4 Months Old

June 3rd: K.E. is Four Months Old!!

This is the first monthly post with us living full time in the new house! WOO HOO!!
Katy Ellis was born in Charleston, but at 48 hours of life, she left the hospital and came straight to Lexington. Since then, we have made at least 2 trips per week up and down I-26. She probably thought she had been born into a family of Gypsies or Nomads. Now it is time to put down roots for this girl!!



Four Month Old Well Child Check: Katy Ellis is growing and developing beautifully!! Dr. Kate (Powell) gave Katy Ellis a clean bill of health. Her only medical problem is cosmetic- the dreaded cradle cap (or as my more colorful patients call it "cradle crap." I just wish they were making a joke.)

Height 24 3/4 inches
Weight 12lb 11oz
Head 40 1/4 cm

Height 64%
Weight 19%
Head 39%

Favorite Things: Bjorn bouncer, bumbo seat, activity mat, being smiled or talked to, air conditioning.

Dislikes: Heat and humidity, prolonged tummy time, but that is about it. This is one happy, easy going baby.

Nicknames that have stuck: KE, Kay-Kay, Katy Girl, Katy Did, Baby girl.

Milestones: Giggling (only for PopPop), Smiling A LOT, short breathy laughs, rolling over back to front- STILL trapped in tummy time. Initially she rolled over both ways, but now ONLY back to front.

Katy Ellis has MAJORLY discovered her hands this month. She brings them to mid-line, holds them together, and LOVES to chew on them. Her hands are almost always wet with drool.

Blakely has become very aware of Katy Ellis this month. She is constantly asking me "where Kay Ellis go?" when she is napping. She always goes "Oh! Kay Ellis!" whenever she happens to notice her in the room.

Blakely has also become concerned when Katy Ellis cries and feels the need to inform me, "Kay Ellis crying, Mama." One night around midnight I was sleeping downstairs with both monitors when the nursery monitor wakes me to Katy's cries. Within 10 seconds, the second monitor (to Blakely's room) goes off with Blakely yelling "Kay Ellis crying! Kay Ellis crying!! Help Mama! Help! Kay Ellis crying!" She loves her little sister, and NEVER wants to hear her cry. I have yet to discern if this is out of true concern and affection for Katy Ellis or out of self preservation and desire for quiet. Hmmmmm... 

Blakely has also started calling every baby doll she owns "Kay Ellis." She has a three inch baby doll from GrandAnnie and a two inch baby doll from GG, which she has dubbed "Big Kay Ellis" and "Little Kay Ellis."

This child is such a pleasure to have around. Imagine taking care of a living baby doll that is only smiles and sunshine. This child NEVER cries. It is the strangest thing. Just keep her on her schedule and she's as happy as a clam.

Big Events for the Month: Moving out of the Charleston townhouse, moving fully into the Lexington house, first time in the pool, first big weekend away from Mommy and Daddy.

 No major schedule changes for this month- so see 3 months old if needing a reference. We are still on the 3 hours baby wise schedule. I have shifted her from a 7-7 schedule to an 8-8 schedule to maximize our time outside in the evening. This has allowed us to stay at the pool or lake just a little longer in the evenings. Katy Ellis has not yet learned to appreciate the water yet, but her big sister Blakely is a major water bug.

Oh Pudge Pig Baby!! I just love you so much!!