Carter 4 Months

Where have the last 4 months gone?? I guess between giving bottles, changing diapers, and keeping a 3 year old entertained, time has just disappeared right before my eyes. I can't believe that we have brought out the exersaucer and other big girl toys! Before we know it, we will be putting our baby gates back up. I'm sure not ready for that!

Our sweet Carter has been such a joy to our lives. She is such a laid back and happy little baby. She lights up when you walk in the room, especially when she sees her mama, and I wouldn't have it any other way. At her 4 month old appointment, she weighed 14 lbs and 5 oz (50th) and she was 24.75 inches long (50th). Her head measured 41.7 cm (75th).  She is currently drinking 8.5 oz bottles at 7, 11, 3, and 7. And yes, I said 8.5 oz. I have never had to give a child more than 8 oz of milk before, but this is one hungry girl! I believe she is definitely ready to start some oatmeal, so we are going to give it a whirl in the next week or so. I have loved my freedom of just having to carry around bottles, but I think its time to bring the bowls and spoons out!  Carter has turned into such a great sleeper. I was so worried those first few weeks because we had several scream it out sessions, but in the long run it was worth it. She sleeps from 7-7 every night. She takes a nap at 9 in the morning, at 1 in the afternoon, and then a catnap around 5 pm. It is usually not very fun at our house between 6 and 7 pm, but things seem to calm down when I turn the bath water on. Carter loves to sit in her bouncy and listen to Blair get her bath, and she really gets pumped up when I put her in her pink tub! Both of my girls have loved their baby tub!

Here are some pictures I took of Carter on her 4 month birthday.

We love our little Carter-girl so much, and we can't wait to watch her grow! I am so lucky to have such healthy and happy little girls!