4 month checkup!

Yesterday, Ellie had her 4 month doctor checkup.  She weighs 14 lbs. 6 oz and is 25 1/4 in long.  Her head circumference is 41 cm.  Her weight and head circumference are in the 55th percentile, and her height (length) is in the 75th.  She is growing so much, hardly fits into her 3-6 month clothes.  Most of her pants go almost up to her knees :)  She is starting to mostly wear 6 month sizes.  It's so crazy how much she has grown since she was born.  She started out just a tiny little baby girl!

Ellie drools nonstop!  She has always been a slobbery girl, but I think now she might be teething soon... maybe.  Only time will tell!  The doctor said we can start her on solids if we want.  Last night I tried giving her some rice cereal... and she spit most of it out, but it was a fun new adventure for both of us!

Along with her doctors appointment came the dreaded shots!  Ellie surprisingly did very well!!!  She cried for just a few seconds and then was smiling at daddy moments later.  What I strong little girl I have.  I did better this time too, no tears.  It was still hard to watch her go through pain. 

Ellie is rolling all over the place, her doctor even witnessed it.  She is a pro at going from back to front, which is normally harder for most babies, and she is getting a lot better at going from front to back, which is typically easier.  I have to be so careful now, she almost rolled off the bed the other day.  I had my back turned for 5 seconds and all of a sudden I had to jump across the bed to grab her before she fell off.

The last month or so, Ellie has had a hard time sleeping through the night.  I think it's a combination of a few things.  First of all, I think she is just going through a growth spurt.  She has grown so much lately, and eats all the time.  Second of all, she just wants to be with me.  The doctor told me that that's probably the main reason.  I am trying to do better at letting her "cry it out," and last night she only needed to feed 1 time... which was awesome!!  It's not uncommon for babies to sleep really well through the night at 2 months, and then not very well around 3 or 4 months, at least that is reassuring.

Ellie, my mom, and I are going to Ohio in September, and I am a little nervous about taking Ellie on an airplane.  Her doctor gave me a few tips that might help, so I am hoping they do! 

I am such a lucky momma to have the most precious baby girl in the whole world!  I love her so much!

   

Ellie and her cousin Cassidy!

This last weekend, Ellie had the wonderful opportunity to meet her cousin (my sweet little niece) Cassidy!  For Kenton's birthday his family came to Boise for a visit.  We visited the Old Penitentiary and the Zoo!  It was so much fun.  We got some cute pictures of the girls together.  Here is one of my favorites!  I will have to post more as soon as possible.  Cassidy is on the left and Ellie is on the right.  Ellie is older by 2 months and 3 days.  

almost 4 months

Ellie will be 4 months old this Saturday.  I just can't believe how big she is getting.  Every day there is something new that she can do!  We go back to the doctor in just a few short weeks.  At that appointment she will get another round of vaccines, and see how much she weighs :)  They will also let us know when a good time is for us to start her on solids!

Ellie has been rolling over a lot.  She can roll from her back to her belly, but hasn't quite figured out how to move from belly to back.  She isn't a big fan of being on her belly yet... I haven't figured out why.  She is the strongest baby though.  Everyone that holds her tells us how strong she is for being 3 months old.  She can stand up while holding onto our hands.  She is going to start crawling and walking, and talking before we know it ;)  Ellie loves to talk, and knows how to get our attention!  She has definitely figured out how to get her way.  I agree with the saying, you can't spoil a baby too much.  They need as much love as you can give them... and Ellie gets more love than she can even imagine :) 

She has a few favorite toys that she likes to play with.  The ones she likes are very colorful and provide a lot of entertainment.  Ellie has recently quit taking a bottle.  She doesn't want anything to do with them... she just wants momma.  I love that!  It can be difficult though, especially when I need to leave her for a bit.  I was at the doctors last week, her and my mom came along... but they waited for me in the waiting room.  She started to get hungry, and would not take a bottle.... so she just cried until I got back.  Same thing happened when I went to the store, and during church!  Oh well, she will learn!!!

Kenton's birthday is coming up on the 15th.  His family is coming for a visit, which I am very excited about!  Grandma Peggy and Papa Skip, Aunt Kristen and Uncle David, and my little niece Cassidy are all coming!!!  I am so excited to finally meet Cassidy, and Ellie is excited to meet her cousin!!!!

Ellie is wanting some attention, so I better wrap this up!  Love you all!