16 weeks and counting

She is on the verge of eating both hands

Natalie is getting to be a big baby. Although I don't have a baby scale, it look like she is beyond 14 lbs now. She goes in to get her 4 month shots the week after next. I should be able to get her true stats and share them after. She has started to really enjoy looking at herself in the mirror and offers a quick scream at the baby she sees in the mirror. Yesterday I caught her in a fun mood and I grabbed the camera.

Sleep has also improved. She will not go to sleep till after 10pm most nights, but when she does, she is out like a light. She has had a couple sleep through the whole nights, but she has an occasional wake up at 5am and then fall back asleep.

As some of you may know, I was not able to exclusively breast feed her due to milk supply, likely caused by blood loss during c section. We were supplementing with soy formula for a few months and she was gaining weight rapidly. However, now I am able to exclusively breast feed her and she is sleeping better. Not sure if there is a correlation, but it seems to be the case. She doesn't look malnourished by any means! So she must be just getting the cream. :)

She likes to eat her bunny 

Oddly, she has enjoyed the car rides less and less. If she is the slightest wet or hungry, it is OVER. There is not enjoying "The wheels on the van go round and round..." That won't do! She would prefer we pull this big van over and do something about her needs. I am learning that we can endure a little cry for a couple miles. It hurts my heart, but I know she will be fine.

Thanks for reading and keeping in touch!  - Kate