12 Weeks

How Old? 12 Weeks
Weight? 12lbs?
Clothing? She is in a size 3 months clothing and a  1 or a 1-2 diaper
Sleep? Goes to bed around 8 or 8:30 and gets up at 1 or 2 to eat then sleeps until about 5 or 6.
Best moment this week? My pawpaw Pete was able to meet Shiloh before he passed away. That meant a lot to me.
Sounds? She is talking all the time and smiling. She is a very happy baby.
Eating? She is eating every 3 hours except for her 6-7 hour stretch at night.
What I am looking forward to? Seeing how much she weighs! Chunky Monkey!
Milestones? Reading to your baby, even at this young age, will pay off. Hearing you read helps your baby develop an ear for the cadence of spoken language. Varying the pitch of your voice, using accents, and singing will make the connection between you and your baby that much more interesting. If your baby looks the other way or loses interest while you're reading, just try doing something else and give her time to rest. Take your cue from your baby's responses.

11 Weeks

How Old? 11 Weeks
Weight? 11lbs at her 2 month visit.
Clothing? She is in a 0-3 months or 3 months clothing and in a size 1 or 1-2 diaper.
Sleep? She is doing really well. Goes to bed around 8 or 8:30 and gets up at 3 or 3:30 to eat then sleeps until about 7.
Best moment this week? Seeing her roll! She will roll during tummy time from tummy to back.
Sounds? She is very vocal. She makes lots of little sounds and can get very loud!
Eating? She is eating every 3 hours except for her 6-7 hour stretch at night.
What I am looking forward to? Watching her do new things!
Milestones?  She's no Fred Astaire yet, but your little one's movements are getting a bit more coordinated. You'll notice that the jerky arm and leg movements of her newborn days have given way to smoother, more circular motions, especially when she's watching people. Give your baby enough space to stretch and move her arms and legs. Lay a blanket on the floor and let her move as she pleases. These movements can help your baby strengthen and tone her developing muscles. On her tummy, she'll start to push off with her legs — the first step in getting ready to crawl.

10 Weeks

How Old? 10 Weeks
Weight? 11lbs
Clothing? She is in a 0-3 months or 3 months clothing and in a size 1 diaper.
Sleep? She typically sleeps about 6-7 hours and night now which is great! She wakes up between 7:30 and 8:00 in the morning. She takes a couple of little naps in the morning and then sleeps for about 2-3 hours in the afternoon. She then takes another little nap around dinner time. Around 8:30, I feed her and put her to bed. She is up between 2:30 and 3:30 and then again around 6:00 to eat.
Best moment this week? Seeing how much she has grown!
Sounds? She is very vocal. She makes lots of little sounds and can get very loud!
Eating? She is eating every 3 hours except for her 6-7 hour stretch at night.
What I am looking forward to? Watching her do new things!
Milestones?  If your baby is sleeping through the night (five or six hours at a stretch), you're one of the lucky few. Most 10-week-old babies still wake up in the wee hours. But even babies who aren't sleeping through the night at this stage should be sleeping and staying awake for longer intervals rather than cycling back and forth so much. Your baby will probably have two to four long sleep periods and as many as ten hours of awake time in 24 hours. An interesting note: Whether your baby is a night owl or a morning lark, a long sleeper or short sleeper, that pattern will probably stay the same throughout childhood.

Yeehaw!

 
We had some pictures taken of the kids the other day and I think Daniel is just the cutest little cowboy I have ever seen! He has gotten so big.

Since Shiloh has arrived, I have really noticed how much he can do on his own now. He feeds himself, tells me what he wants to eat, walks to his classroom at school and sings songs all the time. He is so much fun to watch when he is playing. He really uses his imagination. He bounces his frogs all over the house while saying "Ribe" (Ribbett) and makes them kiss each other. He lines up his trains and cars in a PERFECT line. He makes sure they are straight. When he eats he cleans his own face and hands and he now sits with us at the table.

He loves his sister, "Shiwo" or "baby". When he wakes up in the morning he looks for her and has to touch her hand and give her hugs. You can tell by the way he looks at her that he just loves her so much.

I am so proud of my little man and how good of a big brother he is.

2 months old!

