Shine bright like a diamond

Gwennie got her ears pierced on Saturday. We all headed to the mall, in-laws included, and got them done at Claire's. 

She got little pink diamonds. Her birthstone color (pink). She looks so darling. They don't bother her at all. I clean them 3x's a day and will do so for the next 3 weeks. 

Guinevere | Six Months

A half a year old already!

Time is going by so quickly. Before I know it, you'll be one!

17lb - almost 18lb! Almost 2ft 1inch long.

She is still breastfed. Started solids! She's had avocado, sweet potato, and carrot. Loves them all so far. We'll be venturing into oatmeal, yogurt, and a sippy cup soon. 

Not a good sleeper. She goes to bed around 740-8pm and is up about 6 times before midnight and about the same after. She sleeps the best right beside me or in her swing. 

She's rolling every which way. Laughs a lot with Gabby. She loves her big sister. 

She's finally ok with going out and about for a little. Before, she would just cry and cryand cry the whole time. 

She claps her feet all the time and it's so adorable. 

She enjoys bath time now. 

Loves seeing herself in the mirror. 

She still is a bit of a serious baby though! She's my little baby grump. Always has her poker face on. 

I've already been browsing Pinterest for first birthday ideas! No shame in my game. 

Guess who turned 4

Yup. My first born, Gabrielle. 

The big 4!

We had a birthday party for her at the bowling alley. It was so much fun! 

There were about 20 people that came out to celebrate with us. She had a mini cake, there were cupcakes, ice cream, pizza, and juice. Family and friends. & of course, presents! 

On her actual birthday, we had another cake and just spent the day with each other. Also took her to the gymnastics place so she could run around.

I asked her a handful of questions, she was happy to answer!

Kind of like a birthday interview!

1. What is your favorite color? Red and pink2. What is your favorite toy? Japanese ice cream. (You make it out of powder)3. What is your favorite fruit? Cherries and peaches4. What is your favorite TV show? Little red riding hood and the 3 little pigs5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Eggs6. What is your favorite thing to wear? Nerd dress7. What is your favorite game? Hello kitty and super why abc game8. What is your favorite snack? Fruit snacks9. What is your favorite animal? Bunny10. What is your favorite song? Hello friends - mother goose club11. What is your favorite book? Down by the bay12. Who is your best friend? Kelen13. What is your favorite cereal? Donut cereal14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Bat ball (baseball)15. What is your favorite drink? Cherry juice and lemon juice 16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas 17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Penguin!18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal19. What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner? Shrimp20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A nerd! 

I love you, Gabby! 

Guinevere | Three - Four - Five Months

Weight: 15lbs

Height: not sure - will find out next week at her 4 month appointment

Clothing Size: 0-3 & 3 months

Eye Color: brown

Hair: black

Likes: her swing, rocking chair, being held facing outward, enjoying tummy time more and more, 

Dislikes: bath time and being cold

Nursing - like a champ! So thankful for such an easy breastfeeding experience. 

Sleep - goes to sleep around 820-9pm. Wakes about 6 times a night. 

{all of the above was when she was 3/4 months}

Currently, at 5 months, she wears 6m clothing and fits better in a size 3 diaper. 23 inches. Her sleeping at night has gotten a little better, as have her naps. She will now nap for a good hour at a time. She still wakes at night. About 4/5 times. Some nights she'll sleep in her pack and play, other nights (when she won't settle) she will sleep by me on the twin bed. She is a more serious baby but does have her silly moments. 

She can do belly time for a long time now, happily.

She rolls back to belly and belly to back. 

At the beginning of her 4th month she got RSV. We spent a few nights in the hospital. 

We stayed 3 nights. She had to have oxygen (started with 6 liters) and a tube that went down her nose into her stomach. They put her on a feeding schedule and she wasn't happy about it! We did supplement a couple of times when I couldn't pump enough. 

Glad that is over with. Coming home was the best feeling. 

She has also said "mama" a couple of times! 

I think she will be ready for solids soon. She is always eyeing our food and mimicking chewing. Still a few weeks to wait until solids but looking forward to it. She's getting better at sitting up. She likes to play with her feet. Always drooling. Loves Gabby!

Guinevere | Two Months

Weight: 11lb 4oz

Height: 21inch

Clothing Size: 0-3 & 3 months. Bye bye newborn sizes :(

Eye Color: brown

Hair: black

Likes: her swing and mobile, rocking chair 

Dislikes: bath time and being cold

She started cooing!! It's the cutest thing ever. 

She started smiling as well. 

She's also in size 2 diapers now. We made the switch right at the end of her first month, I believe.

Still breastfed.

She had her first cold. That was a little rough on her. I felt so bad every time she tried to breathe through her nose, which was all the time. It was all stuffy. 

She sleeps, during a good stretch, 2-3hrs at a time. But, sometimes only for 40min stretches. I put her in her swing when the 40min stretches happen back to back. In her swing she can easily sleep a solid 2-3 hours. 

I'm beginning to think she is a colicky baby. Nonstop crying. All day. Everyday. She has some good moments throughout the day where she'll smile and be a happy baby. Otherwise, it's cry city.