Four

Happy Four Months, Lauren!!

What a delight you are to have in our lives. I remember the shock of finding out we were pregnant with you this time last year and wondering how in the world we would manage three little ones. Well, now I can honestly say that I would not have it any other way.

You are such an easy going little one and really only fuss if you are tired, hungry or bored. 

Big changes over this last month! You are now reaching for objects and playing with a few of your smaller rattles and toys. Just like a typical baby, everything goes right into your mouth!

Your sleep pattern has taken a turn for the worse - you used to go down for the night around 7:30 PM and sleep until 2:00-3:00 AM, then go back down until 6:30 AM, and then wake for the day around 8 AM.

In the past two weeks you have started waking at 11:30 PM, then again around 2:30 AM, and then again around 6:30 AM, yet you no longer want to sleep after your 6:30 AM feeding.

This makes for one LONG day as Ella and Aidan are both also up at 6:30 AM. It is hard for me to find any time to shower and I get no break at all during the day, but I am loving every minute I get to spend with you!

You also began rolling over last week! You still get stuck on your arm and are none too happy about that. This new skill is also one of the thing that keeps you up at night, since you insist on rolling over, thus getting stuck and fussing for help.

I love to listen to you laugh - you have a deep robust belly laugh and find Ella and Aidan very amusing these days.

Weight: 14 pounds 9 ounces (75%)

Height: 25 1/2 inches (75 - 90%)

Head Circumference: 16 1/4 inches (50%)

You are still in a size 2 diaper, and you will shortly be out of your 3-6 month clothing - you are one tall little lady and all of your pants are too short! You are still taking 4 ounces per bottle, but I have a feeling that you will be moving up to 5-6 ounces very shortly.

Things you love:

Ella and Aidan (with an extra soft spot for Ella)

Being worn in either the Ergo or Baby K'Tan

Being outside

Sitting up and facing out

Bath time

Holding hands while eating (you either grasp our fingers or clasp your own hands together)

Things you could care less for:

Tummy time

Delayed naps

We love you sweet little girl!