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4 Months




Four months have flown by. Claire is changing daily. Parenthood has been an incredible experience. Chris and I finally feel that we have a pretty good idea of what we are doing. Amen! Claire is chewing on everything--her toes, our fingers, her toys, her chair. She is eating like a little piggy--7 oz. each sitting. We have resorted to combining some formula with her milk to help satisfy her tummy for longer periods. So far so good. We had her 4 month checkup today. She weighs 12 lbs. 5 oz (25 percentile) & 23 1/2 inches in length(25th percentile). Her doctor was impressed by her strength and overall development (rolling, cooing, beginning babbling). She is a healthy, happy, thriving little girl. I was finally able to get her rolling over on video. This has been a challenge for the past two weeks. Her eyes are still blue, which is keeping my hopes alive. We love our little girl. We have enjoyed every minute of the past four months (even the crying, diaper duty, & decrease in sleep). Claire is everything we could have hoped for in a daughter.
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Anonymous said…
Claire you are getting way too big.. I bet I won't even recognize you at Christmas! By the way I am going to put my Christmas tree up this weekend. I don't care if it is too early!
Love ya, Jessica
November 14, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Lauren said…
That bumbo thing is really odd looking - not gonna lie..hahaha lol..what they come up with these days! I miss you all and I can't wait to see you at Christmas! I wish you lived closer so you could join our traditional Thanksgiving gathering. It will be filled with lots of good food which I am extremely excited about! It has been awhile since I have had an awesome homecooked meal! Only one more day left! Happy early Turkey Day! Love you!
November 22, 2007 at 7:15 AM
Anonymous said…
She is just sooooo cute sending out kisses




Debbie
November 27, 2007 at 1:14 AM
Anonymous said…
I can't wait to see you again Claire Bear and your mommy and daddy! Christmas will be so fun. Missed you shopping after Thanksgiving.
Lisa
November 27, 2007 at 4:12 AM
Anonymous said…
SERIOUSLY POST SOMETHING ALREADY!!!

Yes it's me--the CHAMP JESSICA
November 27, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Erin&Joshua said…
I agree with your sister, I am ready for a new post as well.
November 30, 2007 at 12:08 AM
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