Milestones!

   There is a part of me wants Annabelle to stay this sweet little baby that loves to cuddle with her mommy. I love to hold her and watch her sleep. She makes the cutest faces, smiles and laughs. I love every moment! On the other hand I am so thrilled to watch her grow and reach milestones. Annabelle had a doctor visit on March 28th and got her two month shots. She weighed 9 lbs 3 oz, was 22 inches long and her head measured 15 inches. The doctor gave her a great review. Everything checks out great! It is good to know that I am doing a good job. That is always a concern! New mothers often worry that they are not doing everything right.

   As much as I resisted it I decided to move Annabelle to the nursery. Cameron and I were tip toeing around her at night and in the mornings trying not to wake her. So I decided it was best that she has her own space. On March 29th Annabelle slept in her room all by herself for the first time. Of course, she did not mind. It was really no different in her world! She is still sleeping swaddled in her cradle. She slept like a champ!

   Annabelle had gotten to the point that she was not napping well so I decided to try something different. I tried laying her in her crib on her stomach for daytime naps and it worked! Annabelle likes laying on her tummy. I have also noticed that she has started moving around more or squirming, as I call it. Yesterday, April 3rd, I laid her down in her crib for her morning nap. I just happened to be watching her on the monitor and OMG she rolled over! She was on her tummy, rolled to her side and then onto her back! I couldn't believe mt eyes! My baby girl rolled over for the first time! Thank goodness I was looking at the monitor! These things are just the start of many milestones to come. I am both sad and excited! Soon I will be going back to work. Annabelle will be switched to formula. Our daytime's shared will be gone (except for the weekends). It is going to break my heart! Annabelle will hopefully not miss a beat. I hope she adjust to daycare smoothly. We have four more weeks together so I am going to enjoy every moment! Mommy and Annabelle signing off! Until next time! XOXO