Turning one and becoming a toddler meant saying good-bye to a few of Bayden's favorite things. It's possible that we were more attached to these than Bayden.
The week before her birthday, daycare let me know that they would start giving her smaller bottles because the day she's one, she's done with the bottle there. It seemed so drastic, but I trusted them. She wasn't their first baby. We decided to continue the night time bottle at home until she had her 1 year check up. Of course nicu mom brain was thinking "I hate to just rip all these calories away from her." One night while giving her the bed time bottle, Gavin said, "I can't imagine not giving this to her, it makes her so happy before bed." The Monday after her birthday, no bottle at daycare. They said she cried when she saw the other babies getting their bottles and they would give her a sippy cup and distract her and she'd be fine. The next day, she didn't seem to notice. About a week later, we went in for her check up and I asked the doctor about the bottle. He said go ahead and use up what formula we had left, but then be done. You are more attached to it than she is and she doesn't need it. He said to give her a sippy of a little milk and a snack instead and she'll be fine. We probably had a week left of formula and then we kept our same routine except instead of making a bottle to bring downstairs, I brought her milk and a snack. Didn't even phase her and we did just fine too!
The next thing was the pacifier. She only had it at nap and at bed time, but she went to bed so good, we were scared. We decided to wait until I was out of school in case it meant a couple rough nights. Part of me thought just let her keep it beings it was only in her crib, but I could see her loving it a little more each day. If we were in her room and she saw it in her crib, she would try and reach for it. Then there is the issue of another baby coming. I didn't want her taking the baby's pacifier. So, one Thursday night in mid June, I put her to bed without it. She knew right away. I had done the usual, turned on her sound machine and music, laid her down, and covered her up, but no paci. She looked so sad, but I had to stay strong and stepped out. I let her cry of 10 minutes and then went to try and rock her. She wanted nothing to do with me. I laid her back down and left. After another 30 minutes (while I searched online for taking paci's away) I went to try and rock her again. This time she cuddled up and fell asleep instantly. I laid her down. She was up about an hour and a half later, I rubbed her back and she fell back asleep for the rest of the night. Night 2 was a little better, but she woke up at 11:00 screaming and it didn't seem like it was for her paci. We gave her some motrin and Gavin rocked her. The next day, she had her mouth wide open for some ice cream and we noticed a big new tooth in the back. Sorry baby! It took 4 nights, but now she goes down great and sleeps all night. I suppose she'll still recognize them when the baby comes, but she is so much cuter without a paci in her mouth!
So, Bayden is ready to be a big sister! Not for another 7 weeks though!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
I Guess We Aren't "Really Worried"
We had our 30 week appointment (a week and a half ago). I went in assuming I would get more specific instructions for "taking it easy" and getting the steroid shots set up. Doctor was really casual, like I was just a regular pregnant gal in the third trimester. I asked about the steroid shots and she said, "No, that would only be if we are really worried." I thought we were really worried....
She did check me again, which surprised me too. She said that as long as she is gentle there is no harm in checking again so that I would feel better. At that time, I was 50 % thinned, but still not dilated. So, good news. She seemed to think my taking it easy was fine and there was no need to change anything.
When I was in last week for my progesterone shot I mentioned to the nurse that I thought I may have an infection. The doctor checked for that and I guess beings she was in the area, checked me to see if there were any changes. I was still not dilated and no infection, so more good news.
I'm thinking that after my emotional days while Bayden was in the NICU when a doctor opens my chart on the computer they see red flashing messages that say things like:
* CAUTION! WARNING! BE CAREFUL!
* Only tell her good news, especially if she is alone!
* She WILL cry!
* Contact husband for any serious conversations! Until he arrives, act like everything is fine!
So, I am trying not to worry and trust the doctors. I still try and take it easy whenever I can. I started teaching summer school last week and the staff in my room are great and help me out so that I can sit as much as possible. I will be 32 weeks tomorrow. I really hope to make it through July. I have let go of my dreams of being over due.
Baby #2 is still quite active and must be growing. Bayden and I each were told by 2 people last weekend how much we are both growing. It's cute for her that she is plumping up, but I don't love to hear it about myself. When I told someone my due date, but briefly explained that I will probably go early, she said, "yeah you don't look like you'll go that long." Someone else asked me if I'm starting to wonder if I can get any bigger.
