Two Months of Savvie

Happy two months to our baby girl! The last month has been a little challenging as Savvie's reflux and lack of sleep has given us all a tough time.  There have been a few great things happening too that help to make up for the yucky stuff.  I think we are going uphill from here!

 

Personality:
Savvie started smiling real smiles a few weeks ago! It's awesome to see her smile back at us when she's truly happy or amused. She actually does seem to be happier during wake times lately too. 

 

Size:
At her 2 month appointment, Savvie weighed 12 pounds 8 ounces (75th percentile) and was 24 inches long (98th percentile). She is wearing size 2 diapers. Some of her 0-3 month outfits still fit, but they are getting tight/short/small! We are starting to dress her in the 3 months clothes. I don't think she's as excited as I am about new wardrobe choices.

This darling headband was made by my BFF, Jen. I just adore the "Anthropology inspired" look!

Development:
With the help of medicine and some other changes, her reflux has improved. I have cut out dairy from my diet to help with reflux as well as the fussiness and problems sleeping that she was having in the first month. Slowly but surely, she seems to be doing better all around.  Sweet girl is holding her head up well now. She can sit in her Bumbo, and she isn't nearly as floppy when you hold her. She is lifting her head up off the floor during tummy time, and she can "spin" around on her play mat. 

Sleep:
Savvie has moved to her room for naps and nighttime sleeping. We tried the crib for a while, but she was not sleeping well in it. She almost always had to be moved after a short while to her swing to get back to sleep. The pediatrician said that pain from her reflux was most likely the reason for her premature nap/night wakings, so we have been putting her back in the Rock and Play or the swing for sleep as she seems to do better when a little upright. Naps are generally only 30 or 45 minutes to start, and then she will sleep a little longer if moved to her swing or if mommy can get her back to sleep. She usually wakes up one time at night, with a 4-5 hour stretch and another 3-4 hour stretch. The good thing is that she will nap well in the car, carseat or the Ergo if we are out and about.

 Eating:
Savvie is still a great eater. She eats about every 3 hours during the day. I started having a supply issue in the afternoons and evenings, so we have tried giving her some extra breastmilk that I stashed in the freezer. She also took a breastmilk bottle when we had a date night! I have been taking Fenugreek, eating lots of oatmeal, drinking tons of water, and several other milk boosting things to get my supply up. She is definitely happier and easier to get to sleep at night when she has a full belly.

This gorgeous doll was handmade by my best friend, Katie. I am absolutely in love with this sweet gift which will be a very special keepsake doll for years to come.

Fun and Games:
She loves taking baths, looking at herself in the mirror by her changing pad, swinging in her swing (finally!), drinking mommy's milk, and watching her big brother play or dance. She usually enjoys riding in the car and being worn by mama in the Ergo.

This was just too funny not to include. Camp's face is actually not dirty, just bruised on both sides from a run-in with the baby gate!

Dear Savvie,
It makes my heart melt to see you smile at me. You already love your mommy, and I certainly adore you! You look so precious in your headbands and your sweet girly outfits. Thank you for letting mommy dress you up and show you off to the world. I hope your tummy will start feeling better and you can sleep better soon. Did you know that your big brother Camp thinks the world of you? Everyday he tells you good morning and says he likes you. He wants to hold you all the time, and he will hold your hand during our car trips. Your daddy and I love you to pieces and are just counting the days til you will sleep through the night.
Love,
Mommy