Monday, July 11, 2011
Post for a giveaway
I have been reading a blog called In This Wonderful Life for a few months now. I love it. Megan is so open and honest about her feelings. She often does giveaways on Mondays and I decided to enter this time. It is for a company called Monogram Chick which has really cute stuff from cutting boards to baby bloomers to boxers to hospital gowns! http://www.inthiswonderfullife.com/2011/07/giveaway-discount-monday.html
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
9 months old
Fiona hits the big 0-9 today (months that is). The time has gone so quickly. Daddy daycare is in full swing for the summer and both are enjoying their time together. Fiona is rolling over like crazy now...back and forth and back and forth. She loves to sit up and play on the floor and her favorite sleeping position is on her side. We are trying to encourage her to crawl and she seems to be headed in that direction. She is also starting to stand but doesn't pull herself up to standing or push into a sitting position just yet.
We went to the doctor last week for her checkup and she passed. The only thing that the doctor was still concerned about was her weight. Fiona had great weight gain from 6 to 9 months but her weight gain from 3 to 6 months was low (according to the growth charts) so she is still just a petite little girl. We aren't particularly worried but we have increased her feedings again and she keeps on eating. Apparently, Fiona has been hungrier than she led us to believe. Stats from 8 months 3 weeks:
Height:27 3/4" (50-75)
Weight:15 # 1.5 oz (<5)
Head:17" (25-50)
Fiona's Food List:
Gerber Oatmeal
prunes
bananas
applesauce
grapes
cherries
pears
peaches
blueberries
cauliflower
broccoli
sweet potato
carrot
regular potato
peas
Things still to add this month:
olive oil
chicken
brown rice
basmati rice
lima beans
split peas
oats
millet
string beans
nectarines
We went to the doctor last week for her checkup and she passed. The only thing that the doctor was still concerned about was her weight. Fiona had great weight gain from 6 to 9 months but her weight gain from 3 to 6 months was low (according to the growth charts) so she is still just a petite little girl. We aren't particularly worried but we have increased her feedings again and she keeps on eating. Apparently, Fiona has been hungrier than she led us to believe. Stats from 8 months 3 weeks:
Height:27 3/4" (50-75)
Weight:15 # 1.5 oz (<5)
Head:17" (25-50)
Fiona's Food List:
Gerber Oatmeal
prunes
bananas
applesauce
grapes
cherries
pears
peaches
blueberries
cauliflower
broccoli
sweet potato
carrot
regular potato
peas
Things still to add this month:
olive oil
chicken
brown rice
basmati rice
lima beans
split peas
oats
millet
string beans
nectarines
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Sick Baby!
Fiona had her first real illness this week. She has had a runny nose for a few weeks and it escalated over the weekend. Emily took her to the doctor and she had a double ear infection and double pink eye (although not that advanced yet). Fiona got augmentin to combat the pink eye, ear infection, and congestion. We are not sure where Fiona picked up the germs but daycare is the likely culprit.
On a happier note, Fiona weighed 13 # 10 oz which is over a 1lb increase in a month. Fiona loves her antibiotic so there is no problem getting her to take the medicine (the enticing flavor probably doesn't hurt) and she has had no side effects yet!
Fiona can sit unassisted but we have to stay close. She is soooooo close to rolling onto her stomach it is crazy. Not much longer now.
On a happier note, Fiona weighed 13 # 10 oz which is over a 1lb increase in a month. Fiona loves her antibiotic so there is no problem getting her to take the medicine (the enticing flavor probably doesn't hurt) and she has had no side effects yet!
Fiona can sit unassisted but we have to stay close. She is soooooo close to rolling onto her stomach it is crazy. Not much longer now.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Fiona update- 6 mo doctor visit, Nashville, and more
Fiona is 7 months old now so this is a little late.
Her 6 mo doctor's appointment went great. Her stats:
height:25 3/4 which is 50th percentile
head: 16 1/4 which is 25th percentile
weight: 12 lbs 8.5 oz which is less than 5th percentile!
