6 Months Old!

Audrey Lynn

is 6 months old!

To say that I am in love with this little one would be a definite understatement. She us such a happy baby, and is so much fun. She truly bring such a sweet spirit into our home. We took her in for her 6 month appointment and got her stats.

Height 25"-25%

Weight 15 lbs 8 0z-30%

Head Size 43 1/2 cm

Dr. Boettger is happy with her progress, and was amazed at how much she smiles and how interactive she is. He was also impressed with how much she is standing (but I reminded him that Lydia was the exact same way.) She hasn't gained as much weight as in previous months but Dr. B said it isn't anything to worry about, (especially since she still weighs more then Lydia did when she was 6 months) Anyways she is such a great baby, I feel so lucky every day to be her mommy.

Here are some fun facts about Audrey right now!

Sleep: She is sleeping a solid 11hrs consistently now. I have even had a few 13 hr stretches and not going to lie everything is easier when you are sleeping through the night!She is also a great little napper too, she takes a consistent 2hr morning nap, and a consistent 2hr afternoon nap. Some days we even get a third mini nap in.

Eat: She is still such a good little eater. She loves her solids and is now eating peaches, pears, applesauce, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, squash and even prunes. Dr. Boettger told us to start introducing a sippy cup and gave us the go ahead to also introduce juice (he said to limit it to non-acidic juices though like white grape juice. She still refuses to take a bottle. I tried to give her one every day last week, thinking that maybe I needed to just be persistent. You would've thought I was trying to poison her, she definitely HATES formula and gags at the taste...I even tried 3 different kinds thinking maybe the it was just the formula. She nurses really well though, and eats solids 3-4 times a day, so I can't complain there.

Play:She is getting so fun and interactive. She recognizes people now and get's so excited when we come into the room. She is still OBSESSED with her big sister, and when I can get Lydia to play with her you would think Audrey heard the funniest joke in the world...she doesn't stop laughing. One of her favorite things is to sit in the family room and play with her toys. She loves putting anything and everything in her mouth, and is especially obsessed with empty water bottles. She loves to be thrown up into the air, and loves Peek-A-boo!

Sit and Stand: She isn't crawling yet, but she is definitely showing signs. She will lift her cute little butt in the air and will try to pull herself with her arms towards toys during tummy time. She can sit on her own, and hates laying on her back now. She also loves to be standing, if you are holding her she is most likely on her feet. She still loves her exersaucer...and loves to bounce in that thing. It is pretty funny.

Reflux:Dr. Boettger was happy to hear that she isn't spitting up nearly as often and so he recommended that we finish out this bottle of medicine, but only give it to her once a day and then see how she does without it. I am thinking that she will be totally fine, she hasn't had reflux nearly as bad a Lydia did, and now that she is eating solids and sitting up I think it has really helped.

Ticklish: This little girlie is just like her mama, and SSSSOOOOO ticklish. It is one of our favorite evening past times to gather around and tickle Liddy and Audrey. It is so funny to hear them giggle and laugh. When she giggles I peak in to see if there are any teeth visible yet, and based on the drool you would think she has a mouthful on the way, but no signs of any surfacing yet.

Overall:Audrey is just such a sweet little thing. She is mellow but spunky and even though she is very different from Lydia in a lot of ways I think she is going to be just as energetic as her older sister. I feel so lucky to have such amazing kids. Every night as Chris and I are laying down to go to bed it has become part of our bed time ritual to recap some of the cute and funny things Liddy and Audrey did throughout the day. There really is not a day that goes by that I don't say...we are such lucky to have such amazing kiddo's!

P.S. Someone is really excited about her upcoming birthday too!

I did have to put this in too...Lydia and Audrey do look a little alike, ha ha ha!