4 Months Old

Four Months...my goodness, time has flown by. We've had some big advancements this month (see previous post). Babygirl, here you are in a nutshell:

Official stats:

Weighs 19 lb 5.5 oz.
26 1/2 inches long

The doctor was amazed at Syd's growth and strength...and although she isn't rolling over consistently, the muscles are definitely strong enough to do so. In fact, the dr got quite a laugh at how long and persistent Sydney was in assuming her "flying/Shamu postion" on the table...claiming in all her years, she had never seen a baby do that for so long. The appointment went great with a few small tears when she got her shots.

Sydney has become more and more alert and aware of her surroundings. She prefers to be sitting in her bumbo where she can watch Gavin buzzing around her...or on the kitchen table where she feels "part of dinner" (is this a girl after my own heart or what). She has really come to love her activity mat and is constantly pulling all the toys on top of herself.

She's a drooler and loves gnawing on your shoulder or her fingers. She has big open mouth smiles that make her eyes squint and makes the recipient laugh.

We struggled with sleep in the beginning of the month...but a few weeks into month 4 and she figured it out. Once she found a rhythm, she started rocking a two hour am nap, a two hour pm nap and a 45 min catnap (when all goes well). She eats 4 1/2 times a day (and the 1/2 is the dream feed which I should have probably dropped sooner but only did at 4 1/2 months).

Just can't believe 4 months has come and gone...