The doctor was not concerned about the weight yet but would have been happier if Fiona had a little more weight to her. We were eagerly given the green light for solid foods.
So far Fiona is eating the following foods:
Baby Oatmeal (although we are taking a small break to assess if there is a food sensitivity here)
carrots
sweet potatoes
broccoli
applesauce
bananas
prunes
cherries
Still to come:
pears
blackberries
cauliflower (ick)
grapes
Emliy has made carrots, prunes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. Making baby food is definitely a learning experience as to portions. She made 3 medium-large sweet potatoes the other day which translated into 54 servings of sweet potato puree! Next time we will be using the food processor instead of the Magic Bullet.
Naptime is going MUCH better these days. Fiona even naps at daycare! Her typical schedule is:
6:45 milk
9:45 milk
11/11:30 solids
12 nap
2 milk
5 milk
7:30 milk and bedtime
Sometimes there is a nap between 5 and 7.
Fiona only has a few weeks left of daycare until Kevin keeps her for the summer. She has been moved up a room at daycare so there are more kids in her room (and more germs :().
Fiona recently went to Nashville to see Rebecca, Emily' cousin and Fiona's godmother, sing in her senior recital. Rebecca was amazing but Fiona was the real hit of the weekend. She passed out at the end of the party but was happy and responsive until the end. It was very similar to the baptism where Fiona refused to close her eyes until she just had absolutely NOTHING left. So cute.
Next weekend we are off the Pikeville for Easter and then looking forward to spending some extended time at home. Fiona changes and grows so much every single day. It seems like she has a new talent almost every day.
ps- Kevin sits Fiona in the boppy while they watch sports. She does ok at first but then starts to tilt. Once she tilts it is hard to get her to stay upright again. Fiona still hates tummy time but will roll from her front to her back on purpose. We still can't quite get her to roll over from her back to her tummmy...those darn arms keep getting in the way.
Her 6 mo doctor's appointment went great. Her stats:
height:25 3/4 which is 50th percentile
head: 16 1/4 which is 25th percentile
weight: 12 lbs 8.5 oz which is less than 5th percentile!
The doctor was not concerned about the weight yet but would have been happier if Fiona had a little more weight to her. We were eagerly given the green light for solid foods.
So far Fiona is eating the following foods:
Baby Oatmeal (although we are taking a small break to assess if there is a food sensitivity here)
carrots
sweet potatoes
broccoli
applesauce
bananas
prunes
cherries
Still to come:
pears
blackberries
cauliflower (ick)
grapes
Emliy has made carrots, prunes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. Making baby food is definitely a learning experience as to portions. She made 3 medium-large sweet potatoes the other day which translated into 54 servings of sweet potato puree! Next time we will be using the food processor instead of the Magic Bullet.
Naptime is going MUCH better these days. Fiona even naps at daycare! Her typical schedule is:
6:45 milk
9:45 milk
11/11:30 solids
12 nap
2 milk
5 milk
7:30 milk and bedtime
Sometimes there is a nap between 5 and 7.
Fiona only has a few weeks left of daycare until Kevin keeps her for the summer. She has been moved up a room at daycare so there are more kids in her room (and more germs :().
Fiona recently went to Nashville to see Rebecca, Emily' cousin and Fiona's godmother, sing in her senior recital. Rebecca was amazing but Fiona was the real hit of the weekend. She passed out at the end of the party but was happy and responsive until the end. It was very similar to the baptism where Fiona refused to close her eyes until she just had absolutely NOTHING left. So cute.
Next weekend we are off the Pikeville for Easter and then looking forward to spending some extended time at home. Fiona changes and grows so much every single day. It seems like she has a new talent almost every day.
ps- Kevin sits Fiona in the boppy while they watch sports. She does ok at first but then starts to tilt. Once she tilts it is hard to get her to stay upright again. Fiona still hates tummy time but will roll from her front to her back on purpose. We still can't quite get her to roll over from her back to her tummmy...those darn arms keep getting in the way.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Eek!
