Fast times at Skyline Drive: Two Months

Wait, what?! It does not seem possible that the littlest Schulz is already two months old. She is definitely more aware and interactive, which makes nap time and going out a bit more difficult, but also makes life with her even more enjoyable.

At her two month well check, Dr. Oie said she looked great and was impressed that Addy could track the light across the midline; something that's atypical of babies at this age. Adelaide is healthy at 10 pounds, 11 ounces (32nd percentile), 21.75 inches long (17th percentile), and a 15.5 inch head circumference (81st percentile). Though her weight and height percentiles went down a bit. Dr. Oie was not concerned.

The one bummer was that this appointment also brought some immunizations. She had one oral medication and four (4!) shots. I don't think you can ever be well-prepared to see your baby hurt and, even though we know it's best for her long-term health, it was so sad to see her react. Before she was actually poked, though, the nurse noted that our Addy has more personality and facial expressions than many babies at the two-month check. We can't wait to see that personality grow with her!

Poor, sweet legs

Ready to go home... What the heck was that all about Mommy?!

I'll probably get over it eventually...

Ok, yeah, I guess it wasn't that bad.

And here's a little snapshot of our girl over the past month...

* She had a period of pretty severe baby acne, but it has mostly cleared up

* Adelaide is smiling so much and has let out a few giggle-like sounds along with all of the other noises she makes

* Her bouncy seat and playmat have become some of her favorite places to be and she just stares and bats at the attached toys
* She is rarely unhappy when she's on the changing table. Happy to get a clean diaper? Enjoys the natural light from the window? Likes the one on one social interaction? Whatever the reason, it provides some fun times for all of us.
* She found her hand and sucks it fairly often. She also found her tongue.

* Dax started calling her "Ads" and it has caught on in our household because, come on, how cute is it that he gave her a nickname? He is already protective of her and it is so sweet to see their interactions.

* She has been napping in her bassinet and is starting to sleep a little longer at night - up to a 6 hour stretch some nights when she first goes down.