I can't believe Austin is already 9 months old! It really caught me off guard today when my mom laid him down for a nap, and I just looked at how 'big' he was! Ugh...time flies way too fast. This week I took Austin in for his 9 month checkup and a follow-up for his ears. He was 19 lbs 15 oz (40% percentile) and he was just over the average with a length of 28' 3/4". His well check went well. Although he DID NOT like having his finger pricked for a hematocrit (sp?) test! That was awful, and then he still had to get his round two of H1N1 flu shots. As for the ears....:( I have already called the ENT for an appointment. She said the ears looked better, but there was still fluid. So, not looking forward to the possibility of tubes. Otherwise he is doing great! He slept through the night two times this past week....of course then Alyssa woke up for whatever reason. The doctor says its time for me to let him cry himself back to sleep - no need to feed. Ugh...not ready for that battle. Seems easier to just stop the crying with a bottle and get him back to sleep even though I am exhausted. Austin is becoming very verbal with his 'dadada' babble, his yelling, and his grunting! It is quite funny.
Momo came into town yesterday so mom & dad could go to a wedding. I think both of the kiddos REALLY enjoyed having her. SO DID I! I hope that one day I will be as patient and helpful as she is! Thanks for doing all the laundry Momo! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Alyssa had softball practice today. On Sundays dad takes her and helps coach as well. He said Alyssa had a meltdown because she wanted to be at third and someone else went there. She does a good job of going after hit balls and trying to catch them. However, she really struggled with hitting today. Poor thing...dad said you could tell she was getting frustrated at the end. HOWEVER....I write about this because this is where we were proud. When she got home she wanted to play outside while dad grilled. She went and got the tee out and was practicing off the tee on her own! I hope that persistence will always continue!
Love you both so much my precious babies! Alyssa....looking forward to the field trip to the zoo this week. Austin...I hope we all have some restful nights this week! :)
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I have to say I agree with the doc. We gave Jacob and Josh bottles for months in the middle of the night. With Jonah, he was sleeping through the night after 3 months because we let him cry a couple nights in a row. Waking up for them becomes a habit and if he gets enough food during the day (which i'm SURE he does) he doesn't need anything at night. Get some sleep girl!! :)
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