Finding My Voice

For the past week or so Claire had given up making her cute "oohs" and "aahs" and was only making grunting noises. We kept telling her to open her mouth and "talk" to us. Yesterday while playing in her pack and play she all of a sudden started making these squealing noises. They were cracking me up! She continued to do it later that night as well. I think she has found her voice! Sometimes she is so loud that she startles herself!!! :)

Claire is not only learning to use her voice, but she is learning to move as well. She has yet to roll over, but she is really good at arching her back. She can then scoot her body around. Take a look at these before and after pictures I took. Today she started out laying one way while we were playing. As we were playing and she was observing she turned about 90 degrees! It looks like we need to start babyproofing the house.

I started facing this way, but. . . .

I finished facing this way!

Bath Time

For a little while Claire did not like getting a bath. It didn't matter what the time of day, or what kind of bath (sponge or in her tub) she would cry the entire time. It made for a pretty stressful time. Then one day she decided it wasn't so bad after all.

Here she is getting ready to get all clean!

Hair and body wet. . . .check

Shampoo in hair with a cool hairstyle . . . check


Clean, dry and happy. . . check

Excited to take a bath

Claire was talking up a storm to Adam last night. She was making these new sounds we hadn't heard before. The taping isn't the best because I had to keep the camera out of sight. As soon as the she sees the camera she stops playing and just stares at it!

Claire had her two month check up on Friday, May 29th. Her length was 22 1/2 inches which put her in the 50th percentile for length. Her weight was 10 lbs 4.5 oz, which put her in the 35th percentile for weight. Her head circumference was 16 1/2 inches putting her in the 60th percentile in head size. She is one smart lady with that big brain! She also received 3 vaccinations; one oral and two shots. Adam was able to go to this appointment with me and he sat beside her during the vaccinations. Overall Claire did well. She cried but calmed down pretty quickly. She was very sleepy that day. Whe was actually extra cuddly that day and I enjoyed being able to hold and comfort her.

We also gave Claire her first bottle this week. I wasn't sure how she would do with it, but she took it without any problems. Adam gave her the first bottle on Friday night. At first she just played with it, not sure what to do. Eventually she caught on the it contained food! Adam enjoyed feeding her as she stared at him the entire time.

She also stayed with a babysitter for the first time this week. I had to go to school for 5 hours for closing day and do some work in my room. Lauren Arnold came and watched her for 3 hours. ( Adam stayed with her the first two hours I was gone, and then had to go to work.) That was the longest I had been away from her.

She is 9 weeks old and becoming more fun each day! She gives us smiles all day long, watches us walk across the room, looks at toys and "talks" to us. Sometimes I feel like my heart is going to burst from an overflow of love for her!

Claire loves to kick and play while laying on her changing table.

Claire's Growing!

I can't believe it, but Claire is already 5 weeks old! It is weird to think that five weeks ago we were in the hospital waiting to meet her. Things are quickly becoming normal in the Smith house. However, it is a new kind of normal; a better kind of normal.

I took Claire to get a shot on Thursday. I was expecting the worst. She was a real trooper though. While she did cry when the nurse stuck her she quickly stopped and was quite content while I dressed her. She didn't seem phased at all by the shot. While at the doctor's office we went ahead and weighed Claire. She now weighs 9 lbs and 2 oz. I can't believe she has gained 2 pounds. I am glad because it means she is healthy, but sad because she is growing so quickly! ( Just and FYI for anyone that reads this and lives in Lousiville - We take Claire to Springs Pediatrics and I highly recommend it! They have been excellent so far!!)

Claire went to her first church service last Sunday. She attended Crosspoint Baptist Church in Richmond, KY. She seemed to enjoy the singing, but fell asleep once the sermon started! We have pictures to post and even some videos. However, the cords I need to post them are right beside where Claire is sleeping and I'm not going to risk waking her up. She is a little fussy today and I want her to get her sleep. I'll get them up as soon as possible though. Also for you out of town family I am going to try and post weekly so you can see her growth! Hold me accountable!!