Valentines Day

I had the opportunity to stay home with Alex on valentines day. Thank you to the bad weather we had. I had so much fun dressing her in a valetines Day outfit. I think she had fun as well.

2/18/07

Alexandra is officially 3 months old as of 2/16/07. She is doing pretty well on her developmental skills/acitivites according to the many magazines, articles and books I read. Doug and I think she might start sitting up on her own real soon. She doesnt like to lay down anymore when she is awake. She tries to sit up on her own. We usually will have propped up in her Boppy pillow, sitting in her exosaucer, and propped up in her swing or bouncer. Alex also seems to be trying to roll over. She can get her left leg under herself and push herself over to her side, but then falls back onto her back. She is a very talkative baby. She can sit somewhere and keep herself amused by making all kinds of noises. She gets real excited in her swing watching the fish above her head. She just talks and talks and talks. I have video recorded her a few times when she is in her talkative mood. I am hoping she is a talkative child. Yea I say this now, but Im sure when she starts talking, Ill will want some quiet time. She is easily amused by cartoons and especially ones that sing. We are starting to buy more movies/cartoons for her to watch. She loves the Back Yardigans and Wonder Pets.

Almost 3 months later....

Alex is now 2 1/2 months old. She is doing great with weight gain, height and development. She has been smiling at us since she was about 4 weeks old. Her dr said her next step is to start laughing. She is soo close too. We can get her really excited and she starts smiling a lot. She smiles and gets her arms and legs moving very fast. She coos and makes lots of noises and we respond by mimicking her noises. Doug thought he got a giggle out of her, but I really want to hear a laugh. Im sure when that day comes I will tear up just like I did when she smiled at me the first time.
Her next drs appt is in mid March. The dr said she will then discuss the first stage of baby food. Wow - its almost time to start feeding her food other than formula. Im excited, but nervous. Im nervous because Im afraid of food allergies. Doug and I dont have any, but Im still afraid she might. So far we havent had any scares, but I know if she had a food allergy I might flip out.
So now shes starting to grow out of her newborn clothes. Who knew I was going to be so sad to get rid of these clothes. It seems like we just got them and she has barely worn them. I have sooo many onesies that she hasnt even worn. I try to put her in a new outfit everyday but with this bitter cold weather, I like for her to wear layers. And a onesie just wont do it. We went shopping for 3-6 month clothes and found some very cute outfits for the end of winter, beginning of spring. While walking around the stores I saw all the cute spring and summer outfits. I cannot wait to start buying more of those, especially her first bathing suit. Doug reminded me not to cry while we were in the store because I almost did.
Thats another thing-Ever since I had her I have been so emotional. I always was before her, but since she has arrived, I am a gusher. And its always happy tears. I have had few sad circumstances, but the smallest happy event makes me tear up. When I start to think of her in the future, going to school, performing in school plays, playing sports, etc, I start to tear up. I cry at least one tear a day when I begin to think of Alex and Doug. And it is always when Im away from them.
Well three months later ... I think we are doing great as a family. I feel that Doug and I are doing really well for new parents. And we are so lucky to have Alexandra. She is a great baby. We have had it pretty good so far... and I say so far because I know things could change.

Welcome!

I have created this to keep everyone updated on our family. Since Alex was born, every day is a new day for Doug and I. Each day she gets bigger, makes a new expression and does something new. We want to share every moment with our friends and family. I hope you enjoy the page. I will try to keep it updated as often as I can.

Love,
Courtney