If I remember correctly, the 6 months mark is when my son Thomas started to become more human and less of a sweet baby blob. I suspect that Elsa is nearing that milestone now too. At 5 months she is sitting up more, smiling, and laughing (although she’s careful to never laugh around me).
This month she got her first taste of solid food when we fed her the tiniest bit of baby rice. She pushed it around in her mouth for a few seconds before spitting it out and promptly wailing for the good stuff (milk). Since then I’ve been smashing up itty bitty bits of banana for her whenever I peel a fresh one. She has yet to commit.
In other news, Elsa got her blood drawn at the Children’s Hospital and we are waiting to hear back on her lab results. So far she has a normal thyroid test result and we are still waiting for her karyotype test results. Her “floppiness” might be something more serious or it could just be an isolated thing.
We dusted off Thomas’s old highchair for Elsa this month and she seems to like the view from up there. She’s been doing well in it for short periods of time and we’re hoping it’s training her to sit up a little better.
We didn’t have a well check this month to let us know her exact measurements, but I’m going to estimate that this girl is huge. She’s outgrown the last of her size 6 months clothes, and is firmly in the 9 month duds. This of course isn’t surprising given our genes. According to my mom, I was always wearing the size twice my age too. So at 1 year old I was in 2T.
THIS MONTH WE’VE BEEN LOVING
BABY UNDER-ONSIES :: These simple, sleeveless white body suits have been great for adding an extra layer of warmth to Elsa’s outfits as the days get cooler. Plus they help keep her diaper in place!
BADGER BALM BABY :: This sweet-smelling baby oil only has a few ingredients like olive oil and calendula and has quickly become one of my favorite body oils of all time. I’m assuming Elsa is equally enamored with it.
AMAZON PRIME :: Thank you for your steadfast service old friend. Keep those last minute baby wipe deliveries coming. And speaking of wipes the AMAZON ELEMENTS BABY WIPES are so ideal. Designed with Goldie Locks in mind, they are not too wet and not too dry. Just thick enough but not too unwieldy. Plus, they are easier than most to get out of the pack.
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