Lydia is five months old today. It is hard to believe that five months have passed, and at the same time, it is hard to remember what life was like before having her. I have wanted to post something the last couple of months when she has turned another month older, but this is the first time that I have actually done it. We'll see how the rest of the year goes!
I have several books that I like to read to find out what she "should" be doing. I know that every baby is different, so I don't get too uptight when she isn't doing exactly what the book says she should be doing. Some of the books I reference include What to Expect the First Year, The American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, and The Gerber Generation: Health Record. Here is a list of some of the developmental markers at her age with notes about what Lydia can do:
-Holds head steady when upright (check)
-On stomach, raises chest, supported by arms (not so much - she still doesn't like being on her tummy - maybe by the end of the month)
-Rolls over (not yet but she is getting very close)
-Pays attention to very small objects (haven't noticed)
-Squeals in delight (check - best sound in the world)
-Reaches for an object (check)
-Smiles spontaneously (check - love this)
-Grasps a rattle held to backs or tips of fingers (check)
-Hold head steady when sitting upright as neck muscles strengthen (check)
-Say ah-goo or similar vowel-consonant combinations, repeat strings of syllables in a rhythmic way (check)
-Babble to get attention (check)
-Experiment by making new sounds like "raspberries" with her lips - razz (check - she started doing this recently and it is so cute - I especially like when she is doing it with a very concerned look on her face)
-Turn in the direction of a voice (check)
If you saw the last video, we started Lydia on rice cereal today. She seemed to like it pretty well. I also let her drink from a sippy cup with a straw. She has not wanted to take the bottle for two months now. I decided that when I started solids that I would also work on drinking from a sippy cup. It was successful today, so we'll see how things go tomorrow.
I was talking with Seth today about how thankful I am that Lydia is a chill baby. This morning we went to Park Street School's chapel, and she didn't have her normal nap. She only slept for about 30 minutes instead of 1 1/2 to 2 hours, but she was happy as she could be. Our life hasn't slowed down too much since she has been born, and I'm sure having a baby who can just go with the flow helps facilitate that.
This little girl has won my heart!
I have several books that I like to read to find out what she "should" be doing. I know that every baby is different, so I don't get too uptight when she isn't doing exactly what the book says she should be doing. Some of the books I reference include What to Expect the First Year, The American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, and The Gerber Generation: Health Record. Here is a list of some of the developmental markers at her age with notes about what Lydia can do:
-Holds head steady when upright (check)
-On stomach, raises chest, supported by arms (not so much - she still doesn't like being on her tummy - maybe by the end of the month)
-Rolls over (not yet but she is getting very close)
-Pays attention to very small objects (haven't noticed)
-Squeals in delight (check - best sound in the world)
-Reaches for an object (check)
-Smiles spontaneously (check - love this)
-Grasps a rattle held to backs or tips of fingers (check)
-Hold head steady when sitting upright as neck muscles strengthen (check)
-Say ah-goo or similar vowel-consonant combinations, repeat strings of syllables in a rhythmic way (check)
-Babble to get attention (check)
-Experiment by making new sounds like "raspberries" with her lips - razz (check - she started doing this recently and it is so cute - I especially like when she is doing it with a very concerned look on her face)
-Turn in the direction of a voice (check)
If you saw the last video, we started Lydia on rice cereal today. She seemed to like it pretty well. I also let her drink from a sippy cup with a straw. She has not wanted to take the bottle for two months now. I decided that when I started solids that I would also work on drinking from a sippy cup. It was successful today, so we'll see how things go tomorrow.
I was talking with Seth today about how thankful I am that Lydia is a chill baby. This morning we went to Park Street School's chapel, and she didn't have her normal nap. She only slept for about 30 minutes instead of 1 1/2 to 2 hours, but she was happy as she could be. Our life hasn't slowed down too much since she has been born, and I'm sure having a baby who can just go with the flow helps facilitate that.
This little girl has won my heart!
