Miss Susannah ~ 6 months

I've been debating on doing this post for quite a while because I really don't know what to say in it. On one hand, I want to be upbeat, positive and share the wonderful things about our happy precious little girl. On the other hand, I feel like I'm hiding information by not sharing about the struggles we've had with her these past three months with her weight. Here we go....we went for her six month checkup a couple of weeks ago and she received a fair report. She weighed 11lbs 4 oz and was 22 1/2 inches long. The doctor has been monitoring her weight since she turned four months old. She really hasn't gained since she was three months and they (pediatrician/therapist/gastro specialist) really have no clue of what is going on with her. At first, Robert and I just thought she was going through an awkward growing spurt, but now it is a little worrisome that she isn't gaining weight. We'll just keep praying for an answer and trusting the Lord to guide us in this manner. She did get more shots and handled them like a champ, but someone else panicked the whole time. Jeremiah is so protective of Susannah....he pleaded with us and begged us not to let her get shots.

If you look at Susannah, you would see a happy, sweet face that lights up the room and her personality has changed drastically in the past month. She no longer cries all the time....yeah!!! She loves playing with her toys, babbling with Jeremiah and cuddling with mommy/daddy. She is an amazing kid and a true blessing from God. I started this blog years ago to be able to document events that happen in our life and so family can keep up with the happenings in our life. I share these details for informational purposes and not for pity. Yeah, it is hard raising two children with special medical issues, but I try to look at the positive side of the situation and remember that God will never give us more than we can handle. All in all, I have been blessed with two healthy children that may need special medical attention from time to time, but thankfully aren't facing any major medical issues.


Things I am doing at six months:

• I am sleeping through the night and get up between 6 & 7 in the morning.
• I don't like sitting in much of anything, but love to play on the floor.
• I love playing with toys and will put anything in my mouth. I'm teething and drooling on everything, but no sign of a tooth yet.
• I still take a morning and afternoon nap.
• I enjoy cooing, babbling and talking to anyone that will listen. I am starting to make sounds similar to dada, but not quite there yet.
• I love to smile and laugh. I have the biggest grin when my mom, dad, or brother talks to me.
• I still have good head control, but still working on sitting up.
• My mom is really happy that I have finally started liking my car seat. I don't cry anymore while we are traveling to church or around town shopping.
• Still wearing 0-3 months clothes, newborn pants, and size 1 diapers.
• Loves bath time and can't get enough of it.

6 months - smiling big



Dressed for church