Fiona and Emily were playing upstairs last night and Fiona rolled from her belly to her back unassisted. She only did it once but she was successful.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Long Overdue Update
This update is long overdue so I will try to include everything I can think that has happened.
The last post was right before Fiona's 4 month appointment. She got another round of the shots she got at her 2 month appointment and had no side effects (thank goodness).
4 mo stats:
height: 24 1/4 " - 50th percentile
weight: 11 lbs 13 oz - 10th percentile
head: 16" - 25-50th percentile
On January 15th, Fiona was baptized at Christ the King. She was quiet and curious and very well-mannered. She stared at Father Mark during the service and there was no crying during the baptism. Go Fiona!!!! Afterward, everyone came to the house for brunch. Kevin had cleaned out the living room and put out folding chairs so we would have enough room. I think it turned out great and everyone fit with no problem. Jessi helped me decorate Fiona's cross cake. I think I will need to experiment more with cake decorating but for now I will stick with cookies and cupcakes.
For pictures go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fionathebaby/sets/72157625880333696/
Since then we have just been settling into our routine. Fiona goes to daycare Tuesdays and Thursdays and loves all the stimulation. She still has trouble napping at daycare because there is so much going on and so many noises, but she no longer comes home exhausted so she must be catnapping. On Wednesdays and Fridays she stays home with Kevin and they have special time together. On Mondays she comes to UK to see me for a few hours with Kevin has class. I love getting to see her during the day and we get a chance to visit people at UK that want to see her too.
Fiona loves the exersaucer and even knows how to bounce in it (when she is centered and in a good mood). She is still not rolling over but I know she is getting close. She just needs to figure out how to get her bottom arm out of the way. There are several pictures in Fiona's room that we say goodnight and goodmorning to every day. She is starting to recognize the pictures and anticipates the next one. She gets excited sometimes and starts kicking her legs.
For video of the exersaucer go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzcA4cHp8bE
Fiona had a cold over the weekend and had a temperature of 100.3 but she is all better now. The doctor wanted us to come in just to make sure she was ok and she weighed 12 lbs 12 oz (fully clothed). I can feel that she weighs more now but it is nice to see how much she weighs. We will get her official weight and next set of stats in 2 weeks when she goes for her 6 month appointment. I cannot believe it has been almost 6 months since she was born. We also have her 6 month photo shoot that week. I will try to post to the blog with an update after all that happens.
For now, we are just enjoying our beautiful little girl and marveling in all the wonderful and amazing things she does every day.
The last post was right before Fiona's 4 month appointment. She got another round of the shots she got at her 2 month appointment and had no side effects (thank goodness).
4 mo stats:
height: 24 1/4 " - 50th percentile
weight: 11 lbs 13 oz - 10th percentile
head: 16" - 25-50th percentile
On January 15th, Fiona was baptized at Christ the King. She was quiet and curious and very well-mannered. She stared at Father Mark during the service and there was no crying during the baptism. Go Fiona!!!! Afterward, everyone came to the house for brunch. Kevin had cleaned out the living room and put out folding chairs so we would have enough room. I think it turned out great and everyone fit with no problem. Jessi helped me decorate Fiona's cross cake. I think I will need to experiment more with cake decorating but for now I will stick with cookies and cupcakes.
For pictures go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fionathebaby/sets/72157625880333696/
Since then we have just been settling into our routine. Fiona goes to daycare Tuesdays and Thursdays and loves all the stimulation. She still has trouble napping at daycare because there is so much going on and so many noises, but she no longer comes home exhausted so she must be catnapping. On Wednesdays and Fridays she stays home with Kevin and they have special time together. On Mondays she comes to UK to see me for a few hours with Kevin has class. I love getting to see her during the day and we get a chance to visit people at UK that want to see her too.
