She is 4 months old. She no longer sleeps through the night because she is too hungry. She eats at least twice a night taking 3-4 ozs at each nighttime feeding. She is 26 inches long (off the charts) and 16 lbs 4ozs (95%). Doctor says it is time for cereal. We have tried it three times. Each time she gets a tiny bit better. She really doesn't eat it yet -- she just moves it around her mouth and then spits it back out. I think I got her to swallow about 1/16th of a teaspoon this morning. We are open to any advice about helping her learn how to eat.
Because her nighttime sleep is interrupted her daytime naps are less then great. You never know what you are going to get. She was very predictable when she was sleeping through the night. We know this will pass when she can get enough food in during the day.
Even though she doesn't nap very well she is still very happy. She smiles, "talks", and yesterday started giggling. Those moments make it all worth it. My favorite moment with her is when I am rocking her to sleep and I put her on my shoulder to burp her and she falls asleep there. I can hear her breath in my ear and feel her breath on my neck. It is pure heaven and there is no better feeling in the world. It is a great mix of her being full, tired, and ready to snuggle.
I have gone to work for 2 half days and they almost killed me -- not because I missed EG, but the work load is unreal. I have two more half days and then full time on Thursday. I have about month of hardcore work in front of me. Leaving EG is currently okay because she is with M and M does great with EG. She is very patient and tough as nails. I know that it will be hard for her to be home with her all day long, but we know it is best for EG.
We will see how this week goes...a huge transition week.
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