2 months!

Natalie is two months old today!

Per the What to Expect The First Year book, she seems right on track. Over the past month, she has:

* Been holding her head up since week 5. It's still wobbly, but she's getting pretty strong.

* Started social smiling since week 5. It's not always on cue, but she dishes them out daily.

* Been making eye contact & following objects (especially mommy).

* Started talking to herself since about week 6. She is most active when laying by herself. As soon as she sees someone, she gets quiet and starts studying them.

* Been averaging 6 -7 hours between nighttime feedings. The 8 hr was a solo performance so far, but she has been making it almost 7 hrs the past few nights. She has definitely come a long way from the 2-3 hr nightly feedings.

* Started grabbing things..a few times this week I've caught her holding onto her pacifier and swinging it around. If she could only figure out how to put it into her mouth, we'd be in business!

* Been sleeping in her crib in her room. We moved her in there last week, and she's done great. I think we've all been getting more sleep; we don't wake at the slightest peep, and she sleeps through David's snoring (I of course never snore, although David may try to tell you otherwise!).

She tried rolling over for the first time tonight, but that's the first time she's seemed interested in moving. She spends a good portion of the morning on her tummy which she loves and often falls asleep like that.

She has been enjoying her baths more and more. We've gotten through a few completely tearless! (the first picture below was after her bath on Monday night)

Natalie's 2 month checkup is Friday afternoon. We're hoping the first immunizations aren't too rough.

Here's some pictures from the past few days - and a sneak peek of her Christmas dress.