Happy 4 months baby girl! I know I've said the other months flew by fast...but this one was the fastest yet. 4 months is a third of a YEAR! Crazy.
Well you are just as fun as ever these days, Libs. I've had a few mom friends tell me that 4-6 months are the golden months and I would have to agree. You are learning so much all the time and it really is amazing to watch you develop right before my eyes! And you are so stinking happy. I'll tell you...you are setting the bar mighty high for your future siblings.
So let's see...there were some firsts and some lasts this months little girl. We are definitely getting into somewhat of a groove but every time I think we've got things down, something changes and we have to make adjustments. There was much trial and error this month :) Here's what's new...
-You're eating 5.5 ounces every 3 hours during the day and I'm still doing a dream feed around 10:30pm.
-You still generally go to sleep around 8:3opm and wake up around 7:30-8am. You take 3 naps a day that are usually about 1-2 hours. And sometimes you enjoy an evening cat nap before dinner :) I'm so thankful you're a good napper!
-No more swaddling for you! Daddy and I finally got tired of reswaddling you 3 times a night when you'd get out of it. Plus you figured out how to roll over while swaddled...so we knew it was time to move on :( I was nervous that you'd have a hard time falling asleep without it but we tried it last week and you did great! We still use the Halo sleep sack but just wrap you with your arms out.
-You can roll from your back to tummy! That pesky left arm was getting in your way for a while but not anymore. Yesterday you were on your play mat and must have rolled over at least 10 times. Way to go Libs!
-You giggled this month! Daddy was playing with you and moving your legs like a bicycle which you thought was pretty awesome. It has got to be the cutest sound on earth.
-You growl! We have no idea where this came from but last Monday night Daddy and I were playing with you and the most hilarious little growl came out of you. You've been doing it pretty often ever since so who knows how long it will last :)
-You're finding your voice! You are all of a sudden so much louder and more vocal. You just have so much to say!
-You can hang onto your toys now and will actually grab them yourself!
-You actually got your paci in your mouth by yourself a few times! You're still not super consistent with this but close!
-You started waking up at night again :( Boo. It's usually happening between 3:30-4am. After talking with some mom friends I'm thinking it's probably a growth spurt which apparently happens around this time. At first Daddy or I would just go in your room and put your paci in. You'd fall back asleep but only to wake up again about 30-45 minutes later. Not fun. So the other night I went ahead and nursed you and you ate pretty well...so I'm thinking you must be getting hungry. Thankfully you go right back to sleep after you eat so I can't really complain! Hence the trial and error method I mentioned earlier :)
Your favorite things these days include putting your fingers in your mouth...
Chewing on everything in sight...
Smiling...
Sticking your tongue out...
Reading books and actually looking at the pages...
Cheering for the Aggies...
Holding your toys...
Sitting in your bumbo...
Watching yourself on Mommy's phone during tummy time...
Going on walks...
I also want to make sure we remember this awesome bald ring on the back of your head :)
You are just the sweetest, cutest, most curious little bug! (Did you see that I have a new nickname for you? Shocking, I know.) Daddy and I love you more than you'll ever know.
I can't wait until your 4 month check up this week so we can get your updated stats!
