13 Weeks/3 Months

Two days ago, Zoey turned 13 weeks old!

And yesterday she turned 3 months old!

11 & 12 Weeks

Last week's photos:

Love her smiling face! She was having fun during this photo shoot!

This week, Zoey is 12 weeks old!

 She was a little wiggle worm during this photo shoot, so she was blocking the chalkboard! 

 She has the cutest scowl! Looks just like her daddy did! She's still trying to figure out what exactly the camera is.

And here she is eating her fingers. Still cute as a button. My guess is that she is starting to teeth since she does this and also drools a lot more now.

She's talking (babbling) even more, and sometimes you can get a good laugh out of her by being silly. She particularly likes it when I stick my tongue out at her, and she is starting to fancy whistling sounds! At her last check-up on August 9th, she weighed 11 lbs. 10 oz. and was about 23 in. long. 

It is truly wonderful to watch this little peanut grow!

9 & 10 Weeks Old

Zoey's 9 week old picture:
(She wiggles and throws her arms around so much that she smudged the chalkboard!)

Zoey is beginning to babble/coo more, play/interact with her toys and mirror, and is giving really big smiles! She may even start rolling over very soon. Almost every time I get her from the crib after a nap, she is laying in a different spot/position than what I put her. It's exciting, yet a little scary since we won't be able to leave her laying places without barriers.

Since I have procrastinated on the blog (sorry!) I'l have to update with Zoey's 10 week old picture as well. Although I haven't been consistent with posting, I am still taking her photos. 

She's getting so big and growing so fast! It truly is a blessing to be able to watch your children grow. 

8 Weeks Old

Our little Zo-Bug is 8 weeks old!

She wasn't very interested in being awake for this photo shoot! 

It really is amazing/shocking/tiring at how fast/much a baby's schedule can change... and how much they grow!

From dealing with number 2 issues, to gunky eyes, and cranky nights, sometimes it feel like we take one step forward into a great routine and then the next minute two steps back. Regardless, she is still WONDERFUL. But after having some stomach issues, her eating and sleeping habits got out of a good routine... or just one where I preferred where I was getting sleep at night. However, with pumping and constant comforting, we will get back on track!

She continues to surprise us everyday by doing something new! She's cooing a lot, trying to swing or kick at her toys (especially Mr. Monkey and Mr. Elephant), and she also tries to mimic you when sticking your tongue out!  

I've been meaning to post about breastfeeding and pumping and my experience with it all. The information that I've found when I had worries and struggles was really mixed and didn't help me much, but I hope for it to be beneficial to another new nursing mother who needs advice and is looking for a positive outlook on breastfeeding.

That will be my next post... but for now, here is a picture of Daddy and Zoey during the late night shifts.

7 Weeks OId

Zoey is 7 weeks old.

It has been a tough couple of days for this little girl.  Right now we are battling tummy aches and sleep deprivation. It was even difficult to get a picture of her not crying, hence the next photo that required her paci to keep her calm. 

Some new things this cutie is doing: smiling a lot while awake (especially when you make fart noises with your mouth, of course), giggling at Mr. Elephant and Mr. Monkey, and sleeping almost 5 hours at night, waking up once to be fed/changed, then sleeping almost another 5 hours (with the exception of the past three nights due to belly aches). Hopefully our little angel will feel better soon. 

Until then, we will just hold and comfort her as much as possible. Which I've gotten great at doing things one handed when she allows. 

Here's her and daddy in their Sunday best relaxing on the couch. They are my whole world <3

6 Weeks Old

Zoey is 6 weeks old!

She is so amazing. She has already started smiling, and every once in a while she will let out a little giggle!

She has been getting stronger and can hold her head up pretty well. 

Since settling back home in Michigan, we've been spending a lot of our time relaxing and visiting with friends and family. 

It's unbelievable that she has already outgrown all of her newborn outfits and newborn diapers! Sadly, there were a few outfits she never got a chance to wear. 

It's hard to think back at how small she was; it seems like so long ago. But it really is amazing how big she is getting, and how fast she is developing in so many ways. Her personality is showing so much more, and is stealing our hearts everyday. 

5 Weeks Old

Our little sweetie is 5 weeks old!