2 month Check Up

I can’t believe it has been 2 months already.  The time has flown by – especially when I realize that I have to go back to teaching next week.  Ellie and I went to her 2 month check up on Tuesday.  Jeremy and I were taking bets on whether she would be a 13 pounder yet or not.  She was not, but she did hold her position in the 90% range.  She is pretty smiley still, but holds them in when Madison is talking/singing/yelling too loudly; then, we get the puzzled look from her.  I am sure she will get used to her sister’s antics and find them funny in a few months!  She also likes to talk (coo or vocalize… I don’t have an actual talking baby on my hands!).  She is most animated when she is one-on-one with you.  Madison is still being a good big sister, just sometimes a little too helpful – shoving binkies in her mouth, wiping her mouth with the burp cloth, or squeezing her hand.  Her intentions are good (with the exception of throwing objects at her a few times).  Ellie is making the switch to bottles.  I just don’t think I can keep up with it all when I head back to work.  Last night I gave her her first nighttime bottle, and lo and behold she slept from 9:30 – 6:40…. I should have started that a long time ago!  We’ll see if it is as magical tonight or if that was a one time thing.  It would be great if she learned good sleeping habits before next week.  Oh, the little things we hope for…  So, two months old:

Here is the stats:

• Weight: 10lbs 10oz at one month… 12lbs 12.5oz at two months (2lbs 2.5 oz weight gain)
• Length: 22in at one month… 23.5in (1-1/2 in growth)
• Head: 15-1/2in at one month… 16-1/4in (3/4in smarter)