Four Months

Helen Grace turned four months old on September 25, 2009. Every day we fall more deeply in love with her (how is that even possible?!), and it’s wonderful to see her growing so much more alert and interactive. Can’t wait for her to give me a kiss back!!

What’s Helen Grace up to these days?

• trying to hold her bottle by herself- can do it for a few secs
• yelping out loud just to hear herself
• smiles and laughs all the time- on the verge of being flirtatious
• wants to be held looking outward and sit up straight on your lap- no cuddle unless she’s sleepy
• the ‘sleep hold’ works like a charm- laid across you with her head in the crook of your arm, facing in, held tightly, patted on the bottom, and jiggled- she’s out like a light in under 5 mins
• still doesn’t like the swing and only the Bumbo for a little bit
• still drinking formula- haven’t tried any more rice cereal because she’s been sleeping fine
• really alert- watches books and tvs, loves crunchy toys, will watch you walking around the room
• does NOT like to be left alone- must be attached to someone at all times
• starting to hold onto toys or burp cloths and seems to think about reaching out for stuff…but that might just be her flailing
• puts almost everything in her mouth but only drooling a very little bit
• loves her paci, but we have learned the importance of a paci clip. she spits it out ALL the time now
• wearing 3-6 mo clothes. she has a huge head and long legs, so most 3 mo clothes are too small because of the neck and the length of the legs.
• goes to bed around 8:00-9:00 p.m., sleeps until 5:30-7:00 a.m., takes a bottle, back to sleep until 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• cannot get her to take a real nap in her bed in the afternoon. she’ll cat nap in my arms, on the couch, or in the car, but she doesn’t want to miss anything
• starting to realize when she’s not being held by her mama or daddy and has the potential to pitch a fit- crocodile tears that break my heart
• still not much hair on top- just a ring around the back- and it seems to still be copper colored. seems like more is starting to come in on top, but that might be wishful thinking.
• rolls onto her left side in her sleep almost every night
• loves her bath
• loves to watch football and futbol with her daddy
• hates to change clothes- is she related to me at all???
• think she weighs around 14-15 lbs- our 4 mo appt will be in 2 wks, so official stats will be coming soon!