Friday, Bethany woke up with a little rash, mostly on her trunk and hair line and it seemed to bother her head more than her body. At breakfast after eating her buttery Eggo Waffle, she tried to itch her hair and rubbed butter all over her head. Cute and slimy.
I took this video of me itching her head and it seemed to give her some relief. Poor thing. I called her pediatrician and the nurse said she was too little for a Benadryl dose. Pretty sure it was just a virus which thankfully didn't last long.
After washing the butter out of her hair, we had a little photo shoot because she turned 9 months!!
Bethany's 9 Month Stats
Height: 26.2in (1.2in increase in 3 months) 8th percentile
Weight: 15lbs 4oz (3lb increase in 3 months) 8th percentile
Head: 45th percentile
Milestones since her 6 month check up in January:
January
- Cry hard when mom walks away.
- Still a very chill baby.
- First time on airplane!
- First time to Disneyland! The only thing that seemed to please or excite you were the fireworks. First time trying crackers.
- Tried and loved refried beans.
- Tried and loved Ramen noodles.
February
- Slept through the night 24/28 days.
- Eating solid foods now three times a day in addition to nursing.
- 9th- Dropped a nursing (now down to 5 feedings a day).
- 15th- Turn when we call her name.
- Cries so hard she gags herself.
- 26th- Starting to get distracted while nursing.
- 29th- Got 2nd flu shot booster.
March
- Slept through the night 30 out of 31 days!
- Mom started trying to teach baby signs.
- Finally sit well on her own.
- 8th- Stopped swaddling arms... then later stopped swaddling all together.
- 8th- Started clapping!
- 15th- Started turning 180* in her crib.
- 17th- Rolled from back to tummy.
- 18th- Fed herself an Eggo Waffle (I didn't realize how little I had let her feed herself).
- 20th- Fake coughing/imitate others' coughing.
- Likes to flap arms.
- 24th- first runny nose and fever
- 28th- First trip to St. George and hiking at Zion's.
- 29th- Dropped to 4 nursing feedings a day.
April
- Found sleeping on her side a lot.
- 6th- First bath in big bath tub.
- Clap on command.
- Found sleeping on her tummy.
- 15th- First rash on trunk and hair line. Mysterious quick virus.
- No teeth yet... but so close.
Saturday we did yard work and then went swimming at the rec center in the afternoon.
Sunday chill session. Ben playing N64 while Dan and Anna nap. So many cute cheeks in this picture!
Sunday chill session. Ben playing N64 while Dan and Anna nap. So many cute cheeks in this picture!
That evening we went for a walk around the Bountiful temple.
Monday was all about clothing. I did laundry, mended and patched holes, and stain treated a bunch of things. I also went through some of the kids' clothes to put away stuff that's too small and get out shorts and t-shirts for Summer.
Anna was pretty stoked I found these princess slippers. Good thing I found them when I did... her chubby feet barely fit them.
She was also pretty stoked about this faux fur vest and heart belt. Such a fashionista!
Tuesday Bethany had her 9 month check up. After the doctors we had lunch at Dan's office!
Unfortunately, that night after Ben's soccer game, McKenna threw up a couple of times.
Wednesday, McKenna stayed home from school. Dan went to a work conference in Midway at the Zermatt resort. In the past, we've gotten a babysitter and I've gone with him, but we couldn't swing it this year. Turns out he had the biggest and nicest room he's ever had...bummer!
I did some weeding in the afternoon and Ben went to play at Henry's.
Dan returned home on Thursday around dinner time, just as Anna started throwing up.
Friday I woke up with the stomach virus as well. Dan was thankfully able to stay home for half the day. He took Anna and Ben to run an errand while I rested. Because Anna had a rough night throwing up, she needed a nap and snuggled up to me when they got home.
By Friday evening we were all feeling better and well enough go for Hokulia's opening day! Yumm! So excited for the Summer! Both McKenna and Ben were excited, running around, and fell and got skinned knees. :(
Also, unfortunately, that night Ben got the stomach virus. But miracle of all miracles he MADE it to the toilet! I'm so thankful I didn't have to clean up bright RED tiger's blood throw-up off the carpet.
Saturday morning we found throw-up in Bethany's crib, but we hadn't heard a peep from her all night. So grateful for that. We mostly spent the day cleaning, doing yard work, and grocery shopping. And Saturday night Dan got the stomach virus and had to miss church the next day. We were 6 out of 6 sick with that virus. No fun!
Sunday was a chill day after I took all the kids to church. We played games as a family in the evening.
Monday I went on a little run back and forth between our two neighbors houses so the kids could play outside and Bethany could nap at home. Taggart came over to play with Ben in the afternoon.
Bethany had a fun time playing the piano.
Tuesday Dan and I took turns getting our teeth cleaned at the dentist then I ran a few errands. That evening Ben had his soccer team pictures and it was a little chilly that night.
Ben loves kicking off.
Wednesday Ben and Anna had friends over to play. I took this picture of Bethany because she looked so cozy and made me want to spoon up to her. :)
"Why do I need all these toys mom? I just like the basket."
Thursday we had one of Anna's friend over and I painted their cute little fingernails. That evening we attended the Cub Scouts' Blue and Gold Banquet,
Friday I went to the eye doctor for my first prescription update in 5 years. Turns out my glasses have been over correcting so a change will be welcomed! Dan did yard work in the evening.
Saturday I went running in the morning, then gave Dan a haircut before he went to a funeral of a ward member.
In the afternoon we went to McKenna and Ben's Let's Play Music Recital. McKenna completed the three year program and Ben finished his 1st year. I've really loved this program and been very impressed with how much McKenna has learned.
Check out all their songs:
Bugs. Are You Sleeping? Bingo. Do Re Mi. Cockles and Mussles. McKenna Composition Intro (turn up the volume)
We love Ms. Geri! And McKenna was lucky enough too to take the class with three of the Stewart cousins.
That evening we had a Webster girls night/mommy meeting. We got pedicures then went out to eat. I love these ladies and I greatly value their opinions and perspectives! We missed Laurie and Pidi.
1 comment:
Bethany looks totally spoonable and hugable. And those pedis look heavenly :)
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