Haddie's cold went to a whole new level this month! I feel like all I have been talking about is her sickness, but it has literally consumed our lives for the past month! For the most part she has handled it like a champ, but the night before she was diagnosed with the double ear infection, she was down right pitiful. She just sat in my arms and moaned and whimpered with her hoarse little cry. I could barely handle it. I wanted to take it all away and there was nothing I could do. It was an extremely helpless feeling. I actually cried with her while I tried to rock and comfort her. Hopefully, that is our last bout with that for a while!

I can't believe she is already three months old! We have been blessed with such a great baby! She is so laid back and easygoing. I love watching her learn and grow each day. It doesn't matter how tired or stressed I am, one look at her and she brightens my day. I love my Haddie Bug!

Two Months Old

Date: December 17, 2012

Age: Two Months

Weight: 11lbs 11oz

Length: 22 1/2in

Eat: Still taking 4.5 ounces of breastmilk every 3 hours. We had a few weeks of eating issues when her cold was at it's worst. Thankfully, my little pig has her appetite back. I upped her to the next size nipple on her bottles. She was making a clicking sound each time she sucked, so I knew she was working too hard and wanting more. We are also taking Zantac now. Her fussiness after bottles is gone. Her spitting up is also much better. She lapsed back a little during the cold, but I think it was just due to her stuffy nose and drainage. If Miss Piggy continues to finish off the last drop of her bottles, I may try adding another half or one ounce and see how she does.

Sleep: Since we have started Daycare, she is napping much better during the day. Our day still starts around 6am. She usually naps a little after each bottle. Bedtime is between 9 and 10pm. She is still getting up once around 3am for a bottle. Then we start all over again at 6am.

Favorites: Her "birdie friends" on the mobile of her swing. Talking. Blowing bubbles. Baths! Beanbags. She is finding her hands more and more fascinating. Smiling.

Clothing Size: Strictly 0 to 3 Months. No more Newborn for this chunker.

Diaper Size: Size 1

Firsts and Milestones: First big smile. Rolled over twice from her belly to back. Started Daycare. First picture with Santa. Sleeping in her crib in her room.

Best Moment: Sweet smiles. Haddie has been stingy with her smiles. I had been anxiously awaiting her to look at me and flash a big, beautiful smile. I seriously thought her first smile was going to be for Santa. She thought about it, but never committed. The first one came a day after she turned one month old. We were looking in the mirror. She looked at my reflection and smiled a big, open-mouthed smile. I was so excited! Technically, she was still smiling at me. Her next big smile was for my Dad and Cheryl. Jealous. Lately, she been smiling more and more. She is almost always in a fabulous mood in the mornings. I can usually count on my smiles then. It warms my heart each time!

Worst Moment:It has by far been dealing with her cold. I cannot describe how frustrating it is to hear her working hard to breathe and there is nothing I can do to fix it! Mommy is supposed to be able to make it all better. All I can do is try to help. We have tried it all, with little relief. I cannot wait until she is snot free. Sadly, I have a feeling it is going to be a long, snotty Winter. It was also a little bittersweet to pack up her Newborn clothing. Glad she healthy and growing, but it is going by way too quickly.

One Month Old

Date: November 17, 2012

Age: One Month

Weight: 9lbs 2oz

Length: 20 3/4in

Eat: About 4 ounces of breastmilk every 2.5 to 3 hours

Sleep: She was only catnapping during the day. Which made for a fussy evening. I re-read the Babywise, and am revamping her "schedule." So hopefully, she will not be so overtired in the evening, and not stray too far from her night schedule. She has been sleeping well through the night. Down at 9ish, a feeding at 2am, and up for the day at 6am. And no, I don't let her cry all the time for all those Babywise-haters. She has not cried more than 5 minutes (that I could help), since she was born.

Favorites: Enjoys her swing. Loves bath time. Stares at the TV during diaper changes. Paci is becoming a favorite. Sucking on her hands.

Clothing Size: Newborn clothing is becoming snug, but 0-3 Months is still a little big.

Diaper Size: Size 1

Firsts and Milestones: Holding her head up like a big girl. Loves to talk. Outgrew her newborn diapers. Blowouts. Of course, first doctor visit and first bath.

Best Moment: This whole month has been the "Best Moment." I know I can't use that next month, but it is true. I have loved every second of learning how to be Hadley's Mommy. We had a little scare, but seem to have received good news. I am considering a second opinion to just to ease my mind. Once we are certain, I may share our experience with that. I was unable to find much information, so maybe I could help someone else in that situation.

Worst Moment: While cutting her fingernails, Mommy accidentally clipped some skin. She barely flinched, but Mommy cried.