4 Months!

Weight: 13 lbs 7 oz 

Length: 25 and 1/8 inches

Clothing size: 3-6 months and 6 months (in Carters)
Sleep: Averaging 9 to 10 hours straight

Sleeps in sleep sack in crib
Bad at napping in crib (prefers to be held or in the swing/bouncy chair for naps)

Milestones/Developments: 
Giggles

Follows voices, people and things
Rolls from tummy to back
Super strong and loves standing with support

First Easter

Grabs everything

New noises (like loud sequels but grunting is still my favorite noise)

Sleeps all night 
Super happy

Ticklish

Recognizes/responds to name

Makes good eye contact Mom went back to work so I have been hanging with my Grandmom and Granddad (they are so much fun! But mom misses me so much!!!)

Adventures: 

Baby shower to celebrate the upcoming arrival of my bud, Michael Cavanaugh
Left the state of Virginia to visit dad in Maryland
Met my buds, Ethan, Gibson and Hunter
Went to visit both Mom and Dad at work
Sat on the tractor with Granddad (see picture below)

Discoveries: I still love my hands! They are almost always in my mouth. Found my feet after starring at them for so long. I work on my fitness by doing ab crunches and legs with standing and squats. I love looking all around and following voices and things across the room. Now I also just grab things and touch everything for discovery. 

Favorite things: 

My toys

Sucking on my hand and/or fist Taking off my socks
Making bubbles
Diaper changes
Following mom's coffee cup every morning (it's hypnotizing) 
hands in my mouth
"talking"

Grunting and making noises Crib mobile
Baths,
Swinging, 
Sitting up/leaning

Not so favorite things: 

Still no pacifier,
When my hands are removed from mouth,
Getting strapped into my car seat 

Visitors/new friends this month: Vinny, Chris, Sandy, Teresa, Matt and everyone at their shower, Julie, Holly, Gibson, Hunter, Ethan, everyone at LRMD, Mom's co-workers, Deb, and Grandmom and Granddad
Next doctors appointment: April 29

Here are some pictures from the month...

 

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks, 4 days
Baby is the size of: An Onion. About 5 inches long. 
What's new with baby: Packing on the fat! This week the baby is starting to gain some fat and is growing stronger. The baby has begun hearing sounds like my heartbeat and my voice as it resonates throughout the body. Outside the womb, it hears loud noises like a dog barking and may be startled.

Maternity clothes? Mostly wearing my normal dresses. Trying to hold off till fall/winter maternity clothes are out. I don't want to stock up on too much if not necessary.
Sleep: Sleeping alright.Certainly not as sound of a sleeper as I used to be. I have a feeling a may never be again, but I'm not complaining. :) Looking forward to everything.
Sleeping on: A mix of side and back. I asked the doctor about the whole sleeping on the left side only thing, and he said, "sleep however you are comfortable."
Best moment this week: 1) We went to Atlanta (see previous post) 2) We got some awesome surprises and gifts. Look at these Mason onsies from Kristi and Billy Kennard (thank you!). Thank you Blackwells for the sweet surprise of magazines. And thank you to Mom/Dad, Grandma and Aunt Bernie for the sweet baby gifts. 
Miss Anything? Not really this week. I feel pretty content.
Movement: Not yet. Anxiously waiting.
Food cravings: Nothing major this week. Always love my sweets. And, I guess mama's home cooking since I was home.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Marinara sauce and smokey/grilled food
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender prediction: I personally think it is a boy. What do you think? Take the poll on the upper right.
Name selected?: Yes! We have a girl name, and a boy name. Jeff did mention that he MAY want to revisit the boy name if it is a boy. We shall see...
Working out? Eh, not too much this week since we took a mini "vacay" to Atlanta.
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Health: Great! I'm very blessed.
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy.
Looking forward to: Finding out if it is a BOY or a GIRL on Aug. 9!!!!
Next appointment: August 9