Rolling Over

Cora is officially rolling over from her back to her tummy. Once she's on her tummy she can get her arms out from under her but she can't quite get in the push up position. I read that it's usually harder to roll from back to stomach than stomach to back and it usually doesn't happen at 11 weeks. We're so proud of her!

When I lay her down at night I lay her on her back but she usually turns on her side. I guess thats the way she prefers to sleep. She just makes me nervous.

How'd She Do That?

I got up at 6 Sunday morning to go let our friends' dog out for them because they were out of town. I didn't look in on Cora before I left because I knew she was waking up and that I would be back in a few minutes anyway. So I took care of the dog and was only gone about ten minutes but when I got home Josh was in Cora's room. He came out and said "did you see our daughter?". I said "No. Why?" Josh said he found Cora laying towards the foot of her crib on her stomach. He said she was still swaddled and her arms were still swaddled (she usually wiggles them free). She does get pretty squirmy but we were so surprised that she turned all the way over! We usually just find her turned a different direction.
During the day on Sunday she was playing on her play mat and I watched her turn over on her side several times. She didn't make it all the way over to her stomach but I have a feeling it won't be long until she masters a complete turn over.
She also has really started "talking". She doesn't have that infant cry anymore, she uses her voice now to let you know she needs something. You can talk and mimic her and she will just talk right back and smile!
I have really noticed in the past few days that she is filling out and getting stronger. She doesn't feel so fragile anymore. My baby girl is growing up so fast!
I'll post some new pics soon....

2 month pictures

Doctor Appointment

Today Josh and I took Cora to the doctor. It was supposed to be her 4 week check up but her doctor had been out on vacation and couldn't get her in until today. Anyway, Cora will be 2 months old this coming Monday so I asked them if they could just do her 2 month check up now. So they did. Cora got her first shots today and she cried really hard. Josh and I felt so bad for her. I fed her in the car though afterwards and that made her go to sleep. She measured 22 1/4 inches long, weighed 10 lbs 4.5 oz and her head measured 15 in. So she's in the 50th percentile for everything. She is growing and developing as she should. We couldn't be happier!

7 weeks old

First time trying out my Bumbo seat with mommy close by.

This helps me strengthen my neck muscles.

Spending quality time with mommy after our first full day apart.

I love playing on my play mat!

Chillin'

6 Weeks Old

Today I went back to work and Cora went to the sitter. This week I'm working 1/2 days and I'll probably go full days next week. I figured it would be better for both of us to ease into it. I was ready to go back to work. I was sick of sitting at home and not being able to get much done. Plus I'm starting a new position at work so I'm training for now. It's kind of a whole new life with a new baby and a new job.

As you can see by the picture, all the kids loved Cora and I'm sure Cora loved all the attention.

This past Saturday was my 10 year high school reunion at Fat Jacks. It was great to see everyone and to get out by myself for a little bit. I found myself mostly talking about Cora though. I guess that's what happens when you're a new mom.

Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping baby

4 Weeks Old

Sleeping with Daddy

Visiting great great grandma Long

Visiting great grandma Horath

Swinging with Aunt Amanda on the deck while grandma, Josh and I plant flowers.

This post is long overdue but I have quickly learned that there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. It has also been an adjustment for me because I am such a scheduler and that goes by the wasteside when you have a newborn. Everyone is doing really great though and I can't believe I have to go back to work in two weeks. Cora is getting so big and changing so much.

Cora got to meet her great great grandma Long two weekends ago and this past weekend she got to meet her great grandma Horath. My sister came home from Arizona so she could see Cora and I think she likes her just a little bit. She's here for a week so it will be nice for the three of us to hang out and catch up.

Cora and I have spent a few days outside in the yard and on the wonderful swing Josh bought me for Mother's Day. I love it and Cora enjoys being outside. We've also been on a few walks.

Josh and I got away together for a little bit last night. My mom and sister watched her while Josh and I went for a ride on the Harley to Bloomington so we could get something to eat. So Cora got to have her second bottle ever and she sucked it down with no problems.

Grandpa Frink has been getting their pool ready so I can't wait to get Cora in there. She loves taking baths so I hope she likes swimming just as well.