Diamonds are a girl's best friend and Gabriella got some!

We finally went to get Gabriella's ears pierced. After having such a good day at the doctor yesterday by taking it like a champ when she got her shots, I figured she would do just fine getting her ears pierced(poor baby has had a rough weekend). Well she screamed bloody murder for about 2 minutes but thank god managed to stop. She was smiling after not even ten minutes past, whew! Of course daddy held her because I'm such a chicken when it comes to stuff like that. I felt so bad when she started crying, almost felt like maybe it was a bad idea after all. She soon stopped crying and well she looks beautiful! Poor G, she's had a rough weekend, first her shots and then getting her ears pierced. I promise to post some pictures soon-she looks bea-u-ti-ful!

Here are some pictures of Gabriella that shows off her earings. She was in stroller playing with toys while mommy and daddy worked on the yard-it w as a beautiful day in January.

Gabriella's 4 months appointment....

Let me just say that I'm so proud of Nunie for taking Gabriella to the doctor all on his own today.He's so great with her! I was a little sad that I couldn't be there, but I knew she was in good hands. Best of all, Nunie called and said she didn't even cry-AT ALL! That's amazing. She cried a little at her 2 months shots but I was sure she would cry, scream, and be mad this time around, but I guess mommy was wrong. Gabriella is such a big girl, it makes me so proud. Nunie said that she moaned a little after her third shot but he gave her her bottle and she was content...that always seems to do the trick.

We had several questions for Dr. Filak, one being on when to start solids. I've been reading a lot on it and basically we are in no hurry. We would like to let Gabriella take the lead and let us know when she is ready(developmentally). Dr. Filak agreed with us, so that is what we'll do. We don't think she is quite ready yet as she has shown no signs but that can always change since she grows so quickly. I plan on making her baby food like my mom did for me, so that will be exciting.

Gabriella had also been sleeping in our room in her pack-n-play, and it's time to make that transition. We're starting this weekend, so please pray that she cooperates and is content sleeping in her beautiful room. Dr. Filak mentioned that at 4 months babies start to acquire the skills that will affect them as they get older, sleeping in their own room for example. It's probably going to be harder on us than on Miss G-keeping fingers crossed.....

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Gabriella turns 4 Months!

Oh geez, can we please freeze time for just a bit? Really? Gabiella is just growing up too fast and I want her to stay a little bitty baby forever. Its such a mix of emotions because every time she reaches another milestone it brings me so much joy but then I see her gaining her independence and it makes me sad. Just to think that in just a couple of more months she will be roaming the halls and we will be chasing after her.

She is so much fun these days! As soon as she is up in the mornings, she greets us with a huge smile-wet diaper and milk mustache but still smiling. It amazed me yesterday when I saw her via the daycare cameras that she was in the exersaucer and apparently loving it. Her daycare teachers tell us that she is very mature for her age-much like her momma! There is a section reserved in the daycare room for the older babies that are crawling and getting around. Well guess who hangs out there, yup Gabriella. While the other babies her age nap all day long or stay in the bouncer, Gabriella likes to be lying on the floor or under the gym mat. She is not a good napper, it's almost as if she doesn't want to miss a thing! She definitely didn't get that from mom, cause I can nap any hour of the day. As long as she is still sleeping through the night, there are no complaints from our side. I now leave you with more of Gabriella's news...


Gabriella's 4 month stats:

Weight: 15lbs 14 oz
Length: 25 1/2 inches
Eating: 5 oz every 3 hours
Clothing size: 3-6 months or 6 months
Diapers size: Size 2 Pampers Swaddlers or Huggies
Sleeping: Bedtime at 8:30pm-6:00am
Activities / Milestones: She chuckles more, recognized her bottle and reaches for it, plays in the exersaucer, screams loud, tries to hold her bottle, stands up on lap while holding her hands.

From Parents.com
Month 4

Senses: As a newborn, she would only respond to black and white and high-contrast colors. She can now distinguish all the shades of the rainbow. Could it be reason that she stares at things much more these days?

Body: Your baby is starting to sit with the support of her hands or a pillow. She's also beginning to reach out for objects. Gabriella sits with the support of her boppy and sits on her bumbo. She reaches for her bottle and the toys in her playmat.

Brain: She's becoming more aware of his surroundings and connecting the sight of things with pleasure -- her mother's face with warmth, the breast or bottle with nourishment. Again, when Gabriella is hungry and she sees the bottle she stops fussing and kicks with excitement. When I pick her from daycare and she sees me, her eyes light up and gives me a huge smile.

Communication Skills: Cries are now more deliberate. She may pause between sobs to see whether you're coming to the rescue. She may also cough or squeal to elicit a response. Umm, yeah she tries this when we put her down for bedtime.

Aww Factor: Your little one has started giggling, and all is good in your world. Gabriella is such a happy girl. If you smile, she smiles right back at ya.

Fave Toy: Gabriella is loving her "Maddie" and Freddie the Firefly.
Playtime: Lay out a playmat or a blanket and scatter toys around. Get down on her level and encourage her to reach out and start rolling or inching toward them. She loves loves doing this. She plays on the playmat at daycare and at home every evening.