Changing before our Eyes

Ellie is 3 1/2 months old and is changing everyday. She loves to hear herself talk and is getting much better at grabbing things especially hair and jewelry. I've tried to get a video of her talking, but everytime I do she stops and is more interested in the camera.

It's been a whole month and she's been sleeping about 11 hours a night. We actually have to wake her up on the days we work because she is out cold.

Here are some updated pictures.

Ellie and her favorite stuffed animal

Ellie in her own personal hot tub.

Ellie's best impression of an airplane.

Chillin' on the couch.

Making progress

Ellie's been learning a lot lately. She's figured out that her hands double as a pacifier. She's also figured out that she can blow bubbles with her mouth, which consequently makes her drool a lot! She finds her feet very interesting and she is even trying to hold herself up. She also likes to move a lot at night. In the morning we usually find her in her crib completely turned around.

Below is a video of her trying to pick herself up with her arms. The camera's a little shaky because I couldn't help but laugh at the hilarious sounds she was making. Think someone is a little frustrated?

Here's Daddy having fun with the camera.

Here's another video of Ellie doing her signature move. I think she has her Daddy's tongue. (I swear my kids face does not look that big! The camera adds like 10 pounds)

Updated Pictures

Sorry I am a little overdue on posts. I went back to work this week and I haven't had time to work on my blog.

Ellie went for her doctor's appointment with the pulmonary specialist today. We also had a chest x-ray. We were hoping this was the last time we had to see the doctor, but unfortunately she still has 'streaks' showing up in her lungs. The doctor didn't want her exposed to any more radiation so soon, so we are going to wait before we have a CAT scan. He says he is more inclined to think she caught a viral infection at the hospital at birth and it is just taking a long time to clear itself. However, if we go back in June and the next chest x-ray still shows 'streaks' she will have to be put under for the CAT scan to make sure she doesn't have a lung disease.

At the appointment today we found out she is now 11 lbs and 14 oz and almost 24" long. She's grown so much in just 2 weeks!

Here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

Play time with Dad
Sleepy Saturday night with Uncle Shaun

Chilling OutsideWhose that ant on the driveway?

Dog Days of Play

Ellie is starting to notice the dogs. She watches them walk by her and reacts to their sounds.
Below is a picture of Ellie laying next to Rachael. We don't know which one looks happier! Don't worry Rachael's paw actually never touched Ellie, but it looks like she is petting her!

Ellie has finally found her hands and it looks like she is definitely a righty. She has figured out how to use her hands to set off her bouncy seat. She hasn't mastered the grab yet, but she definetly knows what to do with them.

Below is a video of her using her hands to play in her seat.

2 month Check up

Ellie went for her 2 month checkup today. The doctor says she is doing great and is very strong for her age. She weighed in at 10.15 lbs and was 23" tall. She also had to get her immunizations today. She was actually very good and only cried for a minute or two. She's been sleeping most of the day and cries a little when we change her diaper. Hopefully she sleeps through the night tonight. The past two nights we've been blessed with a full night of sleep!

Here is a picture of Ellie this morning before the doctor's appointment sitting up in her chair.

More Playtime and Dr. Update

Ellie has been staying awake for hours at a time now. She likes to play on her mat and we even caught her trying to rollover in her bed the other morning. She is just growing and progressing so quickly. Below is a video of her talking to herself in the mirror. It was so cute!


Ellie had her Barium swallow test on Monday. She was really good even when she didn't get any food for 4 hours. The only thing the doctor saw was a little reflux. They had to do a little more in depth look at the x-rays, but nothing concerning was found. We have to see the pulmonary specialist again on March 10th and have another chest x-ray done, but it looks like she is okay and will eventually grow out of the reflux. What a relief!

Bathtime and Dreams

Ellie has began to really enjoy bathtime. She has figured out that she can drink the water in the tub by sticking out her tongue and licking it. Below is a video of her in the bathtub.


Ellie also dreams a lot and grunts and sighs in her sleep. We've become immune to these sounds at night, but they are just too cute. Below is a video of her dreaming.


P.S. Ellie finally slept through the night! I woke up at 4:30 in the morning because she hadn't woken me up to be changed. I hope this continues!