BRITTA: Two Months Old

RICHLAND, WASH. -- It hit me hard last month when at Britta's two month appointment the nurse asked me all the regular milestone questions. 

"Is she holding her head up by herself?"

I paused for a second as I thought about the answer. And it stung a little bit as I realized how I had to answer. 

"No."

It was the first time I'd ever answered "no" to one of those milestone questions for one of my kids. And I know it won't be the last time. Marin and Paige were always well ahead of the game. But it struck me that things are very different this time around.  

The thing is, I know she'll eventually hold her head up by herself. She'll eventually learn how to sit up and walk (but probably never crawl, due to her hands), we hope. But when she'll be able to do all these things is a mystery. But they certainly won't be on time. 

My sweet little Britta is the happiest baby despite her odd muscular issues that remain undiagnosed. She flashes the cutest smiles whenever I talk to her. Oh my goodness, they make me melt. She's started laughing a little bit too and it's the most delightful sound.

Her sisters continue to love on her like she's the best thing on earth (and perhaps she is). 


Two Month Old Stats:

• 14.7 lbs. (93rd percentile)

• 25" tall (>99th percentile) 

• 16.73" HC (>99th percentile)

Sleeping: She sleeps like a champ. She often sleeps through the night. A few times a week (knock on wood) she wakes once a night. Her napping is still pretty sporadic. She might only cat nap throughout one day and then the next day have a three hour nap. 

Wearing: 3 months (starting to get snug), 3-6 months 

Things I Don't Want to Forget/Interesting tidbits: 

• She got her hand braces during her second month of life (end of January). She wears them most of the day. They don't seem to bother her at all, which is good. Except when she wants to suck her thumb and then it gets tricky as she tries to put her thumb in her mouth.

Holy moly. I have three girls!

Missing a sock. And with a toy from Aunt Brittany.

Marin likes to include Britta with her dolls.

Sporting her new hand braces!

In Seattle at a hotel while we were there for doctor appointments.

Still isn't sturdy in the neck department, but she's sure sweet.

Marin loves to hold and snuggle Britta!

We love this doll of a child!