6 Months

Dear Lucy,
You are quickly becoming a tiny human to me. With each that passes, you seem to learn a new skill and take in more around you all the time. You LOVE to smile. Especially at your dad, but you love strangers too. You are still easily adaptable, so it's not hard for us to eat or nap on the run. You don't cry much at all - only when overtired or hungry (or when Mommy has to use the nasal aspirator). I've never actually seen a baby as naturally happy as you! It doesn't hurt you're the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life. No joke. It almost hurts to look at you.

Mommy has absolutely no shame when she talks about you. I can't be humble at all when it comes to you. "You have such an adorable baby" to which I reply "I KNOW!!"

This month was a big month for us developmentally. You are now sleeping through the night in your very own crib and you're eating solids (oatmeal and veggie purees). Both things make me feel like you're growing too fast. You have taken very well to solids and eat everything we've given you so far. We're going to try some fruits soon! In terms of other milestones, we're working on rolling over from belly to back and sitting unassisted. At your 6 month doctor appointment  you weighed 16 lbs 5 oz, 27" and 17" head.

The more time goes on, the more nicknames you seem to acquire  Mommy calls you Lu, Lulu, Buggy, Buggy Lu, Big Girl Buggles, Sweet Muffin, Big Buggy Girlfriend, Big Girl, and any variation of the above. You probably don't even realize your name is Lucy. :)

I love you, Buggy!!

Lucy at 26 Weeks

Weight:  Between 16-17? We find out next week! She did go through another growth spurt the past week -- just eating constantly even with starting solids. 

Medical Issues: Running nose, teething pain has ramped up again. Thankfully she decided she likes Sophie. 

Sleep:  Still in the RnP at nigh and swing for naps. She's been sleeping through the night MOSTLY -- generally goes to bed around 8-8:30 pm and wakes up around 5:30-6 am. Probably a combination of full day daycare and starting solids. We crib trained her for a few weekend naps. It took her 30 minutes the first time to realize she could merely put her head down when on her belly. Also back to catnapping. 

Clothes: 3-6 months. 

Social:
This is her last week of her current daycare. They're going to miss her a lot I know because she's so happy go lucky. Also this week she went to a few restaurants. It's getting harder to go out with her because she's loud. Not crying, just wants to try out her vocal box I guess.

Crying:
Hunger and overtiredness. And when frustrated when she gets stuck on her belly.

Milestones: First veggie! (Green beans) First trip to the park -- she LOVED the swing!

Lucy at 25 Weeks

Weight:  Over 16 lbs. 

Medical Issues: She's got yet another snotty nose (thank you, daycare!), but her dry skin has really eased up -- except for a touch of cradle cap on the top of her head. 

Sleep:  We crib trained her for naps this weekend! She can roll back to belly but not the other way, so she cries out of frustration. It took her 30 minutes the first day to realize she could just simply put her head down and sleep on her belly. The next couple naps we tried it she went down faster but the naps didn't last as long. My goal is to get her to sleep in her crib at night, because I'm so afraid she'll launch herself right out of her RnP! 

Food: She tried a Mum Mum (rice husk) and oatmeal this weekend! I was going to wait until 6 months, but she's close to that, and I feel she was ready. Can't believe how big she is now! Food is a big deal! 

Clothes: 3-6 but can still fit into some 0-3 month things. She's more tall than wide. 

Social:
She completed her first week of full-time daycare! I think it's been positive for her, though I hate the thought of her being away all day. She's been sleeping better at night and eating a lot more in a sitting instead of snacking. She still loves shopping. Though now, when we go out to eat, she's rather vocal -- not crying, just loud.

Crying:
Hunger and overtiredness.

Milestones:  First food and first belly nap! 

Lucy at 27 Weeks

Weight:  Between 16-17? We find out this week! She seems so big to me, but twice over the weekend two different people asked if she was three months old... what? She seems like an average six month old to me! 

Medical Issues: Running nose, teething pain.

Sleep:  She's in the crib finally!!! I prepared myself for the worst night Saturday, but she surprised me. She woke up twice, but only cried a little bit before putting herself back to sleep. I can finally put away that RnP!

Clothes: 3-6 months, though some 6-9 can fit her if it's cut smaller. I finally get to break out the short sleeved onesies and cute little rompers and sundresses. :) 

Social:
Her first week at her new daycare went pretty well. I like it there. I have a few minor irritants, but none of it is about the care she gets. She's only in with three other babies, and it's clean, organized and quiet.

Food: She's loving oatmeal and Stage 1 veggies like peas, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, and squash.

Crying:
Hunger and overtiredness. And when frustrated when she gets stuck on her belly. Still not rolling from belly to back. Hopefully being in the crib each night will promote that.

Milestones: First carnival, first swim classes and first Knoebel's trip!