When I show Bayden my belly now and say "baby" she points or hits and says, "baby." It's so cute! Too bad she doesn't have any idea what it means.
I still feel pretty good, but sleep is hard. My hips kill me during the night and it's hard to keep switching positions. What if I get even bigger?!
Next appointment is Monday, hopefully more good news of things staying the same!
She did check me again, which surprised me too. She said that as long as she is gentle there is no harm in checking again so that I would feel better. At that time, I was 50 % thinned, but still not dilated. So, good news. She seemed to think my taking it easy was fine and there was no need to change anything.
When I was in last week for my progesterone shot I mentioned to the nurse that I thought I may have an infection. The doctor checked for that and I guess beings she was in the area, checked me to see if there were any changes. I was still not dilated and no infection, so more good news.
I'm thinking that after my emotional days while Bayden was in the NICU when a doctor opens my chart on the computer they see red flashing messages that say things like:
* CAUTION! WARNING! BE CAREFUL!
* Only tell her good news, especially if she is alone!
* She WILL cry!
* Contact husband for any serious conversations! Until he arrives, act like everything is fine!
So, I am trying not to worry and trust the doctors. I still try and take it easy whenever I can. I started teaching summer school last week and the staff in my room are great and help me out so that I can sit as much as possible. I will be 32 weeks tomorrow. I really hope to make it through July. I have let go of my dreams of being over due.
Baby #2 is still quite active and must be growing. Bayden and I each were told by 2 people last weekend how much we are both growing. It's cute for her that she is plumping up, but I don't love to hear it about myself. When I told someone my due date, but briefly explained that I will probably go early, she said, "yeah you don't look like you'll go that long." Someone else asked me if I'm starting to wonder if I can get any bigger.
When I show Bayden my belly now and say "baby" she points or hits and says, "baby." It's so cute! Too bad she doesn't have any idea what it means.
I still feel pretty good, but sleep is hard. My hips kill me during the night and it's hard to keep switching positions. What if I get even bigger?!
Next appointment is Monday, hopefully more good news of things staying the same!
Thursday, June 19, 2014
End of the 2nd and into 3rd
Man, pregnancy sure goes fast when you find out half way through! I'm feeling great, but I guess that doesn't mean much when I'm pregnant. At about 24 weeks, I was in for my weekly progesterone shot and mentioned a lump to the nurse. I had been having a lump appear off and on by my pubic bone. It wasn't painful, but was tender. She asked the doctor to come in and look at it. She checked it out and figured in was a hernia, but referred me to general surgeon just to be sure. I guess beings the OB was seeing me that day and my pants were off to check this hernia, she decided to check me. I wasn't expecting it, but was happy to find out that everything was closed up and nothing happening. I went to see the general surgeon the next day and found out I do have a hernia and will have to have surgery after the baby arrives. At first I looked at it as, "why can't I just have a normal pregnancy?" Now, I'm trying to view it as a way to get a few more weeks off of work. It's a simple surgery and we have plenty of family and friends who will help us out when we need it.
At 28 weeks, we had an ultrasound to make sure everything was going well. We were excited to have another look at the baby. Baby looks great and growing well. Then, they checked my cervix. Which they couldn't even measure doing an ultrasound on my stomach because baby is so low. From a transvaginal ultrasound, we found out my cervix is already shortening. It should be measuring at least 3 up until 40 weeks, mine was measuring 1.8. I saw the doctor after that who said bed rest would be drastic, but I should be taking it easy, laying down about half my day. He checked me also and said my cervix was soft, but not dialated yet. At that time, I had 1 day of work left so that was good. That also meant 1 more day of daycare and Bayden and I will be home alone. Not exactly easy to lay around all day with a busy 1 year old at home. The doctor figures this same thing happened with Bayden. I was just born with a weak cervix. Could I have been born with anything else wrong with my female parts? I'm already getting the shots, so there isn't anything else to do.
That night I was really disappointed. Feeling sorry for myself and mad that I can't just have a normal pregnancy. Feeling jealous of all the moms that have full term babies right there in the hospital room and come home after 2 days. Worrying about bed rest and the nicu again. Most of all, I was feeling guilty and worried for Bayden. I was planning a fun summer for us: walking to the park, going to the pool, the zoo, etc. Now, we're going to be staying in and I'm trying to not lift her up. It made me so sad to think about having another baby in the nicu, what would Bayden do then? What about her if I do have to do bed rest?
