9 Month Checkup

At 9 months Cora weighed in at 21 lbs, 8 oz, and measured 31 inches tall. That would be 95th percentile for weight and 99th percentile for height. The pediatrician said Cora was "long, lean, and healthy!"

I mentioned to Cora's pediatrician that she will only stand on the tip of her toes, so we're currently waiting on a referral from Children's Hospital for physical therapy. I imagine that it would be rather difficult to learn how to walk on your toes, so I'm interested to see what the PT has to say.

InstaFriday 9.7.12

InstaFriday time! Getting back into the rhythm of life after moving and traveling, which means posting instagram pictures more often. Fun!

I had a few pictures left over from our trip to Portland a few weeks ago for my brother's wedding. My grandma came along on the trip and it was so fun to just have an extended amount of time to spend with her outside of the holidays. I loved listening to her sing to Cora in the mornings. I wish I got more pictures of the two of them together. Next time!

Uncle Scott, Cora, and Great Grandma!

Scott and Coco's wedding was delightful. It was a beautiful warm Portland night, and the reception was in their backyard. Wonderful and mellow.

We went to Multnomah Falls on Sunday, Cora was thrilled on Grandpa's shoulders. (Check out her face, crazy lady!)

I'm not quite sure what we were thinking booking a 6am flight out Monday morning, but Cora was a champ. She slept in the Ergo right until her normal waking time, hung out on the plane, and then fell asleep in the ergo on the Bart ride home. Champion!

Old rainbows. New rainbows. I think it was time, no?

We finally cleaned out the remaining stuff from our apartment and said our official goodbye. Stu was showing Cora the spot where she slept on her first night home. She was excited.

New digs mean frequent trips to IKEA. IKEA, however, is my nemesis. Frienemies at best.

Don't let this picture fool you. Cora hasn't spent a single night in her new full-sized crib. Or sleeping at all, really. But when she does sleep for approximately 2 hours at a time, it's in our bed. For now. Stinker.

And so, Dream Baby Guide it is. Unfortunately it's 700 pages long. 700 pages and no sleep? Can someone give me the cliff notes, please? Anyone?!? No, but really. We're starting on Saturday after approximately one month of reading and preparation. Wish us luck! Sleep baby, sleep!

And I seriously need sleep because classes started up for me again this semester and I need to keep my eyes open for this. Inthralling, no? Believe it or not, I'm super excited for this semester. Lots of practical experience, working with students, learning from a brilliant professor. Love.

But not as much as I love this face. It's weird that I miss her for the few hours that I am in class? Who can resist?

Speaking of this little one, it seems like we've turned a corner in eating recently. She's all about anything that I'm eating, and she gets really excited for meal times. Better "late" than never! I'm thankful for a good eater, even if it got off to a slow start.

Stu took off his Labor Day for moving, so he had to work on Monday. Cora and I went to join him in the city for lunch. It was a perfectly beautiful day in the city. So glorious.

 And then, just like that, I have a 9 month old. I seriously don't know how that happened.

 So stinking cute. Love her!

Happy Friday!

6 Month Checkup

At Cora's six month checkup she weighed in at 19lbs 3oz, and measured 28 and 3/4 inches long. She's 90th percentile in weight, 97th+ percentile in height, and 100% awesome. She's really long and consistent with her weight!

She's right on track developmentally, and she did well with the shots. The pediatrician was impressed with her core strength and coordination. 

She does do pilates regularly. 

4 Month Checkup

At 4 months, Cora is 27.5 inches long, and weighs in at 15lbs, 13oz. She's crazy, off the charts, long! 99th percentile for height, and 90th percentile for weight. I'm not sure how much stock I put in these measurements now though, they seem to be an inexact science. 

I had Stu come with me today for backup because Cora was due for her second round of shots. She only cried for a moment and pretty much slept the rest of the day. What a champion baby! 

3 Month Checkup

At three months, Cora is 25 inches long and weighs in at 14lbs 1oz. Not quite sure what happened with the height, either they were off last time or this time. Who knows. Still 97th percentile for both height and weight, 50th percentile for head circumference. No shots today!

2 Month Checkup

At two months Cora is 24.5 inches long and 12lbs, 12oz. 97th percentile for both height and weight, she's so big! The shots were brutal and she's having a rough rest of the day. Bummer. 

4 Week Checkup

At 4 weeks, Cora is 23 inches long and 11lbs 2oz. She's gaining weight (and length!) like a champ! She's 97th percentile for both height and weight. Grow baby, grow! But feel free to slow it down a bit.

First Doctor's Office Visit

Cora's first visit to the pediatrician went well. 

She's down a bit in weight but they aren't worried because of how big she was at birth.

She's a little jaundiced, but that should clear on its own. She was also a little backed up, but that, um, cleared with a little bit of help.

We met with the on-site lactation consultant and my milk is in, so Cora and I are both just working on technique. Hooray for a healthy baby!