Sweet Reunion

Yesterday was mommy's first day back at work. I was sooo happy to see her when she got home!

Toys to Mouth

This is what I like to do lately...

Soakin' Up The Sun

Chillin' in my bouncer.

Busy Busy Baby

Yesterday, Rachel, mommy and daddy headed to Gainesville, GA to meet her great memaw (John's grandmother) for the first time. She was a little scared at first, but it didn't take long for her to warm up. Also, while we there, we had to feed her and it was the first time having apples with rice cereal. I'd say she loved it because of the smacking lips almost every time I would give her a bite.

On our way

Memaw and Rachel

Later on that evening, I decided to sit her up like a big girl on the couch and well...this is what she did...

Soon after, Rachel, mommy, daddy, mimi and pop went for a 25 minute walk around the neighborhood. This time...we didn't put her in the car seat to put in the stroller. We just used the stroller itself. What a cutie and she did so well. In fact...I think she loved it!

This morning after her usual feeding, we played for a little while and while we were playing, she sat in her "big girl" chair that Aunt Hope and Kayla made. I just can't believe how much she has grown and is able to somewhat sit in it!

First Rice Cereal

Yummy rice cereal!

 

 

 

Rachel tried and liked rice cereal for the first time today! She did so awesome and it was like she already knew what to do. I'm such a proud mommy!

3 months

How Old? 3 months

Weight? 12 lbs. estimated at home scale

Clothing? 3 months/3-6 months

Sleep? 7-8 hours a night and cat napping through the day

Sounds? All kinds of new sounds, but mainly"oh" and "agoo". She's trying to talk so bad and it's so cute.

Eating? 25-30 ounces a day

What I am looking forward to? Starting rice cereal this weekend and watching her grow and learn every single day.

2 to 3 Month Developmental Milestones 



Physical

• Growth
  • Gains 1¼ lbs/month
  • Length inc. 2 cm/month
• Movement and Activity
  • Minimal delay on raising head when pulled to sitting position from lying on back (bobbing)
  • Will reach for objects but misses while lying on back; waves at objects
  • Lifts head and chest when lying on stomach; rests on arms
  • Rolls side-to-side
  • Hands mostly unfisted
  • Small circular limb movements
  • Sleeping approximately 14 hours/day, with 9-10 occurring at night
• Sensory
  • Explores own body

Cognitive

• Will look at area where an object used to be (no sense of object permanency)

Social/Emotional

• Increased eye contact
• Listens to music
• Appropriate facial expressions in response to emotions (anger, fear, joy)
• Mimics others' facial expressions
• Increased awareness/interest in surroundings
• Distracted during feeding
• Shows different emotions (anger, fear, joy)
• Communication
  • Varied types of crying
  • Says "ahh"

Belly to Back

I got home yesterday from being out and about and attempted to lay Rachel down for a nap and this is what happened!

She went from belly to back! I am so proud of her and just can't believe how much she has grown in just 3 months!