Letters To Our Maddie: May 2011

Dear Madeline,

I can not believe that you are already two months old!! How has that much time passed already?

Two months and a week

It's amazing how fast you are growing now. Last week we went to the pediatrician for your two month check-up. You weighed 9 lb 10.5 oz and were 22 3/4 in long. Overall the doctor was very happy with how you are doing. He said you're very healthy, look great, and even thinks your hemangiomas are starting to get better. Which reminds me, Grandma refers to them as "angel kisses" so that is what we have been calling them now. So when I refer to that in future letters you know what I mean. :) We did talk about how you had been a little more fussy lately and doing a lot of spitting up. So we decided to try some medication for acid reflux to see if that helps (after all, all of your cousins have had to take something, so it comes as no surprise). I must admit that you do seem to be doing better. Which is reassuring to me because I hated the fact that I was putting you on yet ANOTHER medication at such a young age. But I just want you to be comfortable and the happy baby I know you are. We also had your first set of vaccinations. You of course cried, but did very good. You were a little irritable for the rest of the day, but back to yourself the next morning!

We were supposed to go see the dermatologist the same day, but I was lucky enough to get you squeezed in the week before. He was also happy with how you are doing. He feels that some of the angel kisses have definitely improved. We were pretty much in and out this visit, especially since you had no desire to be messed with that day. He kept you on the same dose of medication and we follow up with him June 6.

Now on to the more fun things...
You are definitely becoming more and more alert; which we love because you have the most beautiful eyes to look at (say Thank you Daddy!).

You now are smiling when people talk to you or smile at you. Daddy and I were just saying how your smiles just make our heart melt!

You love to put your hands in your mouth, and have even started to put your toys in your mouth too.

You can now lift your head when you are on your tummy and are getting very good at holding it up while you are being held. You prefer to be held in an upright position now, and I'd imagine it's because you are very in to exploring your surroundings now.

You're even making noises in response to people talking to you. You have the cutest little cry; Grandma says it's hard to take that cry seriously because it's so sweet.

Our weekends this month have been very busy. We celebrated your Papa's 60th birthday on May 1st by going to Granny and Papa's house. I think your presence was all he needed to make his birthday perfect.

Papa's 60th Birthday

The following weekend was Mother's Day, my first Mother's Day! It was a perfect day spent with you and Daddy and our two families. Although we had a pretty hectic day of running around to a few different places, it was worth it.

Our First Mother's Day

Three Generations

This past weekend we had your first big "event" - your baby dedication. The was an extra special day because not only were you dedicated but your cousin Delaney was as well. The service was on Saturday, May 14, 2011 and then on Sunday we had a celebration for you girls with our family and friends. Although it was a pretty exhausting weekend, it was a great time!

Dedication

You and Pastor Tim

You and your Godparents

You and Delaney

You and Delaney making each other smile!

Here is Bible verse that Daddy and I chose for you:

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."