Monday, July 1, 2013

Four Months Old


Aimree Reese is now four months old. Time has flown by, and she is an amazing blessing. She has gone from 6 lbs 8 ounces to 15 lbs 6 ounces. She is now 24 and 1/4 inches. Her head circumference has grown to 39 cm. 

Initially, we were concerned about her head size being too small. Even though it is small, 5th percentile, it is on the charts, and we are happy about that. 
 Aimree has been exclusively breast fed, until now. We  introduced baby food the week after her 4 month check up. We started with rice cereal and mixed breast milk in it. She got so excited about eating. The next week we tried carrots. Aimree loved these as well. My friend Laura watched my kids for me to have a birthday dinner with my husband. She refused to take a bottle, but ate like a champ. 
This picture is hilarious. I love when Laura watches my kids, because she sends me updates. After carrots we tried squash and green beans. Both of them were a success, with no reactions. Squash is her least favorite. 
 Aimree's sleep habits are pretty good. She wakes up at 11, 3, and 6 to nurse and falls right back asleep. She sleeps in a co sleeper beside me. I sneak her in my bed after the 6 o' clock feeding for precious cuddles. 
 Her personality has started to shine. She laughs and smiles all the time. She also squeals and screams and talks. She doesn't cry often, usually when she is hungry or really sleepy. 
 Aimree Reese can roll over from back to side to stomach but not all at once yet. She has started playing on her mat. Her Lovies are her favorite. She has a birdie and an owl. 
 Aimree is a cuddle bug, she wants to be snuggled into you all the time. She will try to kiss you when you kiss her sweet cheeks. 
 The past four months have been unimaginable. She is the sweetest baby,  and with a much needed good bill of health, we are adjusting to life with four. Axton kisses her, hugs her, holds her, and plays with her, ALL day :).