Penelope is SIX Months Old!

I can't believe you have been with us for half a year, or that you are half way to one year old. These months have flown by, but at the same time, we cannot imagine what life was like before you. Something was missing, and it was you. You fill our hearts and lives with so much joy and love. 

Adjusted Age: 4 months

Weight: 13lbs 13.5oz (10%ile term scale)

Length: 25 inches (14%ile term scale)

Head Circumference: 17.125 inches (82%ile term scale)

You are in the double digits, baby!! You've gained 10lbs in 6 months! We are SO proud of you!

Diaper Size:  Size 2

Clothing Size: 3-6 month clothes fit you perfectly in the length but are still pretty baggy on you. You are long and lean.

Diet: You are eating 4-6 ounces every 3 to 3.5 hours. You usually want a bottle about an hour after you nurse to top you off. This month we will start exploring solids.

Sleep: You are still pretty inconsistent when it comes to napping, but we can usually get you to take a several hour long nap and the rest of the day you take little cat naps. You are sleeping through the night like a champ! You still fight sleep at night, but we can usually get you to sleep between 8:30-9:30 pm and you wake up sometime between 6:30-7:15 in the morning.

Baby Gear Love: You are enjoying your Jumeroo more now and even have fun spinning the toys. Your love for your activity mat continues. We can't wait for you to start sitting so we can turn it into a ball pit. When you are in the Moby, you don't automatically fall asleep anymore but now enjoy looking around.

Milestones/Firsts: You are rolling from back to tummy. We are practicing sitting, and I think you'll gain your balance soon. You try to crawl, but can't figure out how to use your arms, so you end up using the side of your face and get upset when you can't move very far. You can scoot across a blanket this way, though. You are a big wiggle worm and even wiggle while being held. You love to stand and your legs are getting so strong! You are also getting much better at playing by yourself.

Likes:  Eating, singing, smiling, talking, laughing, sitting while supported, standing, snuggling with Mom, playing with Dad, raspberries on your tummy, reading books, rocking, splashing in the bath, watching the cats and dog, and running errands.

Dislikes: You still aren't a fan of  not getting fed fast enough, toys that don't fit in your mouth, and gas. Other than those irritants, you are a very happy girl.

Things I Don’t Want to Forget: You think it's hilarious to grab my hands or shirt while I'm trying to change your diaper or clothes. You love the games you play with Dad and think he is the funniest. When a cat or the dog get close enough, you reach out to pet them. They seem to still like you - I hope that continues when you are mobile.

You are such a sweet girl and I love that you are such a fan of Mom and Dad. We see little bits of your personality coming through and can't wait to see more of that as you grow. You are such a
delight!