I've been trying to take it easy, but it is hard when I feel fine. We stay home most days. She likes to play outside on the deck where we set up a little pool for her. Whenever daddy is home or someone else is around, I don't pick her up. When she naps, I lay around or nap too.
We go in today for our 30 week appointment. I'm guessing they won't check me again so I'm not sure we will have any other news today. All we can do is keep praying this baby stays put for as long as possible.
Besides all this, I feel good. Heartburn sometimes. Still not having any swelling like I did with Bayden. Sleeping is a little uncomfortable so I'm up a lot during the night. My weight gain is about the same as with Bayden, but without the swelling, I'm feeling a lot bigger and people tell me that too! I know this would make a lot of pregnant gals mad, but I'm so happy to be pregnant, I even like to hear this.
Thanks for checking in!
At 28 weeks, we had an ultrasound to make sure everything was going well. We were excited to have another look at the baby. Baby looks great and growing well. Then, they checked my cervix. Which they couldn't even measure doing an ultrasound on my stomach because baby is so low. From a transvaginal ultrasound, we found out my cervix is already shortening. It should be measuring at least 3 up until 40 weeks, mine was measuring 1.8. I saw the doctor after that who said bed rest would be drastic, but I should be taking it easy, laying down about half my day. He checked me also and said my cervix was soft, but not dialated yet. At that time, I had 1 day of work left so that was good. That also meant 1 more day of daycare and Bayden and I will be home alone. Not exactly easy to lay around all day with a busy 1 year old at home. The doctor figures this same thing happened with Bayden. I was just born with a weak cervix. Could I have been born with anything else wrong with my female parts? I'm already getting the shots, so there isn't anything else to do.
That night I was really disappointed. Feeling sorry for myself and mad that I can't just have a normal pregnancy. Feeling jealous of all the moms that have full term babies right there in the hospital room and come home after 2 days. Worrying about bed rest and the nicu again. Most of all, I was feeling guilty and worried for Bayden. I was planning a fun summer for us: walking to the park, going to the pool, the zoo, etc. Now, we're going to be staying in and I'm trying to not lift her up. It made me so sad to think about having another baby in the nicu, what would Bayden do then? What about her if I do have to do bed rest?
I've been trying to take it easy, but it is hard when I feel fine. We stay home most days. She likes to play outside on the deck where we set up a little pool for her. Whenever daddy is home or someone else is around, I don't pick her up. When she naps, I lay around or nap too.
We go in today for our 30 week appointment. I'm guessing they won't check me again so I'm not sure we will have any other news today. All we can do is keep praying this baby stays put for as long as possible.
Besides all this, I feel good. Heartburn sometimes. Still not having any swelling like I did with Bayden. Sleeping is a little uncomfortable so I'm up a lot during the night. My weight gain is about the same as with Bayden, but without the swelling, I'm feeling a lot bigger and people tell me that too! I know this would make a lot of pregnant gals mad, but I'm so happy to be pregnant, I even like to hear this.
Thanks for checking in!
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| baby #2 28 weeks |
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
One Year Old
Back in April Bayden turned 1! Not sure what my excuse is for not blogging so long, so I'll just get to some updates. I'm sorry for being gone so long and thanks for still checking in.
1 yesr old. Sometimes we still can't believe we have Bayden so it's crazy that she is 1 and going to be a big sister. Her birthday fell on Easter weekend this year. On her actual birthday, we visited the nicu to say hi. It wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be because the nurses who worked with her the most weren't working. We saw a few people though and left a card and treats. Bayden went to a few hours of daycare to celebrate with her friends and so I could get some final things done for her party. That night we went out to supper and Bayden got her first kids meal off the menu and some ice cream.
Saturday, family arrived to celebrate. We served her favorite meal - sandwiches. She was spoiled with clothes, toys, and lots of love. She loved her cupcake!
Sunday was Easter and we made it through church with her 4 cousins. It really was an Easter miracle. My dad said on our way to church, "If we make it through this, we can do anything."
