Yesterday marked the beginning of week 2 for Emma's swim lessons. So far she hasn't been vocal in the water - as far as crying goes - she's only been having fun, smiling and talking. That is…until now. Now, they're making her work, so she's gotten water on her face a few times. She doesn't care for that too much. However, all that to say, yesterday was monumental! She was floating solo! She picked up right away how to self correct if her face went under and she was doing it all on her own. Here's a short video clip of her lesson yesterday, you have to watch close - but Miss Tammy takes her hands off of Emma several times so she can float on her own.
6 Months Old and Swimming
Emma is now 6 months old. Can you believe it? I can't.
Here are her most recent stats:
Weight = 15.7 lbs. (50th percentile)
Height = 26.75 in. (90th percentile - Ava is also tall for her age - they don't get that from me!)
Head = 16.25 in. (25th percentile)
She is doing great in all developmental areas so far! She likes her food more now, especially her pears, and is rolling all over the place to reach her toys. I'm thinking that it won't be too long before she'll be completely mobile, although having to roll to her destinations isn't exactly slowing her down!
Her doctor wanted us to try to reintroduce some milk-based formula, but within 24 hours we were already noticing a difference in her personality so we stopped. She will just stay on the lacto-free for now...we're not in any rush to change that.
She started swim lessons on Monday, she cries less than Ava did - go figure! Here is a video clip from the lesson. Enjoy!!!
Here are her most recent stats:
Weight = 15.7 lbs. (50th percentile)
Height = 26.75 in. (90th percentile - Ava is also tall for her age - they don't get that from me!)
Head = 16.25 in. (25th percentile)
She is doing great in all developmental areas so far! She likes her food more now, especially her pears, and is rolling all over the place to reach her toys. I'm thinking that it won't be too long before she'll be completely mobile, although having to roll to her destinations isn't exactly slowing her down!
Her doctor wanted us to try to reintroduce some milk-based formula, but within 24 hours we were already noticing a difference in her personality so we stopped. She will just stay on the lacto-free for now...we're not in any rush to change that.
She started swim lessons on Monday, she cries less than Ava did - go figure! Here is a video clip from the lesson. Enjoy!!!
4 Months Old
Well, it's official, Emma is now 4 months old. She goes in for her check up on Friday, the 20th, but today is a mile marker for sure. She's getting so big, changing so much each and every day. She is now able to somewhat sit up in her bumbo chair, after a few minutes when she gets tired we have to readjust her, but she does pretty well!
Her teachers keep saying that she's developing quite the personality - and likes to talk! She lights up with huge smiles when Ava talks to her...:) Last week, we were in the car and Emma was crying and Ava said, "Emma, it's ok, Ava's here!" So cute, and Emma stopped crying right away! :)
She's still not sleeping through the night, but I'm pretty sure that once we're able to start cereal (which we'll find out Friday when we can do that, but I think she's old enough to start) she'll do better.
Can't believe time is flying by so fast...reminds me of the country song, "You're gonna miss this..." I'm definitely going to miss it, because I already do.
2 Weeks Already?
Well, Emma is now two weeks old. Can you believe it? Seems crazy how fast it's going already...She's doing amazingly well, her Jaundice is gone and her weight is up to 7 lbs. 4 oz.! In the last two weeks she's gone from only sleeping, pooping and eating to having longer periods when she is awake, starting to smile in her sleep and tracking movements with her eyes. It's fascinating how each and every day a new development occurs. We're just blessed that I get to be home with her for a while. Hopefully the next new development will be sleeping through the night...we're still working on that one!!!
We're also very excited to say that Ava is doing great with her. She hasn't shown any signs of being jealous or aggressive at all - two things we we're watching so closely. In fact, she has been the opposite, showing genuine concern for her baby sister. She loves helping with diaper changes, giving Emma baths, finding her paci for her and anything else she can do to help. She's doing great in school, making new friends and learning new words each and every day. What can we say...our girls are a blessing...and we're loving this new adventure in our lives.
Still Amazed
I've always grown up learning and reading about God's unconditional love for his children. When Ava was born - I began to see this in a whole new light- it became real to me - really real. For the first time in my life, it wasn't just words I was reading or hearing it was something I was now experiencing. Now with Emma, it becomes crystal clear all over again.
The most recent addition to our family entered the world last Monday. Emma Lynn was born at 12:57 p.m. She is completely healthy, weighing in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. (even though Michael will tell you she is 6 lbs. 7.7 oz!) and 20" long. She is perfect and beautiful.We are so completely excited to welcome her to our family. Ava is doing well adjusting to being the big sister in the house, learning how to be gentle...and helpful. In addition, Michael and I are doing well adjusting to being the parents of a toddler and a newborn (or at least we think we are!).
More updates to come shortly...but for now we introduce to you Emma Lynn Garland!P.S. Thank you, Carrie Fay, for capturing Emma's first moments on camera! The pictures are amazing...