This week I've noticed a bunch of things about Maddy. I wish I had time to document every day (I'll get better), but thought I'd better catch up since I have the chance.
Her eating habits are changing slightly - she seems to have "hungry times" in the evening as well as in the middle of the night. I hope that converts soon to being able to eat more at one time.
She smiles all the time now. She started smiling early (I think) and smiles all the time. When she sleeps she frequently will make movements with her mouth and eyes - most of them end up in a smile. I love watching her sleep - so peaceful.
She is also awesome at tummy time. I'm not sure she loves it, but she can push her whole top half up off the ground and pivot her head around. I've also watched her try to roll over a few times. I don't think she knows what she is doing - just that her body is naturally trying new things. So cool.
I love watching her on the play mat. She constantly kicks the toys that hang from the arches when she gets her legs going. She, like most babies, does the "leg jerk" thing. It's cute to watch. I don't believe she has control, but she is getting the sensory stuff when she kicks the toys. She gets really going when she seems to catch a glimpse of herself in the mirror. It's cute.
She is so aware now. She is constantly looking around at things. She gets mesmerized by the fans in the rooms. She loves watching TV with us which makes me think I should get the Baby Einstein stuff out here soon. She also loves to sit up and watch things go by. I'll be ready for the holiday season this time around. She'll be ready for all the bright lights and people.
She's also gained quite a bit of weight in her first month. She's about nine pounds now. I'll weigh her today to find out an official weight... and try to measure her.
Her poop is just fantastic. That, of course, is sarcasm. She is the kind of kid that you must change her as soon as she pees or poops, or you will be in trouble. When she poops, it goes up the front of her diaper. No option. So if there is pee in there as well, it's a holy mess.
Breast vs. bottle - she hates bottle if she "sees" the breast, she will refuse the bottle even if she is still hungry. I don't get it. I hate the fact that I don't have milk again... sux. But I'm trying again. Hopefully I'll get enough that I can breastfeed a few times a day and do bottle other times. I'd be okay with that.
She also has some great noises and poses. She grunts the entire time she is sleeping. It's still makes me a tad uneasy when I'm trying to sleep. She also has a weird breathing thing so I tend to watch her very closely. I'm sure she's fine. I'm just a spaz. Her poses are hilarious to me. She does two that I love- hercules and corn holio. That should be enough said. :)
Well, I better do some other things or I won't get to before she wakes up. I'm sure I'll have more to write about soon.
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