Madeleine recently reached the three month mark (October 7 to be precise!) and we thought we would give you a quick update and answer some of the most frequently asked questions!
Does Madeleine sleep through the night?
Yes, absolutely! She has been sleeping through the night (about 6 hours straight) since she was about 7 or 8 weeks old. In the last few weeks, she has even had some 11 hour nights! I know, very cool! On average, Madeleine will go to sleep around 9 or 9:30, wake up for a feeding around 5 or 6 a.m., then go back down until 8:30 or 9. Yes, we do know how lucky we are!
How big is she?
Not sure. It's hard to say. She weighed in at 12 lbs 1 oz just about a month ago. She feels a bit heavier, so maybe somewhere around 13 lbs... maybe a bit more. Her next medical appointment is on November 4 - we will be sure to keep you posted!
Does she eat well?
Like a pro... she's definitely on the Parkhill protein diet!
Is she strong?
Very, obviously... I'm a mom, right? Madeleine holds her head up with no problems at all. She is unbelievably curious and is always checking things out... which means she would much rather go in the baby carrier or sling than in the stroller and she prefers standing to sitting. In fact, it is often almost impossible to get her to sit on your lap.
Can she sit up yet?
Nope, not even close!
Can she roll over?
Madeleine can roll over from her tummy to her back, but hasn't quite figured out how to return to starting position yet. Chris and I figure that rolling over, at this point, has more to do with discovering the virtues of gravity than anything else...
Is she fussy?
No. Madeleine is a very happy and content little person.
Is she losing her hair?
Yes... just like her dad.
Does she have any nicknames yet?
Chris calls her Maddy or Maddy Jean. Sometimes I like to call her my little Nutbrown. It's from 'Guess how much I love you' by Sam McBratney.
What are Madeleine's favorite things?
She loves listening to Chris on the guitar. It doesn't matter what he plays, from Led Zepplin to Fred Penner, she is captivated. She also loves to hear voices- any time we read or sing to her, she joins in with her own little voice! She also loves the mobile on her swing. She can talk to the twirling sea creatures for minutes (thats like hours in adult time!)
Any other milestones you would like to share?
(Okay, no one actually asked that question. I just decided to throw it in for personal satisfaction!) Madeleine has begun smiling to herself in the mirror... very cute to see! She also grabs at toys now and brings them to her face for closer inspection. In the last few days, my little Nutbrown has thrown out a few giggles- which makes us laugh and in turn makes her stop and wonder what the heck we find so funny. Oh well, our timing will improve eventually!
Have you re-mortgaged your house in order to buy clothes and toys for her yet?
No, but we are walking everywhere to save money on gas... ;0)
When are you going home for a visit?
Not until Christmas, unfortunately. But my sister Carla is coming to visit with baby Owen in a few weeks... yey!
When will you post new pics?
Soon, I promise!