Shiloh is now 2 months old! She is talking and smiling all the time. She can hold her head up very well and is sleeping 6-7 hours through the night. She is a very happy baby as long as she is fed, haha! She does not like tummy time and loves to be swaddled. She sleeps on her side and likes her paci. She wants to eat every 2-3 hours during the day and is a breastfeeding champ! She goes from the bottle to the breast with no problem. She loves looking at her brother and you can tell she is very curious as to what he is doing. He is just as interested in her and tries to play with her by sharing his toys and giving her cheerios. Mommy has to watch them very closely.

We had her 2 month appointment on Monday and she is growing very fast. She weighed 11lbs and was 21 3/4 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for weight and 25th percentile for height. She is meeting all of  her milestones and is very strong like her brother.

I can't believe how much she has grown. I am trying to savor every moment of her being at each stage because it doesn't last long.

Mommy, daddy and Daniel love you so much baby girl, you have made our family complete.

9 Weeks

How Old? 9 Weeks
Weight? We will find out at her 2 month appointment!
Clothing? She is in a 0-3 months or 3 months clothing and in a size 1 diaper.
Sleep? She typically sleeps about 6-7 hours and night now which is great! She wakes up between 7:30 and 8:00 in the morning. She takes a couple of little naps in the morning and then sleeps for about 2-3 hours in the afternoon. She then takes another little nap around dinner time. Around 8:30, I feed her and put her to bed. She is up between 2:30 and 3:30 and then again around 6:00 to eat.
Best moment this week? Getting the cd of the pictures that were taken last week! Talking to Shiloh and having her talk and smile back at me.
Sounds? She is very vocal. She makes lots of little sounds and can get very loud!
Eating? She is eating every 2-3 hours except for her 6-7 hour stretch at night.
What I am looking forward to? Her 2 month appointment.
Milestones?  Your baby can tell the difference between familiar voices and other sounds, and she's becoming a better listener. She can also show you that she's in tune with her environment. Notice how she looks to see where certain noises are coming from. An ongoing conversation (although seemingly one-sided) can help your baby develop her sense of place. She may even watch your mouth as you talk, fascinated by how it all works. You'll be amazed by her ability to communicate with a growing repertory of coos (musical, vowel-like sounds), smiles, and unique cries to express her different needs.

8 Weeks

How Old? 8 Weeks
Weight? 9lbs 6oz when we were discharged from the hospital at 6 weeks!
Clothing? She has outgrown most of her newborn clothes and fits very well into a 0-3 months. I have washed all of her 3 month outfits and some of them fit very well while others are still too big. It just depends on the brand. She is in a size 1 diaper.
Sleep? We have had one night where she has slept 8 hours straight. Most of the time her schedule is as follows: Wakes up between 6:30 and 7:00 in the morning. Pretty much the same time as Daniel. She takes a couple of little naps in the morning and then sleeps for about 2-3 hours in the afternoon. She then takes another little nap around dinner time. Around 8:30, I feed her and put her to bed. She is up between 1:30 and 2:30 and then again around 5:00 to eat.
Best moment this week? Being healthy! I am so glad we are all feeling well and will hopefully stay that way!
Sounds? She is taking and making lots of baby babble now.
Eating? She is eating every 2-3 hours except for her 5-6 hour stretch at night.
What I am looking forward to? We had pictures made and I can't wait to get the CD of the pictures back next week!
Milestones?  Your baby's physical development includes holding things in his hands at this point. Stick a rattle in his palm and watch his little fingers close around it. Don't try this with your cell phone or something you really need because baby probably won't let go as easily as he latched on. Get ready 'cause your baby is about to discover the coolest toy ... and it's totally free and always within reach! His hands! They're close by, always there and have a cute pudgy shape. Watch him gaze at them in endless fascination ... and wonder why you spent all that cash on those baby DVDs with all of the classical music and dancing toys. A great way to keep your baby engaged and help him start learning about his world and the people in it is to be a one-person entertainment center. Try out some hand games like Itsy Bitsy Spider, Pat-a-Cake or This Little Piggy. Your baby's infant vision is improving and he is starting to distinguish colors more now, so surround him with complex designs and bright, colorful objects—a red plush monster, a yellow shape sorter, Mommy's lime green track pants—to grab her attention.