Fiona loves the exersaucer and even knows how to bounce in it (when she is centered and in a good mood). She is still not rolling over but I know she is getting close. She just needs to figure out how to get her bottom arm out of the way. There are several pictures in Fiona's room that we say goodnight and goodmorning to every day. She is starting to recognize the pictures and anticipates the next one. She gets excited sometimes and starts kicking her legs.
For video of the exersaucer go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzcA4cHp8bE
Fiona had a cold over the weekend and had a temperature of 100.3 but she is all better now. The doctor wanted us to come in just to make sure she was ok and she weighed 12 lbs 12 oz (fully clothed). I can feel that she weighs more now but it is nice to see how much she weighs. We will get her official weight and next set of stats in 2 weeks when she goes for her 6 month appointment. I cannot believe it has been almost 6 months since she was born. We also have her 6 month photo shoot that week. I will try to post to the blog with an update after all that happens.
For now, we are just enjoying our beautiful little girl and marveling in all the wonderful and amazing things she does every day.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Starting the New Year right
Over Christmas Fiona had her 3 month photo session with Carlisle Photography. The proofs came back and there are some cute pics. Not as many as last time but several with ordering potential. Everyone survived the 3 Christmases. Fiona liked all the lights at Christmas Mass but was not a fan of the music because we were sitting closer to the speaker than normal. All of our travel plans over the break got canceled so we got a full 2 weeks of baby time which Emily was especially excited to have.
Emily has gone back to work full time :(. But, that means Fiona and Kevin get to spend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday together. Fiona will be attending Lexington Baptist Temple for daycare on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday was Fiona's first day at daycare. All went well (we guess) but when Emily went to pick Fiona up she could hear the baby cries at the entrance. Apparently, Fiona had just woken up and was pissed. The daycare lady was with another child when she woke so Fiona was just being picked up when Emily walked into the room. Turns out Fiona had a burp (this is very much a Fiona reaction to a burp) and was comforted as soon as the daycare lady picked her up from the crib. Emily was happy to see that she was comforted by the daycare staff. She was VERY sleepy when she got home and slept soundly all night.
Fiona has started eating 6 ounces a feeding from the bottle every 3-4 hours. She is also sleeping from about 8-9 pm to 6-7 am....but not really napping during the day. Hopefully this will even out once she gets a routine going but Emily is not complaining about the nighttime sleeping. The past few days, baby has started talking to herself in her crib. We are not sure if she is talking to her hand or her turtles but either way it is pretty darn CUTE!!!
We go to the doctor next Friday (Jan 14) for her 4 month checkup and then the baptism is on Saturday (Jan 15). Check back for an update sometime next weekend.
Emily has gone back to work full time :(. But, that means Fiona and Kevin get to spend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday together. Fiona will be attending Lexington Baptist Temple for daycare on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday was Fiona's first day at daycare. All went well (we guess) but when Emily went to pick Fiona up she could hear the baby cries at the entrance. Apparently, Fiona had just woken up and was pissed. The daycare lady was with another child when she woke so Fiona was just being picked up when Emily walked into the room. Turns out Fiona had a burp (this is very much a Fiona reaction to a burp) and was comforted as soon as the daycare lady picked her up from the crib. Emily was happy to see that she was comforted by the daycare staff. She was VERY sleepy when she got home and slept soundly all night.
Fiona has started eating 6 ounces a feeding from the bottle every 3-4 hours. She is also sleeping from about 8-9 pm to 6-7 am....but not really napping during the day. Hopefully this will even out once she gets a routine going but Emily is not complaining about the nighttime sleeping. The past few days, baby has started talking to herself in her crib. We are not sure if she is talking to her hand or her turtles but either way it is pretty darn CUTE!!!
We go to the doctor next Friday (Jan 14) for her 4 month checkup and then the baptism is on Saturday (Jan 15). Check back for an update sometime next weekend.
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