Today was a busy day. Dahlia and I went for a walk to Blockbuster in the morning. We're currently addicted to The Sopranos. Yes, we're years behind the rest of popular culture.
We had lunch with Dad at the Elysian before driving to my friend Joanne's new house. Joanne was my doula at Dahlia's birth. She's my dear friend and coworker. She and her family just moved into a new house in North Ballard. We had a tour then enjoyed lounging around.
Livie, Joanne's 4 year old, was excited to meet Dahlia for the first time. She introduced her to her doll, Purple Baby, and showed her pink bedroom decorated with Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Livie loved holding Dahlia.
I'm glad summer's here but I'm still not used to the heat. Poor Dahlia's had a bit of heat rash but is otherwise fine. I think she's enjoying naked time.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Oly
On Saturday we took a trip to Olympia to visit family. We saw Aunt Megan's new house that she's renting with her friend Julie. We then went to Darby's for brunch - great eggs benedict - thanks Megan!
From there we enjoyed the Farmer's Market. Its a fantastic market. It was so hot out we appreciated the covered open air building. Jeff was excited to find a booth specializing in beef jerky - one of his favorites.
Dahlia handled the heat well and enjoyed lounging in her stroller. She was excellent all day and spent her time in the car taking naps.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Everyone wants to know...
It seems were often asked the same two questions:
Is she a good baby?
Does she sleep through the night?
Well of course she's a good baby. What mother would say otherwise?
In all honesty she is very good. We've had a couple of days in the last two weeks were someone flipped a switch and she become quite fussy and insconsolable for a time. I'm told this was my welcome to 3 months. Unfortunately, matters were worsened as the majority of these incidents happened in the car. I've mastered side of the road nursing, diaper changes and baby soothing.
I've learned through First Weeks that sleeping through the night for an infant is defined as five consecutive hours. Following this definition, no, Dahlia does not sleep through the night. She sleeps in stretches of about 3-4 hours between feedings. She doesn't really wake for feedings but simply grunts, squirms and rubs her hands on her face. She's such a solid sleeper she struggles to wake up in the morning. She'll twitch, fuss, and squirm and usually only open her eyes after mom or dad have picked her up.
Is she a good baby?
Does she sleep through the night?
The funny thing is I too was guilty of asking the same questions to moms and dads before I had Dahlia...
Well of course she's a good baby. What mother would say otherwise?
In all honesty she is very good. We've had a couple of days in the last two weeks were someone flipped a switch and she become quite fussy and insconsolable for a time. I'm told this was my welcome to 3 months. Unfortunately, matters were worsened as the majority of these incidents happened in the car. I've mastered side of the road nursing, diaper changes and baby soothing.
I've learned through First Weeks that sleeping through the night for an infant is defined as five consecutive hours. Following this definition, no, Dahlia does not sleep through the night. She sleeps in stretches of about 3-4 hours between feedings. She doesn't really wake for feedings but simply grunts, squirms and rubs her hands on her face. She's such a solid sleeper she struggles to wake up in the morning. She'll twitch, fuss, and squirm and usually only open her eyes after mom or dad have picked her up.
On Tuesday, June 24th, Dahlia and I went for a walk along Alki Beach with some mom and baby friends. Dahlia slept in my arms for most of the walk.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Three Months Today
This is my first time blogging. I hope this will be a fun and interactive means of keeping track of Dahlia's life and times while updating family and friends of her growth.
Dahlia is 3 months old today!
Here's what we know....
She's an alert, talkative little girl. Right now she loves chewing her fists, grabbing her dress or the nearest piece of fabric (diaper, burp cloth, kitchen towel, blankie) to hold onto and potentially suck on.
She's quite the drooler these days often soaking her entire front.
She enjoys her friends the chicken, ladybug and octopus.
Her favorite place is your shoulder. She can see the world or cozy up for a nap.
She's rolling from back to side and thus far has made it to her stomach one time.
When visiting the chicken and octopus she's now swatting at them with her hands and occassionaly kicks them (pictures to come, if we can capture them).
Just yesterday she found her feet...that is she grabbed one. And just last week at First Weeks she put her foot in her mouth while her legs were being held up.
I had just posed Dahlia on the couch when she began to topple over...that's Jeff's hand trying to catch her.
Dahlia is 3 months old today!
Here's what we know....
She's an alert, talkative little girl. Right now she loves chewing her fists, grabbing her dress or the nearest piece of fabric (diaper, burp cloth, kitchen towel, blankie) to hold onto and potentially suck on.
She's quite the drooler these days often soaking her entire front.
She enjoys her friends the chicken, ladybug and octopus.
Her favorite place is your shoulder. She can see the world or cozy up for a nap.
She's rolling from back to side and thus far has made it to her stomach one time.
When visiting the chicken and octopus she's now swatting at them with her hands and occassionaly kicks them (pictures to come, if we can capture them).
Just yesterday she found her feet...that is she grabbed one. And just last week at First Weeks she put her foot in her mouth while her legs were being held up.
Finally, she's a little more "sturdy" these days. She's better at holding her head up and can be propped into a sitting position.
I had just posed Dahlia on the couch when she began to topple over...that's Jeff's hand trying to catch her.
Some impromtu tummy time
Success the 2nd time around
I can hear her beginning to fuss so I need to run... in future postings I'll answer the most frequently asked questions of any mother with an infant
Is she a good baby?
Does she sleep through the night?
Also to follow - A day in the life of Dahlia
Much love - Betsy
Success the 2nd time aroundI can hear her beginning to fuss so I need to run... in future postings I'll answer the most frequently asked questions of any mother with an infant
Is she a good baby?
Does she sleep through the night?
Also to follow - A day in the life of Dahlia
Much love - Betsy
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