...is here!! - poking through Jessica's gums. It is the right lateral incisor, which means her two front teeth are missing! =) We have noticed she's been smacking her lips together more often (a signature sign of teething for Jess) and yesterday she was a little extra fussy during the day. I touched her gums yesterday but didn't feel a thing. I did notice a little redness (maybe blood?!) where her tooth has come through today. Lucky for us her teething doesn't affect her sleep - she slept for 13 hours last night!!
Wow, these teeth are coming quick!! =) Thank goodness she isn't biting while nursing!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Our little firecracker
No photos for today's post....Russ is racing in Michigan today (yes, I know, I am a wonderful wife!!)=) and took the camera with him.
Jessica is really moving now...she is getting up on her hands/forearms and knees wobbling back and forth - sometimes she actually moves a little in this position, but she travels mostly using her arms dragging her whole body across the floor. We bought those colourful foam squares to fill the entire loft so she now has a huge play area to practice. She just loves rolling and dragging herself around!
She has also learned to wave!! We have been waving "Hi" and "Bye" to Jessica for a few months now so I think she has picked it up. Do you know that Reactine commercial where the Reactine guy waves to all the people on the street? The other day it came on and Jessica started to wave at the TV - it was way too cute!
We have to watch her 24-7 now since her mobility is increasing. It's a lot of fun but tiring too...she can even climb out of her Bumbo chair! She is definitely an active (even hyper sometimes) baby and gets restless very easily - she wants to be held but at the same time squirms to reach and go after everything. She is definitely a little firecracker!
Jessica is really moving now...she is getting up on her hands/forearms and knees wobbling back and forth - sometimes she actually moves a little in this position, but she travels mostly using her arms dragging her whole body across the floor. We bought those colourful foam squares to fill the entire loft so she now has a huge play area to practice. She just loves rolling and dragging herself around!
She has also learned to wave!! We have been waving "Hi" and "Bye" to Jessica for a few months now so I think she has picked it up. Do you know that Reactine commercial where the Reactine guy waves to all the people on the street? The other day it came on and Jessica started to wave at the TV - it was way too cute!
We have to watch her 24-7 now since her mobility is increasing. It's a lot of fun but tiring too...she can even climb out of her Bumbo chair! She is definitely an active (even hyper sometimes) baby and gets restless very easily - she wants to be held but at the same time squirms to reach and go after everything. She is definitely a little firecracker!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Just a few more things...
1) Jessica has recently implemented "The Pivot" - we think she's in the beginning stages of learning to crawl...when she sees a toy out of her reach, she will try to get on her knees and lift her bum...but of course, she gets nowhere (she has gone backwards a few times though!). Instead, she uses her hands and arms to pivot on her tummy - she's moved 360 degrees on the spot!
2) She loves to see herself (we call her reflection the "baby") in the mirror - she smiles, reaches for, and even gives baby a kiss!!
3) And last but certainly not least, a couple layouts:
2) She loves to see herself (we call her reflection the "baby") in the mirror - she smiles, reaches for, and even gives baby a kiss!!
3) And last but certainly not least, a couple layouts:
Sitting Up
Jessica is sitting up on her own!! We still have to stay close because she tends to wobble side to side but she can definitely sit for an extended period of time. I know it looks like she's leaning on Russ in this photo, but she really isn't. =) Way to go Jess!!
She also has a new way of showing us when she's happy or excited - she opens her mouth as wide as she possibly can. And just yesterday she started yelling along with opening her mouth. It's ear-piercing, but still pretty cute.
Her new tooth is visible now, and it's actually her top left lateral incisor (the one next to what will be her two front teeth). I did search the internet to make sure it was normal...the bottom central teeth usually come first, followed by the top FOUR teeth, then the bottom lateral incisors.... so she's ok! (I know, I'm a paranoid Mom) =)
Here are a few more photos from the past week or so:
My dad just couldn't resist...he brought the putting green and mini putter at his last visit. Too cute!!
She just LOVES riding on Russ' shoulders...and grabs his hair to hold on!
Peeking around the corner to look at me:
And of course, she LOVES the tag more than the teddy bear!! =)
She also has a new way of showing us when she's happy or excited - she opens her mouth as wide as she possibly can. And just yesterday she started yelling along with opening her mouth. It's ear-piercing, but still pretty cute.
