3 Months Today

Our little girl joined us three months ago today. We can't quite believe it has already been three months. We recently discontinued the formula supplement with her milk since the doctor said that was OK. This way we can keep the samples we have been sent and the stash of preemie formula we got from the hospital for when she moves off breast milk. Claire seems to actually be eating better without the formula. We knew without it she would want to take more as it wouldn't be as filling but she might also be going through another growth spurt.

We still don't have a consistent sleeping pattern. This is one of the areas where Claire's 'corrected age' really is evident. She behaves more like a 7 week old. All attempts by mom & dad to create a pattern have been for naught. Mom would have liked a more consistent pattern in time for her return to work, but oh well.

The weather has been iffy as of late (hail yesterday for a spell) so mom & Claire went to the mall to get out of the house. This was Claire's first shopping trip (outside of Target and the grocery store). Claire was a trooper and slept the whole time. This didn't stop her from coming home with some cute outfits.

Claire ready to head out for her trip to the mall. She obviously does not know what excitement awaits her.
Claire and Tabitha

Modeling for mom

Let the brainwashing begin... Claire wears her Gopher cheerleading outfit on Saturday.
Claire sports her pink shoes from Jen E. Claire's shoe collection is a little light in mom's standards (only 4 pair!)
Claire has been a good sport this week as mom snapped numerous photos. We're pretty confident those eyes are going to stay blue.

Nearing 3 months

9 lbs 9 oz. That's what the little chunky monkey weighed in at yesterday. Mom & Claire made another visit to the doctor to check on Claire's congestion. All is well, no issues with her ears or lungs so our doctor feels it will eventually go away. Claire has small nasal passages so any amount of congestion makes her sound like she can't breathe.

This hasn't stopped Claire from heading out on the town. Mom, dad and Claire visited the great MN Get-Together last week. Next year mom imagines Claire will make her own food requests but this year she was stuck getting what mom wanted (pronto pup, gelato, fries, cheese curds and mini-donuts -so healthy!). Claire lasted for about 3 hours in the stroller before she said enough! Feed me and get me out of this thing. Claire took her bottle in the shade and since sunscreen is a no-no we threw a blanket over her head and walked the rest of the way to the car.

Sunday we headed to the marina to visit with some of the Whitcomb family. Grandma Jackie and Papa have a slip in Bayport. Claire stayed in her stroller while we were down by the boat but came out for a visit when we got back up to the parking lot.

Wednesday Claire and mom headed out to lunch with Dianna and new babe Riley (one of Claire's future boyfriends). Mom heads back to work on 9/20 so she is packing in visits with friends and spending as much time as she can with Claire.

Little Chick

Claire in her hand painted onesie from her second cousin once removed (??) Amy Wood Thomas.

Out of the bassinet...

and into the crib. Claire made the decision to begin sleeping in her own room the other night. Actually, she spit up after one of her middle of the night feedings and the quilting needed to be washed so dad put her in the crib. Since she did well mom & dad decided it was time to make the move official. She had been napping in the crib during the day to get used to the room and the crib.

The first night was fine for Claire, but not for mom. Up every couple of hours for feedings and to check on her. Mom is having some issues with not being able to hear Claire breathing. Last night went better (as Claire pulled another long stretch of sleep) but mom still went in to check on her multiple times.

Chipmunk Cheeks

Some closeups for Kim in FL.



And one of her cute little tootsie.

Congestion

Ms. Claire has a cold. Mom & Claire headed to Grandpa Jim & Grandma Joanne's for a couple of days while Dad and Jordan went on their annual camping trip. Thank goodness family is nearby as mom would have been very stressed without the sage advice of Grandma Joanne.

Claire seems to be stuffed up but is fairing better today. Hopefully the worst of it will pass and she can begin to recover. Her appetite has not been impacted, she is just sleeping more than her norm. Mom hopes that it passes quickly so she can quit worrying about additional breating issues and things like pneumonia. How unfair to be 2 months old and dealing with a summer cold. Curses.