Superficial - We have a growing girl, literally! At 2 months old, I feel like she's starting to outgrow some of her 0-3 month clothing, which makes me a little (or a lot) sad. I have a tote in her bedroom to begin packing up some of her clothes, but I'm resistant to filling it just yet. She has so many cute clothes that I want to maximize her wear time in all of her 0-3 month clothing. At last week's MD appointment, Macey weighted 10# 2 ounces (50%), is 24" long (97%) and her head circumference is 15" (50%). She still has blue eyes, and I'm still unsure if they will stay that way - time will tell. She's sporting her baby mullet, as she's lost the hair on the top of her head, while the back of it continues to grow. Right now, it's my color, and I anticipate that it will stay dark. She has beautiful lips and long fingers.
Eating - Macey loves her food! I've decreased my breastfeeding sessions down to 2 times/day, in the morning and in the evening. I did this because it was taking Macey sometimes up to an hour to breastfeed. At 4-5 feedings a day, I was spending almost 50% of my day feeding her. With an active 2 year old, sitting for an hour is not always possible. I'm still pumping, and she receives that in combination with formula in her bottles. She's drinking 4-5 ounces, 3-4 times per day.
Sleeping - Macey is an awesome sleeper! We couldn't be more thrilled!! It's been well over a month since she woke up in the middle of the night to eat. I know that it won't be long before she starts teething or gets sick, or simply goes through a growth spurt and is up in the middle of the night, but we will take as many full nights of sleep as we can get. Last night, she slept from 11 until 8:30 AM. She's slow to wake up in the morning too - like her daddy! She continues to sleep in a swaddle sack in her rock and play. She does not nap much during the day - maybe an hour in the morning and 20 minute cat naps in the afternoon. I've been putting her in her crib for naps, and she's tolerating it well so far. I'm still not ready to transition her to her crib during the night quite yet.
Personality - At this age, Macey seems more laid back than her brother. She can be content with just sitting and watching you. Of course, she willing accepts being held and cuddled. She loves her bottles and becomes angry when they run out or her feeding time becomes abruptly interrupted by a burp break. When falling asleep, she prefers to be held. She seems to enjoy interacting with Kyle and myself as she easily coos, smiles and "talks" to us.
Development - Macey continues to work on tummy time here and there - usually while laying on my chest! Her head control is improving. Her eye contact is also improving. She's beginning to show interest in her feet, although is not playing with them quite yet. Over the past few weeks, she's been blowing a lot of "raspberries".
Health - Macey caught cold #2! Yes, big brother Micah had something to do with that. Fortunately, cold #2 was shorter lived than cold #1. She otherwise has been really healthy, and I hope and pray that it continues.
Macey and I have been enjoying our days home together. Micah joins us somedays, but he also like his friends and routine at school, so he's been going for about 6 hours/day. Macey and I have been taking an ECFE class every Thursday. Otherwise, we are perfectly content just hanging around the house. I'm hoping that we can get some descent weather so that we can get outside on a few walks before I return to work in mid-April.
Pictures from Macey's actual 2 month birthday. She didn't feel like smiling too much that day, and I don't blame her. After having 4 shots at her MD appointment, she rightfully was not too happy that day. The shots were difficult on both of us - I hate those appointments - they don't get any easier the second time around! We enjoyed a day of snuggling.
Feeling more like smiling a few days later! Happy 2 month baby girl - we love you so much!
