Millie's Nine Month Check-up

Here are Millie's stats at nine months:
Weight: 21.4 lbs. (90% percentile)
Height: 28.5 in. (75% percentile)
Head: 45 cm (80% percentile)

We think the height might be a little shorter than she actually is, because we measured her at a little over 29 inches. Everything was great and the doctor said that we need to start moving toward lowering her formula ounces to around 18-24 oz. per day. She's on the high side of this, so I may attempt to go to the four hour feeding schedule again soon. Other than that, they said she is right on track for everything else. We went ahead with the H1N1 and seasonal flu shots since she didn't have any other shots to get today. Hopefully we made the right decision there :)

Happy Nine Month B-Day Millie G! (one day late)

Well, Miss G, you are 9 months old! You are getting so big and are really starting to get a personality all your own. You are eating food three times a day and still taking about 25 ounces of formula. You already have your two bottom teeth and just yesterday your top right one poked through. We can see three more right under the gum on top! You are crawling all over with ease and want to stand up every chance you get. You have learned how to break out of your "pillow pen" now, so all you do is crawl around and stand up where you can! You have started laughing at things like when you pull Mommy's hair or when you get formula on your nose. You are babbling a little, but no clear consonants yet. You are still sleeping 12 hours at night and taking 2-3 naps a day. Today, you started going from one couch to the other while standing up, so I'm sure you'll be walking in no time! Can't wait to see what the next month brings!

Drinking from your sippy cup (you don't quite understand that you have to tilt it up yet).


Crawling over Mommy to get free of your "pillow pen".


Playing with your Ann B Dextrous that Uncle Stebby got you for Xmas.


Standing at the kitchen gate.


Standing at your high chair.


Checking out the programming books.


Standing at the bookshelf.


Trying to get the camera!

Happy Eight Month B-Day, Millie G!! (2 days late)

You are getting so big now! Of course, your latest accomplishment has been learning to crawl, which means Mommy and Daddy are really tired! We went ahead and lowered your crib mattress as well because you like to sit up in bed now and I didn't want you getting any ideas about crawling over the rail. You are still eating about 25-28 oz. of formula and solid food twice a day. You are taking two naps during the day, but sometimes want to stay up and play instead. The pictures this month show the things you love to play with:

It's so hard to get a picture of you now because you know the flash is coming!


Here you are in your little "furniture pen" we create for you so you don't crawl away.


You love hiding under blankets and pillows and will pull them over your face if they are near you (which means you won't be sleeping with one for a LONG time).


Peek-a-boo!

Houston, We Have Liftoff!

Millie G has finally figured out how to crawl! We are in trouble now!

Happy Halloween!

We spent a very low key night handing out candy. Well, I handed out candy, while Amelia looked at the kids coming to the door while Joe was applying texture to our dining room ceiling. Here are a few pics of Millie in her "costume". The hat lasted about 3 minutes before she pulled it off. I think it was a little too hot for her :)

Happy Seven Month B-Day, Millie G!!

This past month has gone by so fast, it seems like we just took you in for your 6 month checkup! You are growing more and more each day and are getting better at playing with all your toys and rolling all over the place. You can spin and roll frontwards and backwards; you may not need to crawl at the rate you're going! Speaking of crawling, you've almost got it down. You get up on your hands and knees and rock and hop. Once you figure our your arms, you'll be all over the place. You've started eating more food during the day. You eat fruit with oatmeal for breakfast and usually a veggie and more fruit for dinner. You're still also eating 26-28 ounces of formula per day. We haven't seen anymore teeth come through, but I have a feeling the top two are just about to pop through. You laugh at us when we make goofy faces and laugh at Ali when she's laying on the couch. You love to watch the weather on TV (I'm not sure if it's the colors or Pete Delkis that you like so much). We can't wait to see what the next month brings and I'm sure you'll have me running by the time I post another month's B-Day pics :)


Playing with your activity triangle...








Belly playing...


You love to rock back and forth in this position. You even sometimes "hop" like this too. You just have to get your arms moving and you'll be off in no time!

Millie G's Big Girl Seat!!

We finally ordered and got Amelia's big girl car seat. This thing is huge!!