11-12 Weeks Old

11-12 Weeks Old
April 23-May 6

I'm combining these two weeks because due to a crazy work schedule, I wasn't as good taking pictures! (tisk, tisk, bad mommy!)

 

Mornings with brother! :)

Sleeping on Aunt Terri.

 

 

Relaxing outside with the family at the fire pit! She LOVES it outside!!!



Development 

She is wanting to sit up more and loving to jump when you hold her up on her legs. She is smiling and laughing like crazy and really starting to move around! She has also found her hands and realized she can clasp them! It's her new favorite thing to do!

I'm trying to let her visit with different people so she doesn't get too attached to me and get separation anxiety. I know that can start around this time.

Gadgets

 

She is growing more fond of being on the floor. Although she still loves her bouncer. I have had to move from the snug-a-bunny bouncer to the taggies bouncer from Buy Buy Baby because she needs to be more upright with her reflux. This is still a lifesaver. She loves her swing and activity mat!

 

 

 

Style

 

We are finally wearing some of our 0-3 month stuff! The outfit above is from Carter's. She has a pair of skinny jeans on and a shirt that says You Love Me and I Love You. I love love this outfit!!

 

 

Carter's peacoat and white leggings in her new Taggies bouncy seat. I feel like she is posing for me! :) Modeling already. Maybe I should call a hair product line and get her a job modeling!

 

 

I love this little outfit too! It's a carters tank top and cardigan with skinny jeans and matching hairbow. Brother Hudson getting in on the daily picture action!



10 weeks old

10 Weeks Old
April 16-22

Week 10 was a big week for our Miss Madeline. Not only did we hear her first rolling laugh, but she also had her first Easter! :)

Development

April 19-First laugh and first Easter

 

The Easter Bunny even left a little something for the new addition.

 

Style



Madeline is STILL in newborn size clothes. I'm starting to put things on her just because I have so many cute 0-3 month outfits, and I want her to get to wear them!

Madeline's Easter dress was from Children's Place :) She looked adorable! I can't get shoes on the girl because her feet are so small. Even newborn sizes are too little. Although, I did get her hair in pigtails and was super excited!

I love this outfit! It's an adorable gingham print and gingham lace top from a local boutique. I even have a headband to match. Notice no shoes (maybe eventually!)

 

April 22- I gave Madeline her first bang trim! Her hair is growing out of control. Her outfit here is from Baby Gap (and this one is 0-3) :)

9 weeks old

9 Weeks Old (April 9-16)

Can you believe it?!?! 2 months old already. Time is flying by! She is still sleeping through the night! I feel so blessed to have baby that sleeps for me! I swear by the Baby Wise method. It has worked for all of my kiddos. Sometimes it's hard to make them wait until the next feeding time, but it teaches them to not freak out at the smallest hunger cue.

Madeline had her first snow day this week on April 15. She got to stay with Grandma Conda and wear her first jeans and sweatshirt!

Development

Madeline is starting to reach for things and trying to control her arms. She is also starting to roll to her side when placed on her back.

We had our 2 month check up this week as well along with some shots. Ugh, now if that isn't the worst feeling as a mother. Seeing your child crying in pain and knowing there is nothing you can do! I hate going for shots myself and hate taking a baby even more! They are so innocent and rely on us for everything to keep them safe and out of pain. We survived though!! Madeline hasn't grown a ton. She only weighs a little over 9.5 lbs. She has moved down in percentile.

BEFORE SHOTS

 

AFTER SHOTS



Gadgets We Love

We still love our bouncy seat and swing. We started using a play mat for her this week and she really likes it. She loves to just hold her arms up and stare at all of the toys. She is still sleeping in her rock and play which has been a saving grace since she has reflux.

Style

It's so fun to dress her up. She is still so small though that its hard to really put her in the fancy cute outfits. I try to dress her comfy. Here is an outfit from Carter's that I absolutely loved!

Another Carter's favorite. This is actually a one piece dress that I put a cardigan over because we had the cute pants to match.



Officially 2 months old in this photo-April 12, 2014 (this is one of my favorite outfits so far! Carter's again)

8 weeks old

I think we have mastered our bedtime routine! At 7:00 Hudson gets his bath, I help him while Madeline usually is taking a catnap, then I get her up, get her ready for a bath (which she now loves). Then we usually sing or chat while in the bath, get our jammies on and read bedtime stories with brother. And it's working! She is still sleeping through the night. She goes to bed at 8:00, and I usually have to wake her up when it's time to get up in the morning!

DEVELOPMENT 

Her movements are getting much smoother and her legs are straightening out a little. She loves to still get in the fetal position and clench those little fists of hers. Her grip is killer though! I swear she could cut off circulation in my finger. She is getting a lot more head control and I don't have to be as careful with her head. It's nice that she is a little more sturdy.

The weather is getting nicer outside, and I think Madeline may actually be getting a little bigger. She is such a little peanut. I'm excited to see what the doctor has to say about her weight.

MOMMY MILESTONE

I had my first workout this week since pregnancy. It's so hard to get back into the swing of things since I'm so busy. I'm very lucky that I have a gym at work. I still need to lose about 15 lbs. to be back in shape and about 9 lbs. to be back pre-Maddie weight.

OUR WEEK

We went to visit our friend Emily today, and she had a baby shower for little one. She is due in just a few weeks! I can't wait for Madeline to have a little friend to grow up with! She is obviously still too little for some of her 3 month clothes. It's crazy how small she is. April 5, 2014

 We spent the weekend in the backyard and finally added our new firepit! The kids love to make smores and hot dogs over it! I can't wait for Madeline to enjoy that with us too!

 Madeline is really starting to get her little personality. She has turned into such a happy baby. I couldn't ask for a better baby. She is such a little blessing! Love her so much! April 8,2014.