I find myself saying little pleading prayers to Heavenly Father that I can keep her forever (too many stories of people who lose their children :( ). Then I just read this quote and realized I am not the only one. This is from Elder Holland, " Even that beloved and wonderfully successful parent President Joseph F. Smith pled, “Oh! God, let me not lose my own.”8 That is every parent’s cry, and in it is something of every parent’s fear. But no one has failed who keeps trying and keeps praying."
I hold her so tightly and love her with all my heart! Even at 6 AM when I'd rather be sleeping, her sweet coos are hard to ignore and I get her up and play.
Besides all the happiness she spreads, she is also a mover and a shaker. She is getting all around and into an updog pose. She turns, rolls, sits up, crawls, and is so interested in anything she can get her hands on (or even just her HANDS!) It is such a neat opportunity to watch a child's eyes light up as they discover and learn and grow. She makes life so fun! I am so thankful for her in our lives! (Now I am going to save this post for when she is a teenager and go back and read daily!!)
I've also decided that one of the most joyous moments in a mother's life is to hear all (in my case, TWO) of her kids laughing. To hear Jackson and Hallie giggling together is so rewarding. I love it!
6 month Stats:
Weight: 17 lbs (65%)
Length: 27 in (86%)
One more thing, I asked the Dr about her eating problem. She always sticks out her tongue and thrusts it at the spoon (whether she likes the food or not). Thus, most of the food is pushed off of the spoon and it is just a huge mess. I really cannot get the spoon all the way into her mouth. She basically tries to lick the food off the spoon. My Dr. responded with, "Hmmm, that IS a problem . . ." and no further helps, besides that the 'tongue thrust reflex should go away at month 4'. Any help from other mothers out there?
Head 17 in (67%)
4 comments:
Such fun videos! I love to see them. About the eating--when I look at the rolls of fat on her arms and thighs I think you are doing just fine.
Sometimes with Mancub I would have to stick the spoon in a bit farther and actually push his tounge down to get food in. I think sometimes they just need help learning to put it down to eat. Give it a shot. We both know feeding isn't my kids strength so I don't have too much to share :)
I've been watching what I'm doing and I agree with Mary Anne: trying to push down her tongue with the spoon and getting the cereal a little further back in her mouth to help her move it even further back and get the idea of what it's for. She still pushes it out sometimes, but that's usually because it put it too forward in her mouth.
Another thought: what if it's rice that she doesn't like? We've got some oatmeal if you'd like to try it out and see if she likes it any better.
Jamie, I just loved this post. Hallie is such an adorable baby and I totally know what you mean about just treasuring and loving your baby so much and not wanting to ever lost them. I love that quote you shared from Holland and Joseph Smith. So touching.
How are you guys? Hope all is well!
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