5 Month Update

Marlene recently had her belated 4 month checkup (it was actually right at 20 weeks which is technically the 5 month mark) and it was sure fun to see how much she’s grown!

 At her 2 month appointment she weighed 11 pounds 8 oz and was 21.5 inches long. At this appointment we found out that she now weighs
14 pounds 13 oz and is 25.75 inches long.

 Unfortunately the appointment wasn’t very much fun because first, the doctor decided to clean wax out of Marley’s ear which she did NOT like. (We’re talking the “no sound coming out” cry, she was SO mad.) And just in time for us to get her calmed
down from that she had to get three shots.

 I am truly amazed every time our sweet baby has to get shots because she doesn’t let it ruin her day. She cried for about 5 minutes in the doctor’s office, but calmed down once we got on the freeway and then was fine the rest of the day. We went to the mall right after, and she was her normal happy self…squealing with joy as Daddy carried her so
she could see what’s going on.

 We also got the green light from Marley’s doctor to start her on solid foods which is exciting. I hope she likes it! We’re excited to start using our “Baby Bullet” that Jason bought on clearance YEARS ago at Wal-Mart.

 Our sweet girl is growing up so fast! I can’t believe she is already rolling over, practically crawling, and ready to start solid foods. Here’s how other things are going:

Marley Likes:

Busy, loud places

Riding in the baby carrier

Sleeping on her tummy

Eating her fists

Grabbing her toes

Sleeping in the swing

Sitting outside in the Bumbo

Grabbing toys

Being tickled in the ribs, back, and neck

Bouncing on Daddy’s knee (Sometimes puts her to sleep)

Marley Doesn’t Like:

Being covered in the car when awake

The vacuum

Laying on her back to play

When she can’t reach her toys

Stay tuned for more updates, our girl is growing up fast!