Her new tooth is visible now, and it's actually her top left lateral incisor (the one next to what will be her two front teeth). I did search the internet to make sure it was normal...the bottom central teeth usually come first, followed by the top FOUR teeth, then the bottom lateral incisors.... so she's ok! (I know, I'm a paranoid Mom) =)
Here are a few more photos from the past week or so:
My dad just couldn't resist...he brought the putting green and mini putter at his last visit. Too cute!!
She just LOVES riding on Russ' shoulders...and grabs his hair to hold on!
Peeking around the corner to look at me:
And of course, she LOVES the tag more than the teddy bear!! =)
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Happy 7 Months Jessica!!
Here's my fave photo of the MANY we took today to celebrate her big 7 month birthday!!!
Monday, April 9, 2007
The third tooth
On Friday I felt Jessica's top left tooth poking through her gums...the third one is coming to join her bottom two teeth! =)
Not much else to report...we're still waiting for her to sit up on her own (she's getting there, but still needs a little support). We also recently bought 2 Baby Einstein DVDs, which she LOVES! She bobbles her head back and forth whenever music plays and stares intently at the TV, especially when the puppets come on.
Speaking of bobbling, it's Jessica's latest obsession - whenever we play music, sing her a song, or even if she's happy, she bobbles her head side to side. It is definitely our favourite trick of hers yet!!
Grandmama came over to spend Easter Sunday with us (Dad was in Georgia with Rod for the Masters golf tournament) - she was happy to be able to spend some quality time with Jessica. Thanks for your company, Mom, and for bringing yummy desserts!!
That's it for now! Here are some random recent photos...enjoy!!!
In her exersaucer with one of her favourite toys, Ellie the Elephant (can you see her 2 bottom teeth??)
I love these ones of Jess wearing Russ' toque...too funny!!!
Not much else to report...we're still waiting for her to sit up on her own (she's getting there, but still needs a little support). We also recently bought 2 Baby Einstein DVDs, which she LOVES! She bobbles her head back and forth whenever music plays and stares intently at the TV, especially when the puppets come on.
Speaking of bobbling, it's Jessica's latest obsession - whenever we play music, sing her a song, or even if she's happy, she bobbles her head side to side. It is definitely our favourite trick of hers yet!!
Grandmama came over to spend Easter Sunday with us (Dad was in Georgia with Rod for the Masters golf tournament) - she was happy to be able to spend some quality time with Jessica. Thanks for your company, Mom, and for bringing yummy desserts!!
That's it for now! Here are some random recent photos...enjoy!!!
In her exersaucer with one of her favourite toys, Ellie the Elephant (can you see her 2 bottom teeth??)
I love these ones of Jess wearing Russ' toque...too funny!!!
Slowing Down...
...with the layouts, that is. With Spring *sorta* rolling around, I've been spending more time spring cleaning, tidying up and getting errands done. Nevertheless, I was at my girlfriend Laura's place last weekend for our monthly scrapbooking date and managed to get a couple pages done. Of course, I just did my monthly printing of photos and so the pile to scrap never seems to end...oh well! =)
Friday, April 6, 2007
7 times a Day!!
It's hard to believe how much Jessica feeds now - 4 full breastfeeds, 3 times solids (still on single grain cereals) and a dreamfeed around 11:00 pm!! I guess technically that's 8 times a day! Nevertheless, ever since we started her on solids 3x a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) she has been sleeping MUCH better and through the night again. Thank goodness!! Russ and I were getting pretty cranky losing all that sleep!!
What else? Hmmm...last weekend we had dinner at the in-laws for my birthday, Laura's birthday and Easter. The whole crew was there!! =) Here are some photos from that evening:
Grandma Tilly and Grandpa George left for Arizona on Tuesday for FIVE weeks!! We hope they have an amazing time!! I will try to keep the blog updated as much as possible so they can keep up with Jessica.
Other than that, we're doing great. Have a Happy Easter weekend!!!
What else? Hmmm...last weekend we had dinner at the in-laws for my birthday, Laura's birthday and Easter. The whole crew was there!! =) Here are some photos from that evening:
Grandma Tilly and Grandpa George left for Arizona on Tuesday for FIVE weeks!! We hope they have an amazing time!! I will try to keep the blog updated as much as possible so they can keep up with Jessica.
Other than that, we're doing great. Have a Happy Easter weekend!!!
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