How did that happen? And so quickly?

We had on shorts today! Woo hoo! According to the truck, it was 28 degrees out today!
Munchkin and I had lunch with Hubby and then tried to do some shopping at the mall.
That’s about the extent of our day.

Today Munchkin did a lot of neat things!

During her “tummy time” she started pushing up with her arms. She only did it breifely but it was a start. Also when she had the frog-rattle in her hand she put it in her mouth! Woo hoo!

This morning’s appointment at the breastfeeding clinic was a little disconcerning. I’m sure we have nothing to worry about but they were concerned with her weight gain. As of her appointment last week, she was gaining an average of 27 grams a day. Over the last week, she only gained an average of 7 grams a day. Because she sleeps 8-9 hours a night and eats every 3 hours when she’s awake, she only eats about 5-6 times a day. The doc said that it should be 8 times. At 3 months the weight gain is supposed to start leveling off and she already is 14lbs. I’m not all that concerned.

We are going to try putting her down for her naps un-swaddled during the day. We tried once today and she woke up after a half hour. I went up and wrapped her up and she went back to sleep. Her arm movements wake her up so this might take a while. Dawn (from the mom’s board) said that when they started un-swaddling Sean, he didn’t sleep as long. I was thinking that if Munchkin didn’t sleep as long at night she’d have more time to get in those 8 feedings a day.

Tonight Munchkin and I are going to hang out with Hubby’s sis, while Hubby, BIL and the kids go to the Ice Dogs game. It’s the first round of the playoffs. Hubby initially thought that Graham might be visiting because it’s Easter, but he’s not. It was going to be a “guys night” but with Graham not here, they are taking Ciara too.
The rest of the weekend should be pretty good. Tomorrow is Easter dinner at the Silva’s. Hubby is cooking the roast. Yummy! Then it’s off to Niagara Falls tomorrow night. Sunday we’ll go to Church in the morning. We’re going to my Aunt’s for dinner Sunday night but I’m not sure what time. I had called the boarder yesterday to confirm that the Travel Letter that we got from City Hall would be acceptable for Munchkin to cross. They said it should be fine. Hubby and I are taking our passports just to make sure there is no question who we are. Monday Hubby is doing some freelance work, so Dad will drop him off on his way to work. I’ll pick him up when he’s done and then we’ll head home.

Should be a pretty good weekend!

Today at Munchkin’s doctor’s appointment she got her 2 months shots. I know they are really late because she’ll be 3 months in a week.

She’s 13lbs 10oz now but they weigh her with her diaper on now. Maybe I can get them to see how many OZ the diaper weighs next time. Oh, and she’s 25″ long now. So she’s grown 3″ in 3 months. That’s pretty good! The doctor is really happy with her eat and sleeping. He even suggested starting some runny rice cereal. I’m not sure I’m ready for that. I wonder if she’s ready for that? But the shots were okay. She laid on the table and I held her hands. The first shot she whimpered a little and the second shot brought on a cry. But I was able to pick her up after that and she settled right down. Then I had to put her clothes back on so she cried when I put her down and while being buckled into her car seat. We wheeled out to the reception desk to make her next appointment. I rolled the stroller back and forth for a while and she fell right asleep. Wow.

So with Munchkin asleep, I headed to the mall to pick up a few things. They ave some really cute outfits at Zellers that I’ll have to show to Hubby.. Got back home and fed Munchkin at 2pm. I ate my A&W while she played in her bouncy chair. I figure I deserved a treat for handling Munchkin’s shots so well. The doctor said that I’m doing a great job as a mom. It’s nice when someone recognizes that.

Munchkin’s sleeping now. I’m going to go rest for a bit. I wonder how long she’ll sleep?