At 1 year old, Bayden is still small - 18 pounds 11 ounces and 27 3/4 in. long. If you saw her eat, you would never believe it. She loves to eat (she got this from me somehow)! We love that she isn't picky either. She eats whatever we get her. She started walking 2 weeks after her birthday. She babbles like crazy, but not much makes sense besides "hi." Her doctor says she is all caught up though for being a preemie. We remember all that she went through coming early, but to everyone else, she is just another toddler. She is such a happy and fun little girl. She is very social and loves to meet new people and have them hold her. She goes to everyone. Sometime we will have to work on stranger danger, but for now it makes a lot of people's day to hold a cute little red head!
She has made us so happy this year and we couldn't imagine life without her.
1 yesr old. Sometimes we still can't believe we have Bayden so it's crazy that she is 1 and going to be a big sister. Her birthday fell on Easter weekend this year. On her actual birthday, we visited the nicu to say hi. It wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be because the nurses who worked with her the most weren't working. We saw a few people though and left a card and treats. Bayden went to a few hours of daycare to celebrate with her friends and so I could get some final things done for her party. That night we went out to supper and Bayden got her first kids meal off the menu and some ice cream.
Saturday, family arrived to celebrate. We served her favorite meal - sandwiches. She was spoiled with clothes, toys, and lots of love. She loved her cupcake!
Sunday was Easter and we made it through church with her 4 cousins. It really was an Easter miracle. My dad said on our way to church, "If we make it through this, we can do anything."
At 1 year old, Bayden is still small - 18 pounds 11 ounces and 27 3/4 in. long. If you saw her eat, you would never believe it. She loves to eat (she got this from me somehow)! We love that she isn't picky either. She eats whatever we get her. She started walking 2 weeks after her birthday. She babbles like crazy, but not much makes sense besides "hi." Her doctor says she is all caught up though for being a preemie. We remember all that she went through coming early, but to everyone else, she is just another toddler. She is such a happy and fun little girl. She is very social and loves to meet new people and have them hold her. She goes to everyone. Sometime we will have to work on stranger danger, but for now it makes a lot of people's day to hold a cute little red head!
She has made us so happy this year and we couldn't imagine life without her.
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| washing off the cupcake |
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| First Easter |
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| So big! |
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Full Term Baby
This time around, our goal is for a full term baby. My real dream is to be over due this time around to get a few days of school in at the beginning of the year. We'll see if I'm still saying this mid-August. I never did get to the miserable stage with my pregnancy with Bayden so I don't really know what I'm talking about. We just want to avoid the nicu and all the stress that went with a preemie in the beginning.
So, here is the plan for keeping this little surprise cooking for as long as possible.
At our first doctor appointment last week, our doctor discussed some of our plan with us and then also said she would discuss our "case" at their high risk pregnancy meeting with the other doctors. I like to think about a room of doctor's making a plan for us!
Today, I had my first progesterone shot. I will see a nurse every Tuesday until mid July for this shot. These should have started around 16 weeks, but you know I didn't know I was pregnant back then. I'm not sure why I have to go in for this when we are quite familiar with these. With Bayden, I had this shot every night for 12 weeks at home. This is how it works though in these natural pregnancies I guess.
Weekly monitoring will start once I get to the 3rd trimester.
I will have at least one more ultrasound to check on my cervix and make sure nothing is happening too early.
The paraprofessionals in my classroom are worried that Bayden came early because I was still doing some lifting at school. They have set some strict rules, no more lifting.
Hopefully this plan helps this little one stay put for as long as possible. Bayden and our surprise will be close enough in age!
So, here is the plan for keeping this little surprise cooking for as long as possible.
At our first doctor appointment last week, our doctor discussed some of our plan with us and then also said she would discuss our "case" at their high risk pregnancy meeting with the other doctors. I like to think about a room of doctor's making a plan for us!
Today, I had my first progesterone shot. I will see a nurse every Tuesday until mid July for this shot. These should have started around 16 weeks, but you know I didn't know I was pregnant back then. I'm not sure why I have to go in for this when we are quite familiar with these. With Bayden, I had this shot every night for 12 weeks at home. This is how it works though in these natural pregnancies I guess.
Weekly monitoring will start once I get to the 3rd trimester.
I will have at least one more ultrasound to check on my cervix and make sure nothing is happening too early.
The paraprofessionals in my classroom are worried that Bayden came early because I was still doing some lifting at school. They have set some strict rules, no more lifting.
Hopefully this plan helps this little one stay put for as long as possible. Bayden and our surprise will be close enough in age!
