Miss B turned 4 months old this past month. Wow, time is flying now! I'm not going to lie...I wanted time to fly when she had colic, but now that that's gone, I want time to take it's time because I love this little baby girl so much and I want to soak up every minute I can (since we're not having any more babies!!).
Bristol has started to teeth this month. Big fat boo to this!! She's sucking and biting on anything she can get her hands on!
She is such a happy happy girl! She smiles and laughs a lot! It's so refreshing to see!
Bristol is not one to just sit in the corner/bouncy seat...she usually fusses until you pick her up and actually interact with her!
Just when I think she's outgrown (or not grown into them, period) something, she shocks me. I had taken this photo to place the swing on a selling website. However, B actually fell asleep in the swing, in the grass, with all of the vehicles driving by! She also fell asleep in the swing the next day! Needless to say, we still own the swing.
Her favorite place to sleep is still on a breathing body. She'll sleep in her crib or car seat without too much objection, but let her lay out on you....she's in heaven!
B is a very smiley and laughing kid! She loves to be tickled and watch her brother run around and be wild! Those two things can get her going like nothing else!
Speaking of which, her brother is still her favorite person. She always smiles when she seems him enter the room. I really hope they keep this bond up in the future!
Bristol has also discovered her feet this month. Anytime that she can, she has her feet in her hands or her mouth! Who needs a pacifier when you have a foot?!?!
Since B is teething already, we have invested in a teething necklace for her (and Joey for those pesky two-year molars). Don't worry, she doesn't sleep in this necklace, we actually put it on her ankle with a sock over the necklace to keep it in place. The necklace is made of pure amber. When the amber is close to the skin, it is supposed to go into the skin and release a "calming agent" (for teething, headaches, joint pains, etc). I'm not sure if it's working or not, but she's not too fussy when she's wearing it.
On cue, Bristol started to roll over and lift her head up at the 4-month mark. Just like the books said.
Overall, B is a very happy, easy going baby. As long as you stick to "her" schedule, you're good to go! :)
At B's 4-month checkup, she weighed in at 15 lbs, measured in at 25.5 inches long, and her head measured 40.5 inches. She's doing great and growing right on schedule. Her left eye still has a plugged tear duct...if it hasn't cleared up by one year old, they will probably do surgery. :( Hopefully, this tear duct gets its act into gear before July! B also has cradle cap, but not that bad. Doc said just to rub some olive oil on her head to help clear this up.
Happy 4th month birthday, B! We love you!
