7 Week Stats

Baby Mila had her 7-week appointment with the Doctor yesterday and she gets an A+ for development! Our little porker is almost 11 pounds!

Height: 21.75 inches; 44th percentile
Weight: 10 lbs 15 oz; 72nd percentile
Head Circumference: 14.75 inches; 32nd percentile

The doctor okay-ed her to sleep through the night, if she can, and guess who slept 6.5 straight hours for the first time?! Mom has never felt better!!

Yay Mila!!!

Photos: 7 weeks!

Happy 6 Weeks!

Mila is six weeks old today! Here is a fun video of her rolling over from tummy to back for the first time! We actually caught it on camera and she did it twice in a row! Please disregard our silly comments in the background and the fact that she is only wearing one sock :)

Mila is becoming more and more engaged every day! She is turning into quite the babbler and is as active as ever. Also, we are seeing pretty regular smiles (makes me tear up every single time). She is able to follow objects with her eyes and is absolutely mesmerized by the ceiling fans in our apartment. I can actually fit in a shower most mornings by laying her on her back to watch the fan. We also tried out sitting for the first time!

 I can't complain too much about her sleep patterns. We take it night by night but on average, she is able to go about 5 hours between feedings (usually 9pm-2am) then back to 3 or 2 1/2 hours between. Not too shabby! - especially compared to every 2 or 2 1/2 hours round the clock like the first month. 

Our little 'burrito' - she LOVES the swaddle

Time Flies: Mila at ONE MONTH!

Miss Mila is one month old! It is crazy how much she has changed and developed in just one month. Her little personality is shining through more and more every day and she has become a very active baby! She loves kicking her legs and is already a pro at tummy time. Also, Mila is starting to coo for mom and dad and SMILE! We have seen lots of deliberate smiles which could be the most wonderful feeling on earth. Her 'happy' time is definitely in the morning and we are able to get her to smile and respond to us..SO CUTE!

Because I have not had a chance to post (let alone shower :) Here are Mila's stats from her 3 week check-up with Dr. Riordan. We feel like she has definitely grown since then so we will update soon .

Mila at 3 Weeks:
Height: 21 inches - 66th percentile
Weight: 8 lbs 9 ounces (our little porker..she gained 9 oz in 4 days)! - 47th percentile
Head Circ: 14.25 inches - 45th percentile

Mila is as healthy as can be although the doctor thinks she has a bit of Colic(ugh). She is a screamer for sure but we love her all the same and are holding out hope that Colic goes away on its own, usually by 3 months. Until then, we are trying to learn how to soothe her and keep her from crying as much as possible. She responds to the swaddle and the "shooshing" sound, so our noise machine has become our best friend (thanks, Grandma!!), and she loves bouncing around the living room. I have been able to fit in a workout every hour with her in my arms - I am hoping the baby weight will just come right off.

She may be a little pistol but Mila is doing just GREAT! Dad is back at work and I am enjoying being home with her and watching her change every day.

Snuggles with Daddy before work

Mommy Snuggles!

First visit with Grandma and Grandpa Koester

Mila with both sets of Grandparents..such a lucky girl!

First walk outside! She slept the whole time...this was before the Colic set in :)

Favorite expression

Bath Time! The first one didn't go over so well but now she loves them!


More to come soon!