I'm Growing!
I unofficially weigh about 17 lbs and am still about 27 inches long.Firsts:
Crawling backwards, lifting up into plank/ bear crawl position, trying to pull to standing.
I cut my first 2 teeth! My bottom two central incisors at the same time!
The sounds I can make now include "dada" and "lala."
First time in big brother's car toy.
First time in big boy strollers and shopping carts.
First time in a baby swing at the park (did not really like it, cried at first and then tried to pretend to be brave and enjoy it).
Sleep:
Naps continue to be my thing. I dropped my third nap and only take 2 naps a day, one morning nap around 9-11am and an afternoon nap around 2-4pm. I nap anywhere from 1-2 hours. Unfortunately, I officially don't sleep well at night. AT ALL. I have worked my way out of the swaddle so mommy tried working with me in a sleep sack and that went okay... But it seems as though things just went from bad to worse. I now wake up every 1.5 to 3 hrs at night. I will cry and cry until mommy comes to soothe me, and then I tend to fall asleep pretty easily -although I sometimes stay awake for about an hour playing after she calms me down. I did start to turn over onto my tummy to sleep, but it doesn't help me stay asleep any better.
Eat:
I'm still breastfed and still nursing every 2-4 hours during the day. And now I eat a little bit of baby food about twice a day while everyone else is eating. I am a very messy eater; I like to stick my head down into my spoon and then blow raspberries while the food is in my mouth. Or just try to grab it off the table and do it myself...
Play:
I still like to sit and play with toys. But I also like to reach and crawl for them now. I like my stacking cups and balls to roll and "chase" after. Chewing on anything continues to be pretty fun too. I also like when mommy plays "patty cake" with me and when big brother plays "peek a boo." Also sort of over my jumper - I would rather mommy hold me in the standing position and let me play with things that way.
Likes:
LOVE Opie and big brother. Like when big brother plays with me. Like chewing on celery sticks and mommy's water bottle. Like smiling. Smiling is still my favorite. Like mommy - starting to get a little separation anxiety. Like touching everything and trying to grab for anything in my sight. Like baths a lot.
Dislikes:
Sleeping through the night. Being in my car seat for too long or confined by any device with straps.Memories:
On my 8 month birthday we went on a pontoon boat on Kentucky Lake with my family, Grandma and Grandpa, and my Great Aunt and Uncle.
(p.s. mommy thinks I may have forgotten some things, but she's so tired she can't remember.)
