Amelia is 4 months old!
I keep a journal to write monthly letters to Amelia, and of course I need to dump some photos and memories here as well.
Four Months
Likes: bouncing (especially on your knees or airplane lift off), putting everything in her mouth, crinkly paper, teething toys, sitting on someone’s lap during dinner, walks in the stroller, sucking on a washcloth at bathtime, going on errands in the front-facing carrier
Dislikes: tummy time, not being able to get a toy into her mouth, teething
Size: 13 lb, size 1 diapers, 3-6 month clothing
Doing: rolling from back to side, reaching for toys, bringing toys to her mouth, laughing (sometimes), holding head up during tummy time, standing/squatting while supported, nursing every 2-3 hours
Firsts: roll from back to side, laugh, Super Bowl, front-facing carrier, visit with family friends in Auburn, visit with Great Aunt Joanne
And now for the fun part: photos! A few moments from our fourth months with Amelia:
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And a recap of the first three months:
One Month
Likes: nursing, sleeping on anybody’s chest, peeking one eye open, rootin’ and tootin’
Dislikes: not being held, sleeping by herself
Size: 10 lbs, 20 in long; newborn diapers and clothes
Doing: opening her eyes, looking at faces, nursing every hour
Firsts: smile, sink bath, two pediatrician visits, stroller walk in the neighborhood, bottle, visit to the voting polls, babysitters (Grandmom and Grandpop), photo shoot, Halloween
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Two Months
Likes: bath time, butterfly rattle, crinkly sounds, snuggling in Daddy’s armpit, nursing to sleep, fans
Dislikes: waiting to eat, tummy time after 5 minutes
Size: 11 lb 1 oz, 22 in long, size 1 diapers, 0-3 months clothing
Doing: lifts head during tummy time, tracks toys with eyes, kicking, smiling, cooing, nursing every 1-2 hours
Firsts: Thanksgiving, met Santa, bath in the big tub, Dickens of a Christmas fair, hip ultrasound
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Three Months
Likes: splashing in the bath tub, waking up and smiling in the morning, neighborhood walks (the faster and bumpier the better), napping in her swing, Sophie the Giraffe, kicking on her music mat
Dislikes: falling asleep, when diaper changes take too long, getting bored, belly pains
Size: size 1 diapers, 3-6 months clothing
Doing: discovering her hands and feet, kicking, “standing,” holding up head, still nursing every 1-2 hours
Firsts: Christmas, meeting extended family in MS, library visit, road trips to MS and AL, putting hands in mouth, snow, sitting up supported by the bumbo seat
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So completely adorable!
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Amelia is so cute! You’re doing a great job documenting Amelia’s evolution! Love it! Thanks
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