Tummy time is something that every Pediatrician tells you needs to happen every day, but most babies Addison's age (especially younger) hate to be put on their tummies. Their little necks just aren't strong enough to stay up, while their arms are trying to push up and figure out what to do. Whenever we would put Addison on her tummy, she grunts and cries, doing a complete face plant, which causes us to swoop her up and say "Enough of that dumb tummy time!" I have to admit that I've gotten in the habit of not putting her on her tummy because of her extreme dislike of it. However, this last week I've decided to give it a go again, and she's actually not screaming out in distress! She's holding her head up at about a 45 degree angle, (with me practically doing leg kicks and toe touches, encouraging her on!) and.......drum roll........today she rolled over onto her back! Of course I was whooping and hollering, and crying too (these milestones can be very emotional!) which caused her to look at me like "What in the world are you doing Mommy?" Her eyes were saucers, and then she broke into the biggest grin, like "Ha! I've had that trick up my sleeve and now I've decided to show you!" Of course when Chris got home, I couldn't get her to do it again, but that's always the case, right?
The other "first" for the day was her acceptance of a new pacifier, the big girl kind! She's been completely attached to her "kitty cat" pacifier, which is a pacifier (hospital kind) attached to a small stuffed animal like a beanie baby, which weighs it down and helps to keep it in her mouth. It's called a Wubbanub. She loves it, and it's been a life saver. However, today I thought I would give a "normal" pacifier a try, since she's making so many milestones, this is one she could tackle, no problem! I was right! In it went, and she sucked away and it didn't fall out, like it did before! She now has enough sucking power to create that suction needed to keep it in! As I'm typing this I'm realizing how funny it must sound to be reading this entry about tummy time and pacifiers, and the things I get excited about...but I'm sure other parents can relate. And if you're not a parent yet...you will completely get it someday! The question now is...what will tomorrow bring...
2 comments:
I just saw Addison's page when I was going through my favorites and I'm so glad that I visited. Every day is so new and exciting isn't it? It goes so quickly. I'm excited to see you and Addison at Mark's party. Madison is already 18 mo old! It is such a fun time. She's still pretty tiny though - about 17 1/2 pounds. Has Addison been doing a good job packing on the pounds? See you soon! Casey & Madison
Addison, Uncle Mike and Auntie Tara are so proud of you!
Post a Comment