Olivia - 7 Months

This post is SO Very late (like 2 weeks late)... so don't be surprised when she doesn't look a whole lot different in her 8 month post in 2 weeks.  :) 

Stats?
Weight: about 15 lbs 0 oz (?%)
Height/Length: ? in (?%)
Head: ? in (?%)
Clothing Size: mostly 6 months
Diaper Size: Size 3 at night, and Size 2 during the day
   
How is she sleeping?
We put her down for bed around 7 and she usually sleeps until about 8.  We've been a little firmer with the sleep training and have seen some signs of hope just this past week, so hopefully it's a trend and not just a fluke.  We've got her down to only nursing one time in the night and we are working on gradually pushing that time back.  Naps are about the same.  She still sometimes needs more than she will take, particularly at the afternoon nap slot.  She has trouble falling back asleep after the sleep cycle change at about the 1 hour mark.  We eliminated the swaddle this month and that went well (didn't effect her sleep).  So, at night she sleeps in a sleep sack and for naps, she's either in just her clothes or the sleep sack depending on temp.  We've got some hope.  :)  

How is she eating?
She still nurses regularly, roughly every 3 hours.  We had to start supplementing with some formula for her last feed before bed.  Since I changed my diet at the beginning of the year, it seems that my production isn't enough and probably is less fatty and therefore my milk just isn't keeping up.  It's helped a lot. We are still working on the sippy cup.  I'm hoping she can get adept at it in the next couple months, so we can wean straight to a cup and I'm not sure how much longer my supply is going to hold up.  As for solids, she loves puffs and roasted sweet potato pieces.  She tried bananas and steamed apples but didn't seem to love those.  I think we've pretty much given up on cereals and purees; she's just not having it and that's okay.  She's doing pretty well with finger foods even if we are having to put it in her mouth.  She can successfully grab something and get it TO her mouth, but not IN her mouth.  She'll get there in the next month or two. 

Doctor Visit
We go again at 9 Months.  :)

What new tricks does she do?
She's a steady sitter and started sitting in high chairs in restaurants this month.  She rolls all over the place.  She tries to crawl, but can't quite get there.  We're thinking in the next month or two maybe, but who knows.  Still loves Naomi and swimming.  Mmmm... guess that's it. 

General Observations?
Still on first tooth watch - nothing yet. 
She's always got a smile for people! 

Until next time... Enjoy!