Penelope is TWO Months Old!

You are getting so big! It was been a joy to watch you grow. We love you so much! It has been wonderful getting to know you and your cues better.  This month has really flown by. We were so excited to finally reach your due date!

Adjusted Age: 0 months

Weight:  8lbs and 7.5 oz. (2%ile term scale)

Length: 20.25 inches (.39%ile term scale)

Head Circumference:  15 inches (50%ile term scale)

Diaper Size:  Newborn

Clothing Size: Newborn and they are fitting very well!

Diet: You are eating about 3 ounces every 3 hours. We were still on the NICU schedule, but your pediatrician said that I no longer have to fortify my breast milk and from now on, you get to call the shots on when you eat!  We are still working on breastfeeding, but you are getting much better and have a stronger suck.

Sleep: You are usually awake from 9am-10:30and 6:00-9:00pm in the evenings. You pretty much sleep the rest of the time that you aren’t eating.

Baby Gear Love: You love your swing, bouncy seat, and Moby wrap.

Milestones/Firsts: You are getting so great at holding your head up with more control! You are also starting to make eye contact when we talk to you. You even gave Dad a smile once when he kissed you on the check before he left for work. You are starting to make funny faces that I love to mimic. 

Likes:  Eating and sleeping. You still like tummy time when you are laying on Mom or Dad’s chest. You love to be held. You have discovered the fan and like looking at it. You love it when I sing to you in my musical theatre character voice, and you pretty much love music in general.

Dislikes: Baths if they aren’t warm enough, getting lotion rubbed on, and the car seat.

Things I Don’t Want to Forget: You had your physical and occupational therapy evaluation and passed with flying colors!  They gave me some tips and exercises to help you along, but you don’t need any sessions. The ladies were pretty smitten with you, too. Your head grew so much from last month that I had to take you to get another head ultrasound to make sure you don’t have water on your brain. You didn’t – you just have a big head like Dad!