She is sitting!

So I have had her in a chair for awhile and have held her up in a sitting position for a few weeks now. Today, I decided to put the boppy around her to see how she would hold up knowing that if she fell back(Like she always does when I hold her) she would land on the pillow. SHE STAYED! She was playing like this unassisted for about 15 minutes. If she started to tip back, she caught herself and leaned forward. If she tilted forward, she used her arm to balance herself. I can't believe how much she changes - even on a day to day basis.

PS here she is on the same boppy at 6 days old.

5 months old today

Things Kaitlyn enjoys:

-Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

-Eating anything that comes near her

-Squash or oatmeal Cereal

-Being tickled

-7am wake up smiles

-watching Cody

-singing

-grasping onto mommy's hair and pulling it

Things I don't like:

-Being cold

-putting her arms through onsies

-getting her face washed

-hunger

-being overly sleepy

She is STILL such a good baby and I am so greatful for it.

See Grandma...I put her in hats!

I love how much time I get to spend with her during the weekends. We got lots of playtime and rolling in and I love to giver her baby airplane rides. She cracks up!

I tried her first real 1st food on Friday. It was squash. She made a pretty funny face at the beginning but soon loved it and would just sit there with her mouth open ready for it to magacially get there. She is really taking to food well but WHEW - Holy diapers! PHHEEWWW!

Thank you Lynn, Ashley and Steve!

Today the lady bug got to spend the day with Aunt Linda, Ashley and Uncle Steve while I worked and mom was recuperating.

Here is the day from Lynn:

9:11 She is being an angel baby

9:13 Back to work for you back to fun for me

10:03 Rolling, rolling, rolling, keep that baby rolling................first diaper change............still happy....no bottle needed yet!!

10:09 This is fun

11:18 She had an entire bottle ( not heated in the microwave) and now just went down for an AM nap...how long should I expect her to sleep? I want to take her shopping when she wakes up..........

11:57 Sorry it took so long to respond....I was talking to Mom. She said she is going to sleep for 3 or 4 hours..............I hope not....we have things to do and people to see. She is still being a perfect LadyBug.

2:57 So Kaitlyn woke up about 1230 which was perfect time for a visit from my friend. She had wonderful manners and sat on my lap while we drank tea and coffee. After that, we went into the car to Ewing for another visit. Half way there I realized I forgot the plug...oooopppss....but Kaitlyn being Kaitlyn didn't need it. Then we went shopping and now we are home again. I think I will warm a bottle soon....and then some more playtime. Oh yeah, two wet diaper changes in between. I think the cheeks are looking a little red so maybe some cream. I thought Ashley was an easy baby, but I must admit, KD wins the contest.
BTW: HOLY MOTHER OF ALL HEAVY CAR SEATS - CHRISSY HOW DO YOU CARRY THAT SO EASILY?

3:18 I think that thing could separate my pelvis..and mine was never injured. Ridiculous.

3:44 Sucked an entire bottle down to air at 3:30, then had a most wonderful poopie diaper....now playtime on the floor....rolling, rolling, rolling......more rolling, rolling, rolling....followed by rolling, rolling, rolling.....its very entertaining for JuJu.

4:46 Kaitlyn closed her lady bug wings and went down to sleep....she will be all rested up for Mommy.


Thank you again guys!!!!

Sophie the Giraffe

So I spent an ungodly amount on Sophie the Giraffe chew toy. It came highly recommended from the boards I read. So I just HAD to get one for her. Lets just say it was worth the investment.

If Darth Vader were around for Luke and Leia

I'm SURE he would have stayed in the Darth suit. As you can see, I've come up with my own method of dealing with the poopie smell. Kaitlyn liked it! she smiled and laughed the entire diaper change.

Cutting edge solution for an age old problem: Use a VOC mask for those poopie changes. It works people!!!

First time eating rice cereal

So the Dr gave us the thumbs up to start with rice cereal. I didn't have a high chair for her so after a lot of research today, I got a very nice one that fits into the existing chairs. Sooo glad not to have more bulky furniture around the house and it will grow as she does. I also bought her whole grain organic rice gereal by Gerber.

I got her bottle ready and cereal in a bowl (Note to self: buy baby bowls) Sat her down when she was very hungry and bam -> After 2 tries - She knew EXACTLY what to do and was all over it! I couldn't be prouder!

She really is the best baby ever. I am so lucky.

Here are some videos.

First attempt(Long)

Close up:

4 month appointment went well!

She is actually the same weight as she was 2 months ago but is taller.

25 inches
15.6 lbs
75% percentile height/weight

The Dr said this is completely normal as she was probably at the beginning of a growth spurt last time. She is also allowed to start eating! We can start with rice cereal, then oatmeal, then fruits and veggie baby food! WOO HOO!

She got three shots and some oral medicine again and actually cried more with the oral medicine than with the shots. Nothing that a pickup and a cuddle with mommy couldn't fix.

I dropped her off at my mom's afterward and she was super sleepy but no fever. She's always the good girl.

Head Shoulders knees and TOES

Her favorite passtime? Grabbing her feet. It makes diaper changing interesting.

Look at those beautiful eyes (Still blue)

Tomorrow is her 4 month appt with....SHOTS. ACK!

Happy 2010!

I've been busy busy busy. Work has been absolutely nuts but it's making the day go a lot quicker. I still get emotional about leaving her and missing her but I think it's gonna be awhile till I'm okay with it. Yesterday/Today was longest I have gone without seeing her. I left the house at 8:00am and didn't get to see her till 12:00pm today. I felt better knowing Mike spent most of the day with her yesterday then she got tons of snuggles and love by Grandma and Grandpa for New Years.

I had soooo much fun last night. We got a hotel by the Philly airport then went to a huge bar called McFaddens with a bunch of our friends we met through the scuba shop. No one really danced there but that didn't stop me from getting my shakin on for the entire 6 hours with my girls. (WYWT Kara!!!) I am SORE today and my pelvis is killing me but it was very worth it.

Thanks soooo much Mom and Dad. You are always there for me and love Kaitlyn so much. It means the world to me!!!

Here are some pics...