Two Months!

Today we had our two month appointment. Its amazing how much Samantha has grown and changed. She makes noises all the time by either grunting or cooing. She has started to squeal with delight when playing in her pack and play. And, more than once has scared Mo and I with her happy shrieks. Mo helps by going and checking on her. She has rolled from her tummy to her back three times in the past week and can hold herself up with her arms while on her tummy. She loves to sit up and see things, and likes when she can stand on your knees. She has real fun when she can push off. In one of my books she fits under the description of a challenging baby under the subtitle, active baby, oh boy. She is really starting to show a lot of personality.

Naps are getting better. She still fusses and cries a lot before her naps but she is napping and the naps are getting longer and better. We got a crib wedge so that her mattress is inclined to help her reflux and sleeping positioners to keep her still. Well, they doen't really keep her still. That child is all over the crib. Yesterday morning Will asked me if I layed Sam horizontal in her crib. I was tired so instead of saying no, I said, "Why would I do that?" And, he replied will thats how she is laying. Therefore, I am constantly checking on her when she sleeps to make sure she is safe.

Other than the naps, she is a blast. Funny story. We had her on the pink stuff (antibiotic for her ears) and we didn't realize she was storing the pink stuff in her check and not swallowing it. Well, Will hates that stuff. I guess he was on it all the time when he was baby. He bent down to kiss her and she razzed him and sprayed that pink stuff all over his face and in his mouth. I laughed so hard.

Today we went to the doctor. She had gas for some reason and screamed the whole time so when she got her shots no one could tell the difference. She is growing and looking great. She is very strong and the doctor couldn't hear the heart murmur, which is good. Although, it might have been because of all the screaming. Anyway, Samantha is 10 lb 1 oz and I think 21 1/2 inches long. I can't find her sticker that says it. We will go back for a check up and more shots May 3rd.

My dad came this weekend and it was so fun. That little girl was held all the time between Papa holding her and it being the weekend with her Dad home. Speaking of, I have the kindest husband. He made pancakes for breakfast on Saturday and let me take a nap! He said thats going to be his new thing, and I said, "Amen."

What else, oh Samantha has learned to reach up and grab objects. I know this because Sunday she reached up and grabbed my big gold hoop earring. That was fun. And, last night I heard clicking noises and it was Samantha making them with her tongue. I cracked up. Anyway, I think that is all the news for now. Tomorrow I will try to take pictures in her chair for 2 months to see how much she has grown.