2 Months Old

Charlotte Ann is 2 months old!!!  I cannot believe how much she has changed in the past month... it's unbelievable!  She is really filling out.  During her 2 week well visit, she was in the 30th percentile for weight.  Well... she now weighs in at 8lbs, 13oz which is in the 95th percentile!!!  She is clearly getting plenty to eat!  She is 21.5" long (50th percentile), and her head circumference is in the 25th percentile.  She is still nursing every 3 hours during the day, and typically goes 4-6 hours between feedings during the night.  We stopped swaddling her around 4 weeks, but realized it was keeping her awake, so we are swaddling her again for naps and sleeping.  It has made a huge difference in the past few days!  Thank goodness!!!  She was super fussy during her 2 month well baby, so Dr. Halsell suggested coming back for her round of immunizations.  I hope she calms down soon!  It's so sad when she's upset and we can't figure out what is wrong... I think she is just over tired from not sleeping well, but the swaddling seems to be fixing things.

She is so alert and sweet.  She is still super snugly, and is all smiles when she sleeps.  She has started taking a pacifier before she goes to bed for the night, either her Duckie wubbanub or her Nuk.  She loves taking baths in her blue baby tub, but gets a little upset when we wash her hair.  She loves to suck on her hands, especially when she is tired.  She follows objects from side to side very well, and loves tummy time.  She bats at objects in her play gym, and Hattie the owl is her favorite to watch.  She smiles when we play with her Whoozit, and likes for Daddy to carry her around in the Baby Bjorn.  She started cooing, likes to "Superman" while on her tummy and makes little spit bubbles.  She is now in size 1 diapers, and wears size 0-3 months.  She is ticklish on her thighs, likes to hold our fingers when we feed her a bottle, and loves to nestle her head into our chest.  Thankfully, she sleeps really well in the car!  We had a Mamaroo for her, but she wasn't a huge fan.  We exchanged it for a Snuggabunny, and she LOVES it!  It is so nice to have a swing that she likes!

Here are several highlights from the past month:

Batting at her friends in her play gym

Walks with Daddy

Two of her favorites: Daddy and Duckie

Still sleeps at the bottom!

Mothers' Day

Happy Mothers' Day!!!  I still don't think it has set in that I am a Mom!  This time last year, Michael and I were hoping to be pregnant, and it is amazing that we now have a precious baby girl. 

Michael woke up early with Charlotte so I could sleep in.  He made breakfast, and then surprised me with a beautiful aquamarine necklace, Charlotte's birthstone. 

After that, we got dressed to meet Michael's family at Whiskey Cake for brunch.  I've still been a major homebody, so it was nice to wear nice clothes (ie: not sweat pants and pajamas) and get out of the house to see everyone for lunch.  This was the first time I've worn heels in a long while.  Charlotte slept through lunch, but woke up just long enough to be passed around to Nana, Big Pop, Aunt Camie and Uncle Brent.  Rowan and Kai were so sweet to her... I can't wait until she is old enough to play with them.

Nap time




After lunch, we came home for a quick rest, and then met everyone at our church for a special symphony concert.  We weren't sure how Charlotte would do, but we hoped she would sleep through everything.  I think our expectations were a little too high.  She was perfect for the first 5 minutes.  After that, she was done!  Michael and I took turns taking her outside to try and calm her down.  It wasn't as relaxing as we hoped, but the parts we heard were lovely!

With my girl on my first Mothers Day!

Charlotte, I am so proud to be your Mommy.  You are the light of my life, and you amaze me each and every day.  Michael, you are the greatest husband I could every wish for!  Thank you for making this such a special day for me.  I love you both!

Mommy, I hope you have had a fantastic Mother's Day!  Drew and I wish we could have spent this special day with you, but we hope you now that you have been the best Mother in the whole wide world!  We love you!!!