4 Months old

Chunky girl (9/22-oops)
 

It has been another busy month with lots of milestones! I bought these stickers that say how old Kinsley is off Etsy before she was born. They are great, until the kid starts drooling. As soon as I put it on Kinsley got a big drop of drool on it! Oh well. Kinsley was dedicated at church on 9/30. It was great to have some of my family there.  Kinsley wore the same dress I and both my sisters wore for our baby dedication. It was more like a shirt on Kinsley but she still looked cute!


Great Grandpa Jolley getting some much needed cuddle time (9/30)

Kinsley is getting stronger every day. She rolled over for the first time (back to front) on 9/27. Of course, we were all in the other room when it happened. She was nice enough to do it again so I could get it on video. Now she rolls over all the time, both ways. Lately, she has been turning to her tummy in her sleep. Kinsley is also getting better at her laugh. It cracks me up, which make her laugh more.

I am back to work full time. It has been so busy that I had to work all of my call this last month. 4, 12 hour shifts a week does not leave much time for anything but sleep. So, if you know of a job that pays really well but very few hours a week let me know! Kinsley is becoming such a Daddy's girl and loves going to the shop with him.
The morning of Kinsley's 4 month appointment, we went to the pumpkin patch. It was such a nice day. She loved being outside with all kinds of new things to look at. I loved the apple cider slush and apple cider donut! Poor thing was so happy until she got her shots at her appointment. Be proud of me, I didn't laugh!

Pumpkin patch with Daddy (10/24)

Pumpkin patch with Mommy

Kelsey from church took some family pictures and some 4 month pictures of Kinsley. I am excited to get them back! Don't worry, I will share them next month.

Age: 4 months
Weight/percentile: 13 lbs 2 oz/ 37th percentile (she gained two pounds last month! She had just eaten so the results are slightly scewed)
Height/percentile: 25.8 inches/ 93rd percentile
Head circumference: 39.4cm/ 10th percentile (poor thing has my little head)
Eye color: Blue.
Hair color: Her hair color hasn't changed much, but you can tell she is getting more in on top
Teeth: The Pediatrician said she could feel a couple coming through on the bottom. She is growing too fast!
Diaper size: Size 1
Clothing size: I have found that sizing on baby clothes is about as accurate as it is on my clothes. She still has a few newborn clothes she can wear, especially jackets/sweaters. Mostly she is wearing 3 month clothes. I bought a pair of leggings that are 6-9 months and they fit pretty good, a little loose but not bad.
Favorite food: The Pediatrician said we can start Kinsley on rice cereal. I don't know if I am ready for that.
Favorite activity: Kinsley loves to be outside. Soon it is going to be too cold out. She also enjoys playing with toys. She is getting better at grabbing for things.
Movement: It amazes me how much has changed in a month. She is rolling over all the time and will push herself up while on her tummy. So maybe she will crawl after all.  I'm not ready for that either! She is also getting more flexible.

hahaha  I love it!

Sounds/talking: This girl "talks" all the time! I can see the notes coming home from school now. Some of her "talking" sounds more like singing. And the laughing, the laughing will never get old!

4 months postpartum

Since I have been back to work full time and working a lot, I have not had much time to work out. Once in a while I will go to the hospital gym right after I get off work. Most of the time I go straight home to bed. JanMarie and I are doing a weight loss challenge at the gym. This is the second week out of six. The first week I lost 3 pounds! I am down a total of 37 pounds with about 10 to go. I would actually love to lose about 15 pounds and then gain 5 back in muscle. I am starting to feel better about my progress. Mostly, I have been trying to eat healthier. Less sweets and breads, more protein and veggies. I weigh in again tonight, hoping to see another 3 pounds down! By the way, this is the outfit I wore for family pictures. And those might be maternity leggings. :)