Monday, April 14, 2014
We're One of "Those" Couples
I've read about them on other blogs and I've heard stories from friends and family. We've talked and dreamed about it happening, but never thought it really would for us. Of course if it did happen for us, it would be years from now we thought.
It happened. We are one of those couples that gets pregnant on their own after years of infertility.
Go back and read it again, it's real! We're pregnant! Now, here is the really embarrassing story that explains a few of my past posts including my recent weight gain and milk supply that disappeared.
I wrote about my weight gain on here a little while ago. What I didn't write was that my husband was noticing this weight gain too. For over a month, he would ask me every couple days. He would say things like "do you think you could be pregnant?" "this isn't just normal weight gain." To which I would respond "it's time to accept this as my body after having a baby" "I'm not wasting money on a pregnancy test" "it's more likely a stomach tumor." In the past 5 years, I've seen enough negative pregnancy test, I didn't need to see another one.
Finally, on March 25th, I bought one. I still knew it would be negative, but wanted to shut him up. I took it the next morning before work. Right away, there was a plus sign. "Oh shit" were my first words. Not because it was bad news, just because it was a big surprise. Gav asked what I was going to do (meaning about calling the doctor). I said I want to keep it! On my way to work I called to get in for blood work, explaining that I had no idea how far along I was. They asked when my last period was and it was before we did IVF, August 2012. I went in for blood work later that morning. A nurse called that afternoon saying my numbers looked good and they would see me the next week for an ultrasound to find out how far along I was. She guessed by my numbers that I was 7 or 8 weeks.
We spent the rest of the week in total shock. Gavin got busy crunching the numbers right away, worrying about daycare costs and working the budget. I got busy enjoying some extra treats and not sucking in my stomach.
On April 4th we went in for an ultrasound. She explained that beings they thought I was about 8 weeks, we would do a trans-vaginal ultrasound (how I missed that wand) to get better measurements and a due date. We were hoping to see a heart beat that day and just hear that everything was ok. After about 20 seconds with the wand, the tech said, "so the baby is bigger than 8 weeks, I'm going to take this out." We told her that we thought we were a little farther along, we were thinking 12-13 weeks. I also said how I would be really embarrassed if we were far enough to find out the gender. She moved to my belly for the ultrasound.
The next thing you know, we are seeing everything: the spine, the brain, the kidneys, the stomach, face, arms, legs, everything. This baby is bigger than 13 weeks. It was so embarrassing. You would think after all I've been through, I would know my body better. We just kept laughing and telling her that we didn't think this could happen. Our first baby cost over $60,00, took an egg donor and 5 years, this can't be real. The ultrasound turned out to be our big ultrasound and measurements put us at 19 weeks 2 days, due date August 27th. She was able to find out the gender - it's a girl! She felt bad that she couldn't get many good pictures as our little surprise was moving around or covering parts most of the time. We told her that was fine, this ultrasound would be memorable enough.
We went upstairs to see a nurse and schedule more appointments. I didn't get scolded like I thought I would about missing out on the first half of pregnancy. Especially when they see our fertility history.
Now, we are over 20 weeks and still a little in shock, but couldn't be happier. We are so happy Bayden will have that sibling we never thought we could give her.
I will leave you with a few pictures. There is more to the story - family and friends responses and a plan for keeping this one on the inside longer, so check back again.
It happened. We are one of those couples that gets pregnant on their own after years of infertility.
Go back and read it again, it's real! We're pregnant! Now, here is the really embarrassing story that explains a few of my past posts including my recent weight gain and milk supply that disappeared.
I wrote about my weight gain on here a little while ago. What I didn't write was that my husband was noticing this weight gain too. For over a month, he would ask me every couple days. He would say things like "do you think you could be pregnant?" "this isn't just normal weight gain." To which I would respond "it's time to accept this as my body after having a baby" "I'm not wasting money on a pregnancy test" "it's more likely a stomach tumor." In the past 5 years, I've seen enough negative pregnancy test, I didn't need to see another one.
Finally, on March 25th, I bought one. I still knew it would be negative, but wanted to shut him up. I took it the next morning before work. Right away, there was a plus sign. "Oh shit" were my first words. Not because it was bad news, just because it was a big surprise. Gav asked what I was going to do (meaning about calling the doctor). I said I want to keep it! On my way to work I called to get in for blood work, explaining that I had no idea how far along I was. They asked when my last period was and it was before we did IVF, August 2012. I went in for blood work later that morning. A nurse called that afternoon saying my numbers looked good and they would see me the next week for an ultrasound to find out how far along I was. She guessed by my numbers that I was 7 or 8 weeks.
