Emma has reached a few milestones lately. She can now roll from tummy to back and back to tummy. She is sleeping great at night - but even better, she is now consolidating naps! My catnapper has reformed! She now has a 1-2 hour nap in the morning and another 1 hr nap around 1pm and another half-hour nap in late afternoon. She goes to bed around 7-7:30, wakes up once to feed around 2am, and back to sleep until 6:30-7am. I really can't complain.
She's also exploring her world through her mouth and loooves being outside. She always gasps when a big salty breeze of ocean air hits her face. She can replace her own pacifier! I wish I could play a recording of her voice - she's particularly fond of squawking like a bird. She loves standing and sitting upright (with very little assistance). Still a huge fan of bathtime, and now has her rubber ducky friend to play with in the water. She can chase him all around with her hands, corner him and chew on his tophat to her heart's delight. Rattles are her favorite toy - especially if they have a little rubber teether section.
As for stats, she's on the petite side. Her last weigh in at the doctors showed her weight for 4 months 23 days as 13lb 11oz. Height is 25" so she's tall and skinny, like her dad. She does have a moderate case of eczema that we have been able to control using a litte regimen of moisture: warm mist humidifier, cool baths, and a calming cream/aquaphor at night. It seems to have really taken the edge off.
We'll start with solids officially after her next appointment (6 months). I have a feeling she'll be ready. This child doesn't refuse anything so far. In fact, she starts flapping her arms whenever we prepare her bottle. She even sucks down the occasional motrin drops (for teething) and reaches for more. What a riot.
She's our little gem, already so full of personality. She smiles at strangers and giggles when Parker accidentally bops her with his tail.
Ok, how's that for prose?
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