I'm 8 Weeks Old!

Hard to believe that I've been around for 8 weeks now. I'm definitely getting used to the world and have started socially smiling and giggling a lot. If I hear mom or dad across the room, I usually turn my head to see where they are. My new favorite toy is my bouncy seat - the puppy makes me laugh and I kick at the kitty and bunny. Every now and then they sing at me and I smile. Dad's going to try to get a video to post, but here are a few pictures. Sorry the pictures are so big - mom doesn't have the right software on her laptop :(


We had a great visit with Laurie, Courtney and Kaylee last weekend! I was pretty good, but did show my true colors a few times and was fussy at times. I had fun with the girls and particularly liked it when they held my panda bears for me to look at. That brought many smiles and coos. They also gave me a beautiful cradle that says Sydney on the side! I can't wait to put my dolls in it some day. For now, I think we'll put my books in it since I'm not quite big enough to play with dolls yet. One night while they were here, I decided to stay up from 7:45 pm to 4:30 am, but I made up for it by sleeping from 8:30 pm to 4:30 am the next night. I woke up a few times to eat, but wasn't awake for long if at all, so mom and I both got a lot more sleep than we're used to. I've slept pretty well this past week, but have still had a few nights where I've been up partying pretty late.

We went to the orthopedist again last week and for now, everything looks ok. My neck muscles appear to be stronger and I turned my head both ways as soon as the doctor put me on the table. It's too early to tell how the brace is doing for my hips, but I'm having another ultrasound next week with the brace on - that should tell us how much longer I have to wear this silly thing. The doctor said at a minimum, 4 more weeks full time and 6 weeks part time, max is usually 6 more weeks full time, 8 weeks part time. So anywhere from 10 more weeks to 14.

Mom's sad that she has to go back to work in 2 weeks :( I think I'll enjoy being able to play with the other kids at daycare, though (at least I'll tell mom that so she doesn't feel so bad leaving me there...). We dropped off all of the paperwork last week and the teachers all remembered my name and are excited for me to come. I might go stay with them for a half day the week of Thanksgiving just to see how I do, but we'll see. Mom doesn't want to give up any time with me before she goes back!

Hope everyone is doing well :)