6 months

Sorry I have been so slow to update the blog. It's a crazy time of year for me at work and my sweet daughter has not been sleeping well at night. But here are her six month pictures. We went for her six month check up and shots over spring break. She was 14 lbs, 14 oz--gained 10 pounds in 6 months. That put her in the 25th percentile for her weight. When you see those chubby cheeks, it's hard to believe she is below average for her weight. Her length was in the 75th percentile and her head circumference was between 50th and 75th percentile. The doctor was pleased with her development.

Her umbilical hernia has closed up, so no surgery needed--an answered prayer!!! She continues to have periods when her skin is broken out with eczema, but it is only patches usually and clears up within a week or so when we use the prescription cream. She continues to be a drooler having to wear a bib all the time so her clothes don't stay wet all day.

Addison is eating very well and is now enjoying sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, peas, zucchini, applesauce, and pears (all homemade) as well as bananas added to her cereal. The only food she would not eat so far has been peaches. She has been hesitant to eat banana, but will tolerate it when mixed with cereal in the mornings. She is also enjoying drinking from a cup now at meals (formula) and between meals (water).

Addison is a very happy baby and is full of funny sounds and precious smiles. She is beginning to have a little stranger anxiety and will give unfamiliar people the "pouty face" when they talk to her at times. She always gives it to my brother, Scott, and usually whimpers up and cries if he's around. That what he gets for aggrevating her since birth. Addison makes lots of sounds and loves to have people talk to her and she will talk back. She loves to scream too. Tonight we were at the mall and she and Wayne were sitting on the benches outside of a store while I was trying on clothes. While I was in the dressing room, I could hear her happy little squeals and other noises from outside. Her voice definitely travels.

Addison is rolling from tummy to back which she has been doing since February. She hates to be on her tummy and will not roll from back to tummy. However, when I put her on her tummy and put pillows on her sides so she can't roll off her tummy, she is beginning to scoot backwards. I'm afraid crawling is not far away! I kind of like her not being mobile. She is already always on the move even though she can't go anywhere yet. I can only image how busy she will be when she can actually get around. Joy--I think she is going to give Emme a run for her money!

I'll try to post more pictures and a few videoes soon. I've got a cute video of her happy screams while she was sitting in her high chair as well as a video of her swinging in the backyard. We are taking advantage of every warm days and excited for summer to arrive.

Rebecca