I can't believe my baby is 6 months. It's so weird holding her next to a newborn...she is SO big. Many people have asked me if it makes me sad to see how fast she is growing. Sometimes, I guess it does. BUT then I think, what would be the point of keeping her a baby forever? We are suppose to grow and develop. Yes, it happens fast, but it's life. It's so fun to watch her develop. Her first "real" smile. Rolling over. Sitting up. Eating solids. Recognizing me. Knowing her name when said. Finding her feet. It is so fun when she learns something new! Addie still does not have a "self soothing" method. Most babies suck their thumb or take a pacifier. She does neither. She spits out a paci and resorts to crying.
She was officially 6 months old on March 8, but on March 11th we went to her 6 month checkup and found out her stats:
Weight: 15.4-- 34% (4 months she was at 35% so she had a healthy weight gain)
Height: 25 1/2 in-- 40% (4 months she was only 11%, so she got really tall!)
Head: 16 3/4-- 53% (4 months she was 24%)
She doesn't quite sit up without support but she is almost there. She "talks" a lot, especially when she "reads." She loves to be tickled and laughs a lot when it happens. She loves bath time and sunshine. She doesn't have teeth yet, but I'm thinking any day now! She rolls, a lot. She rolls up and down her crib and is NEVER in the same spot at the end of her sleep. She loves to smile for the camera.
She had her first solid food at 5 1/2 months. I first gave her baby oatmeal, which she loves. She isn't a huge avocado fan but really likes peas (so far). She didn't like mashed up banana...which I wouldn't either...have you seen the texture of a mushy banana?? Gross.
I really struggle with routine in my life. Once I get in a routine, I get bored and then I want to switch it up. That just reveals lack of discipline in my life, which I am working on :). SO, with that said, the following is a schedule that, for the most part, we follow. The times may not be exact, but close to it!
6:30-7:30: Wakes up/ eats around 5 oz/ play
8:30-9:30: Naps for about 45 min- 1 hour. Every now and then she'll go 2 hours but it's rare for morning nap.
10-10:30- Eat
After morning nap and food, we go to the gym and exercise or go hang out with friends.
1:00: Eat/Nap
3:30-4:00: Wakes/ eat/ play
7:00: solids
7:40: Bath
8:00-8:30: Eats/ bedtime
She is a pretty chill baby until she becomes tired or hungry and then she is really cranky...but let's be honest, that's probably how most of us are anyways.
I hold her maybe 75% of her wake time. I know, that's a lot, but I just love it. I figured I'll do it while she lets me!
Here are a few "firsts" AG experienced during her sixth month of life...
1. First time in the "front seat" of a shopping cart. She has to be strapped in because she falls over :)
2. First time eating solids: oatmeal, avocado, peas, green beans, and bananas (in that order). Likes oatmeal and peas, doesn't
like green beans, avocado, or mushy banana. We may have a picky eater on
our hands...
3. First time trying on her bikini. Abby got it for her for Christmas, but I couldn't take it any longer before putting it on her.
4. First time freaking out at seeing me with a towel on my head. She has never responded this way before (to seeing a towel on my head), which just shows she is becoming way more aware of her surroundings and to people familiar to her.
5. First time wearing shades
Addie, we love being your mom and dad. You bring such joy to our lives and cannot get enough of you! We pray for you that you will know Jesus, serve Him, and make choices that honor Him. Overall, we just want you to strive to make Jesus famous. It has been so much fun to watch you grow and develop. You have rocked our world these past 6 months and we would have it no other way.
We love you so much!
