Gabrielle - 12 Weeks

Hard to believe that little Miss Gabrielle is going to be 12 weeks this weekend!  

Gabrielle Visits The Pediatrician

Today Gabrielle visited the pediatrician for her 2 month appointment.   This little girl that was once our "peanut" as now officially wearing the famous chubby legs and cheeks!

Gabrielle had 2 vaccinations today.  She did well with the shots and didn't cry much at all!

(And now my favorite part!)

Check out Gabrielle's growth progression:

16 lbs. 3 oz (99th Percentile)

24" (93rd Percentile)

Head:  41 cm (90th Percentile)
**Gabrielle has officially doubled her birth weight!**

A look back...

November 22, 2014

(Gabrielle's Birthday)

8 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5"

November 25, 2014

(The day we left the hospital)

8 lbs.

November 28, 2014

(Gabrielle's 1-week visit)

8 lbs. 3 oz.

January 2, 2015
(Gabrielle's 2-month visit)
13 lbs 8 oz

All In All It's Just Another Painting On the Wall

One of Gabrielle's favorite things to do during the day is to look at the wall above her changing table.  Her big sisters created some beautiful pieces of artwork.   Whenever Gabrielle sees it, she gets a little vocal about it.  

A Love Note

Sarah made a get well card for her God-father, Uncle Isaac (one of Jeremy's brothers) who was hurt recently in a very serious, life threatening fall.  

By the Grace of God, Isaac will make a full recovery in time.

Children Should Be Seen...And Heard

One of my favorite things to do since becoming a mother is observing the girls at night when everything is all quiet.  The girls always started to "talk" during those late night hours.   

Dear Gabrielle (2 Month Update)

Dear Gabrielle,

Today you are two months old!  You continue to grow and change by the day it seems.   You do not look like the little peanut that we brought home from the hospital!  Mommy, Daddy, and your sisters have loved watching you change.  From adding to your cute little chubby legs and cheeks, to little baby smiles here and there.  It's just amazing the things that you are doing everyday.  We are just so blessed to have you as part of our family.  You have brought so much joy and happiness to us all.   For someone so small, you have quite the fan base of people who love you.

So far at 2 months:

• You're still drinking Mommy's milk... and still at 5 ounces each feeding.
• You've definitely outgrown Size 1 diapers!!   (Mommy only bought you one box of size 1 before you outgrew them.   In fact, Mommy had to pass along a half box of size 1 diapers to Aunt Jessica who is expecting your cousin in July!)
• You're sleeping like clockwork for 4 hours and waking for your next feeding.  (You've gone as long as 6 hours once or twice).  It doesn't happen all that often, but Mommy has noticed that you're waking up around the same time early in the morning.   Instead of waking up two times per night consistently, it's been waking up two or three times per week!  
• You're still using the pacifier, but not a whole lot.
• You STILL burp like a champion
• You still make some EXCELLENT facial expressions.  Your little baby smiles just brighten our day.
• You're making eye contact and hold it.
• You're holding your head up for longer periods of time...which will make tummy time much easier.
• You still hate having your bath...
• Mommy and Daddy discovered (especially at night) after you've had a bottle, you'll fuss and cry, but as soon as Mommy and Daddy start to talk, you calm right down and go to sleep.   I think you just enjoy soft sounds.

One of your favorite places to be is on your back on your changing table.  You still love to look at the beautiful drawings taped on the wall that Samantha and Sarah have made.  

Mommy and Daddy have thoroughly enjoyed being home to watch you grow up.   We worked when Samantha was born, and once Sarah was born, Mommy stayed home but Daddy continued to work outside of the house.    The time around, we're so blessed to be able to do what we love with our photography and be home with you and your sisters.  Thank you for entertaining us as much as you do.

Don't grow up too quickly baby girl.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Big Sisters

Samantha and Sarah have really enjoyed playing the role of big sister.   They love spending time cuddling up with Gabrielle and feeding her bottles.

Baby Smiles!

Gabrielle has been sleeping quite a bit in between her feedings, but every once in a while she decides to stay awake and play!

Gabrielle Visits the Pediatrician

Today Gabrielle visited the pediatrician for her 1 month appointment.   Let me just say I cannot believe how much this little girl has grown!   It's no wonder why some of her 0-3 month clothing is looking a bit snug.   Hee hee.

Gabrielle had her 2nd dose of Hepatitis B today.   She actually did well with the shot...she was more annoyed at laying on her back on the exam table.

(And now my favorite part!)

Check out Gabrielle's growth progression:

13 lbs 8 oz. (99th Percentile)

22 3/4" (99th Percentile)

Head:  39.5 cm (90th Percentile)

November 22, 2014

(Gabrielle's Birthday)

8 lbs. 10 oz.

20.5"

November 25, 2014

(The day we left the hospital)

8 lbs.

November 28, 2014

(Gabrielle's 1-week visit)

8 lbs. 3 oz.

New Years Eve 2014

This year for New Year's Eve, Jeremy was running a photo booth in New Hampshire so that left the Madoreables and to fend for ourselves for entertainment.

I introduced the ladies to the 1960's classic "Swiss Family Robinson".  Sarah announced she didn't like the movie, but as soon as the booby traps started going off to fight those bad pirates, she took interest immediately.

Gabrielle of course enjoyed hanging out in her pajamas drinking and contemplated her New Years Resolutions.