Marilyn had a well-baby checkup this morning and the stats are in... she is growing like a weed (or rather a beautiful flower) and absolutely healthy and adorable! Of course, we did know this already but it is always a good feeling when the doctor tells you these things! The downside of today's visit was a trip to the immunization office for a flu shot... only a few tears though & lots of kisses from Mommy!
Height - 26.75 in (77th percentile)
Weight - 17 lbs 12 oz (77th percentile)
Yes... as you can tell by Marilyn's chunky rolls... she is a good eater!
Marilyn is such a happy baby. She smiles and laughs a ton - whether it is at Thomas & Abby playing with her or when Mommy & Daddy peek in on her while she is in her crib awake. It will make anyone smile back at her. She is also babbling up a storm. It's like she wants to be in your conversation and give her opinion as well. There is a ton of drool EVERYWHERE, but there are no signs of any teeth just yet. Soon enough they will be here which is when I may need to rethink breastfeeding. Speaking of mouth, everything goes in her mouth that she can get her hands on. I've warned Thomas & Abby but they have not taken me serious and found out the hard way when their trucks, dolls, or any other toy ends up yucky wet from Marilyn sucking on it. BEWARE of the drool!
Marilyn is certainly becoming mobile with her rolling and the 360 circles she can do to reach her toys. She also has managed to get her knees tucked up under her butt a few times but that is it - no crawling yet. I'm not hoping for this anytime soon because I remember all too well that once that happens, its a whole new ball game after that. We are going to start baby proofing the house once again though... starting with gate at the top of the stairs. Another first for Marilyn is she just started to take a bath with Abby. The two of them both have so much fun just playing. She watches Abby do big girl stuff and Abby (I think) really likes being the bigger and older one in the tub for a change. It really is fun to watch them together.
On the eating scene... Marilyn just started trying some finger foods (little baby snacks) & even has tried a few macaroni's, noodles and mashed potatoes. New foods, new tastes and new textures is what it is all about now. She has even started to hold a sippy cup. We put water in it and usually give it to her after she is done eating. She is a hoot with it and yes, she has figured out how to get the water out. Not too bad for a 7-month old.
Finally, Marilyn is a really good sleeper. Actually, all the kids have been good sleepers as babies. Usually about 75% of the time now she will sleep ALL night long. When I say "all night," I mean 7pm to 5am - definitely a good 10 hours. And almost always after a quick diaper change and feeding, she is back to sleep for another hour or two. And just this week, I found her like this one morning... FLIPPED over and still sound asleep!
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