2 month pictures

Emma had a fever yesterday and all last night until this morning.  I was worried this morning because she had a snotty nose/throat and sounded congested... hoping it gets better.  Seems like her fever has finally reduced--so hopefully that means the rest of the stuff will go away as well... I know a lot of people are looking forward to meeting her this weekend!  You can just see it in her eyes and her cry that she feels yucky, my poor love buggy!!  She has slept a ton today!  I think I will go get a humidifier when Daddy gets home and run that tonight just in case! 

Here are her 2 month pictures!!

2 months

Emma had her 2 month appointment this morning.  She currently weighs 13 lbs. 14 oz., is 23 3/4 inches long, and has a 40 cm head circumference.
She received 4 immunizations (3 injections and 1 oral).  I gave Emma some Tylenol this morning to prevent a fever and then she will get a dose again before going to sleep.  She won't see the doctor again until her 3 month check up.
Emma just started giving me some smiles in response to funny faces I have been giving her!  She follows us as we talk and looks for areas where she hears noises.  Also, she has been sleeping through the night recently; going to sleep around 11 and not waking up until about 4.
Emma is about to have her first Christmas.  We will celebrate here at the house with my Dad and brother Friday.  Then, Saturday morning we will leave for Natchitoches, LA until Monday.
I will post pictures and her 2 month picture shortly.

XOXO 

Milestone Chart

Child's Age	Mastered Skills (most kids can do)	Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)	Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)
1 month	Lifts head when lying on tummy Responds to sound Stares at faces	Follows objects briefly with eyes Vocalizes: oohs and aahs Can see black-and-white patterns	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle
2 months	Vocalizes: gurgles and coos Follows objects across field of vision Notices his hands Holds head up for short periods	Smiles, laughs Holds head at 45-degree angle Makes smoother movements	Holds head steady Can bear weight on legs Lifts head and shoulders when lying on tummy (mini-pushup)
3 months	Recognizes your face and scent Holds head steady Visually tracks moving objects	Squeals, gurgles, coos Blows bubbles Recognizes your voice Does mini-pushup	Rolls over, from tummy to back Turns toward loud sounds Can bring hands together, bats at toys
4 months	Smiles, laughs Can bear weight on legs Coos when you talk to him	Can grasp a toy Rolls over, from tummy to back	Imitates sounds: "baba," "dada" Cuts first tooth May be ready for solid foods
5 months	Distinguishes between bold colors Plays with his hands and feet	Recognizes own name Turns toward new sounds Rolls over in both directions	Sits momentarily without support Mouths objects Separation anxiety may begin
6 months	Turns toward sounds and voices Imitates sounds Rolls over in both directions	Is ready for solid foods Sits without support Mouths objects Passes objects from hand to hand	Lunges forward or starts crawling Jabbers or combines syllables Drags objects toward himself

Emma 0-1 month

6 weeks old!

My how time moves so quickly!  It seems like Bo and I were just in Italy having just found out we were pregnant, and now here she is!  Pregnancy seemed to move quick except the last few painful months, hehe.
Emma is growing so quickly.  She has such a strong neck and has been holding her head up at tummy time pretty well, often pushing herself up on her arms.   She is really beginning to focus our faces, pictures, and objects close by.  Recently, she became fascinated with the mirror while we change her diaper.  She spends a lot of the time grunting haha, and crying when she gets hungry or wants to be held.  She loves to lay on our chests the most.  I can't wait for her first "real" smile and laugh. 
Emma has her 6 week old appointment tomorrow.  She will be measured (weight, length, and head circumference) and receive half of her immunizations.  Just two weeks ago I took her in for a diaper rash that seemed painful.  At that appointment she was already 9lbs 15oz!   I wonder how much she weighs now?  11lbs or 12lbs?!?!  She is becoming such a chunky monkey, and I have no complaints about that-it's ADORABLE!
Grandma and Grandpa are coming over this Saturday to babysit! And, Grandpa's birthday is Friday!  Bo and I are attending the UH football game, GO COOGS!  This will be our first outing together without Emma... I know it's going to be hard to leave and I'll probably be dealing with separation anxiety as soon as I close the car door, but I know she is in good hands.  Grandma knows what she is doing having been with Emma every chance we get, many Wednesday's and many weekends.  Saturday will be a great day for us all :)
I am going to be posting pictures and an update about tomorrow's appointment, check back!

Updates!!

Emma had her 2 week appointment today.  She is 7lbs 15oz, 21 inches long, and has a 35cm head circumference.  She is in the 75th percentile for her age.  She feeds every 2-3 hours eating about 3-4 ounces at a time.  She sleeps most of the day and has been waking up with an uncomfortable tummy for a few hours a night, which we are hoping some Mylicon drops help break up those gas bubbles to make her more comfortable from here on out.  Her next appointment will be when she is 6 weeks old, December 2nd, and then she will have monthly check up after that.  Emma is so sweet and loveable!!!!

Also, Emma had her newborn photo session yesterday and I am excited to leave the "sneak peek" link here for you to enjoy a few sample pictures:
http://kerrimathisphotography.com/blog/?p=1403

Birthday present from Emma