::Macie:: Seven Months

Weight

We went to Macie's 6 month appointment this month and she weighed 15 lbs and was 25 inches long She's almost doubled her birth weight. She is in the 48th percentile for weight and 43rd for height.

Health

Macie had a cold this month that seemed to last forever. Big Sister Henley had one too. She has some serious green boogers and had her first fever. Macie seems to get sick a lot less than Henley did, I wonder if it's because she has had Henley at home since birth (toddlers are germy little things!). She started feeling better about a week ago.

Snotty little thing

Sleep

After last month of terrible sleep, I cut back on food to see if that was the culprit. Since then she's been sleeping great, waking only once to eat some nights and sleeping through the night other nights. I'm not used to having a good sleeper, Macie even puts herself to sleep for naps as well----I just lay her down awake and she passes out pretty quickly. I love it!

Clothing

We've started putting Macie in 9 month clothing this month. We don't have a ton of clothing from Henley in this size, I'm thinking most things are probably with her 12 month clothing since a lot of companies make 6-12M instead of 9.

Diet

This month we cut out all solid food since her stomach didn't seem to handle it. We've just gone back to strictly breastmilk and her stomach issues seem better. I'm planning to try some baby led weaning next month and see if that is an easier way to ease into solids. I'm thinking letting her control the amount she ingest versus me spooning purees might work better.


Crying

Macie is pretty mellow with crying, such a different story from the beginning. She definitely knows what she wants and responds with tears if we don't oblige in a timely manner. She also is showing us she has a little bit of a temper. Apparently some of the babies in the day care try to take her paci and she screams a high pitch scream and kicks her feet. (maybe she's a Reynolds' after all)


Baby Gear Love

The only thing I seem to be really getting use out of is the Tula. This carrier is amazing. I'm so tempted to get the toddler version for Henley, she loves being held, I just don't know if I would get my moneys worth.

Lifesaver while she was sick

Social

This month we went on our first vacation to South Seas Resort. It was more like a staycation since its so close. It was great. The girls were so good. It was great to hang out and relax without anything else to distract

We also did a photoshoot with Brandy Rose Photography that was a fall theme. They came out great!! Love them so much.

Milestones

Macie is sitting up great and even starting to try to pull up. She hasn't been able to pull on anything on her own but uses our hands to pull up often. She's not crawling at all and I don't think she will. She hates being on her belly and doesn't tolerate it, unless she is sleeping.

Big Sister Love

Henley has been so great as usual. She is so hilarious. She started dance this month---seriously the cutest! Here are some pictures from the month.

::Macie:: Six Months

Weight

No exact measurements for Macie but she's definitely growing. We go to the doctor for her six month check up in two weeks. 

Health

Healthy baby for the most part. She had a little cold and we had to do the humidifier, steam, and vicks but thankfully it only lasted a few days.

Sleep

Sleep has been okay, not great but not terrible. She's started waking 30-60 minutes after she goes to sleep which has really put a damper on my working out. She has been still going down between 7 and 7:30 and waking sometime before 10 then again around 3, typically awake for the day by 6.

(on a positive note, Henley is finally sleeping through the night most nights!)

Clothing

Macie is still wearing 6 month clothing, finally took all of the 3 months out of the drawers and passed them onto a new mama that could use some. I think our days in the small Charlie Banana diapers are numbered. She is still wearing them at night with two liners but they feel pretty snug.

Diet

Breastfeeding has been going really well. I upped Macie's bottles to 5 ounces and my body has finally caught up and I'm pumping enough for the two bottles each day. 

We have also started solids. Macie loves banana. We also gave her some oatmeal and she liked it ok. We gave her apples one day last week and she had major tummy issues that night. I assume it wasn't a coincidence so we have been sticking with bananas. Planning to try sweet potatoes next week after our little vacation.

Crying

Macie is starting to cry when we walk away or leave the room. I hate this stage, makes me feel so bad. Luckily she isn't yet crying when I leave daycare so it's just when we are in the living room and go to the kitchen.

She really doesn't cry much, especially compared to when she was a newborn but I will say that she is sassy! She knows what she wants and is pretty impatient!

Baby Gear Love

Macie is finally playing with toys, I love it. She's really loving the stackable toys and anything that crinkles. She finally outgrew her sit-me-up so we've passed that along.

I also am loving our City Select stroller. I've been out shopping with both girls a few times and it's perfect. Henley will sit and Macie loves looking around. Best thing ever!

Social

Mamas first trip alone shopping with both girls and Henley got to enjoy a little playtime.

We enjoyed lots of pool time with the family

And we matched our bestie Vivian

Milestones

We are rolling consistently and best of all, Macie is sitting up like a pro! This has been such a blessing. She now will stay on the floor and just hang out, looking around and playing.

 

Big Sister Love

Here are some pictures of some sisterly love from the month.

This month has been so fun! I'm SO excited to see what this next month brings!

Mere :-)

::Macie:: Five Months

Weight

We went to the doctor for Macie's 4 month check up last week and she weighed 15 lbs and was 25" long. (Big sister was 29 lbs and 35" tall). She is measuring almost exactly the same as Henley was at this age.

Health

Besides an occasional runny nose, Macie has been very healthy. I count my blessings every day!

Sleep

Sleep is starting to change a little bit. Macie is fully transitioned into the crib and is sleeping great in there. We tried the pack n play once but she was doing so great in the crib we decided to just go with that. She is still sleeping swaddled but I think that is going to have to end or change since she is starting to roll. 

A typical night for Macie is bedtime at 7 and she is out within minutes. A few times this past week she woke at 11 but that's new and hopefully not typical. She's also had a few nights of waking around 2. She always wakes for the day somewhere between 6 and 7. 

Her naps are becoming more erratic and she's not really falling asleep while we are out and about. She's too interested in everything that is going on. On a good day she sleep 1-2 hours in the morning and then a few short 30-45 minute naps in the afternoon. 

Clothing

Macie is still wearing 6 month clothing and finally growing out of the remaining 3 months clothing. I think 9 month jammies are in the near future for us.

She's also rocking some of my favorite outfits from when Henley was little. This dress is one of my absolute favorites!!

She's in medium swaddlebee diapers. I love the small Charlie Bananas but she is starting to leak out of these even with two liners so I think we will need to jump to mediums soon.

Diet

Still enjoying mama's milk only (although I did let her suck on a banana the other day, she loved it). I am still dairy free and spoke to the doctor about it. He suggested trying yogurt and seeing how she does. I'm nervous to try but SO ready for dairy! I do eat cheese but she has definitely been sensitive to milk and yogurt.

Crying

She's starting to fuss a little more when we walk away from her and typically wants someone near. Daycare has commented about this often.

During the middle of the night or after naps when she wakes she doesn't cry, just lays in her bed and chats. It's seriously the cutest thing!

Baby Gear Love

She's still using the Fisher Price Sit Me Up daily but it's getting a little hard to get her chunky thighs out of it. We also use the Kick n Play mat every day.

Mom what are you doing? (watching me workout)

Macie is loving the Sofia teether and O-Ball toys  too.

Social

July has been a great month. We started off the month with a July 4th BBQ with friends and Macie and her little friend Vivian hung out.

Aunt Tara and Gigi also came to visit this month.

We also went to the Children's Museum on a rainy weekend (it was packed! We weren't the only ones with that idea).

We also started using the big girl seat in the stroller!

Milestones

Macie finally rolled over from belly to back. She was so nonchalant about it. She still hasn't gone from back to belly yet.

First time painting too!

Big Sister Love

Here are some pictures of some sisterly love from the month.

Already pulling big sister's hair!

It's been a great month! 

Mere :-)