Stats:
No official stats, her 4 month appointment will be meshed with Ashlynn's 2 year check up in April.
She's in 3-6m clothing and size 2 diapers. Teeny feet are still size 1 or the smallest option.
Sleep:
Meh. While it's definitely not bad, it could be much better. I think I handle it pretty well and may have a skewed perception of what's "good". The biggest issue is that she's chronically congested. So many nights I hear her having trouble breathing and basically choking on mucus as she tries to breathe deeply. Usually I get her up, give her saline drops if necessary, and then let her sleep in the rock n play so she's reclined and not laying flat. It does seem to really help, but I try really hard not to create a habit.
She also seems to crave closeness. After a feeding and put her back down, she'll kick and fuss until I pick her back up and snuggle. Usually this leads to co-sleeping, but she settles as soon as my breath and touch are near by. I have to say the feeling is mutual. I love hearing her breathe during the night and it's probably one of the reasons I've been procrastinating her move to her room. This also occurs during the day, where she just seems she wants to be held close. I can't blame her, I enjoy the snuggles too.
We've also stopped swaddling. It was fairly gradual as I would go one night without, and then regret that I was up every two hours or so. However at this point, I don't think we'll be returning. You seem to have gotten used to your sleep sack and it keeps you super warm and cozy.
Social:
Little Miss accompanied me to my girlfriend's baby shower and got to meet some of my friends. She also tagged along to my hair cut, my first visit back since I got chopped last January when I turned 30. That would be last January. As in 2013.
Diet:
Mama's milk. Finally taking a bottle the few times I'm able to pump in advance to give to her. Definitely not her preference, but doing much better with it.
Her outtake, not to be confused with output, has lessened a bit too. I mean, she still spits up fairly frequently, but I can't really remember the last full out baby vom episode - thank goodness.
Skills
You found your fingers. Since you never were into taking a paci, and I didn't push it too hard since I'm dreading the day we force Ashlynn to give hers up, I've been waiting for you to learn to self sooth with your thumb. After all, I was thumbsucker for 10 years or so. You always had trouble getting your thumb out and instead sucking on your knuckles. Until a few weeks ago, where you just found that your fingers felt right. Sometimes its your first and middle, others your middle and ring. Either way, when you start fussing because you are tired, you find your hands and a few minutes of little cries later you're out like a light.
So close to rolling, but not quite yet.
Even closer to laughing when tickled. Makes the funniest little grunt with the biggest smile.
We also started using the Bumbo. Not for long periods, but her head control is definitely pretty good. Seemingly, even stronger is her core. Our days are numbered with the bouncer and swing as she's starting to do mini-crunches when being placed in them. Always trying to sit up.
The Superficial
Let's talk about. Baby pattern baldness.
She's pretty much lost the majority of her hair on the sides and stripe around the back. Her little mullet is going strong and still nice and thick up top. That hair, however, is hiding cradle cap... which again, I still cannot say and say cradle crap, which it should be named. Because it is.
Last month you had it a bit in your eyebrows, but that's long gone and her skin is looking pretty flawless. Her stork bite is even fading.
She sucks on her bottom lip, and not solely as a cue for a meal and her expressions are just adorable.
Milestones:
Found her hands
Blows bubbles/raspberries
Napped in crib, twice. (need to work on this)