We spent the rest of the week in total shock. Gavin got busy crunching the numbers right away, worrying about daycare costs and working the budget. I got busy enjoying some extra treats and not sucking in my stomach.
On April 4th we went in for an ultrasound. She explained that beings they thought I was about 8 weeks, we would do a trans-vaginal ultrasound (how I missed that wand) to get better measurements and a due date. We were hoping to see a heart beat that day and just hear that everything was ok. After about 20 seconds with the wand, the tech said, "so the baby is bigger than 8 weeks, I'm going to take this out." We told her that we thought we were a little farther along, we were thinking 12-13 weeks. I also said how I would be really embarrassed if we were far enough to find out the gender. She moved to my belly for the ultrasound.
The next thing you know, we are seeing everything: the spine, the brain, the kidneys, the stomach, face, arms, legs, everything. This baby is bigger than 13 weeks. It was so embarrassing. You would think after all I've been through, I would know my body better. We just kept laughing and telling her that we didn't think this could happen. Our first baby cost over $60,00, took an egg donor and 5 years, this can't be real. The ultrasound turned out to be our big ultrasound and measurements put us at 19 weeks 2 days, due date August 27th. She was able to find out the gender - it's a girl! She felt bad that she couldn't get many good pictures as our little surprise was moving around or covering parts most of the time. We told her that was fine, this ultrasound would be memorable enough.
We went upstairs to see a nurse and schedule more appointments. I didn't get scolded like I thought I would about missing out on the first half of pregnancy. Especially when they see our fertility history.
Now, we are over 20 weeks and still a little in shock, but couldn't be happier. We are so happy Bayden will have that sibling we never thought we could give her.
I will leave you with a few pictures. There is more to the story - family and friends responses and a plan for keeping this one on the inside longer, so check back again.
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| 20 weeks |
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| We will call this one our little surprise |
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| a little crowded where she is sitting right now |
11 months
Almost 1 year old. We can't believe how fast this year has gone. Here is an update and picture from the past month.
Bayden is cruising around the furniture and pushing her little walker around, but no steps all on her own yet. It could be any day or it could be awhile beings she can crawl so fast. She is standing all by herself for up to a minute. This started about a week and a half ago. She would stand by the coffee table and bounce to gear up, and then let go.
She eats like crazy still. Her favorite is still meat, but some other favorites lately are melon, tomatoes, and cheese. She's gotten to taste some treats the past month at a few birthday parties. I think she will lick her high chair clean on her birthday. She still gets 3 bottles a day. Daycare is all business and no more bottles the day she turns one. I am going to keep the night time one until we see her doctor the next week. It seems like so many calories to take away from her. The nicu is still in my head on this!
She is the best sleeper still. We hope this never goes away. She goes to bed around 8:00 after a bottle. We turn her music on and set her in her crib and she puts herself to sleep.
She loves to bounce (it's her new dance move), give kisses (real and by blowing them), teasing Benson (dog), clapping, being held, music, and stroller rides now that we've finally had a few warmer days.
Bayden is cruising around the furniture and pushing her little walker around, but no steps all on her own yet. It could be any day or it could be awhile beings she can crawl so fast. She is standing all by herself for up to a minute. This started about a week and a half ago. She would stand by the coffee table and bounce to gear up, and then let go.
She eats like crazy still. Her favorite is still meat, but some other favorites lately are melon, tomatoes, and cheese. She's gotten to taste some treats the past month at a few birthday parties. I think she will lick her high chair clean on her birthday. She still gets 3 bottles a day. Daycare is all business and no more bottles the day she turns one. I am going to keep the night time one until we see her doctor the next week. It seems like so many calories to take away from her. The nicu is still in my head on this!
She is the best sleeper still. We hope this never goes away. She goes to bed around 8:00 after a bottle. We turn her music on and set her in her crib and she puts herself to sleep.
She loves to bounce (it's her new dance move), give kisses (real and by blowing them), teasing Benson (dog), clapping, being held, music, and stroller rides now that we've finally had a few warmer days.
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