41 WEEKS

Reagan made it through her first cold & is feeling much better. The coolest thing that happened this week is that Reagan communicated for the first time through sign language. We've been doing baby signs for the past 5 months & using maybe 7 signs with her. When we were at dinner & feeding her little Gerber Graduate yogurt bites, she did the sign for "more." It was really cute & very exciting to think that she's able to communicate with us in that way! Reagan loves playing in her blue bathtub; especially when it's not bath time. Here are some photos of her in the blue tub, the real tub & in her room.
41 WEEKS

40 WEEKS - SICK BABY

So, Reagan is sick for the first time this weekend. She had a runny nose on Thursday & by Friday had developed a raspy cough. Due to the wintry weather, Reagan's pediatrician's office was closed, so we couldn't get in to see the doctor. Despite not feeling well, Reagan slept pretty well waking at 11:30pm & 5am but quickly going back to sleep. Although she nursed well before bed, she cried when she tried to nurse this morning. I figured it was possible that she might have an ear infection, plus I wanted a doctor to listen to her chest, so Eric & I brought her to the weekend clinic this morning. Turns out she does have a minor infection in her right ear. 24 hours on the antibiotic & I bet she'll feel a lot better. Here are a few shots from earlier this week when she was feeling well.

WEEKS 37-39

What a fun holiday season we've had. We spent Thanksgiving day w/Eric's family & then headed up on Friday to spend the weekend w/my parents, sister & her boyfriend. Christmas was celebrated multiple times; the Sunday before with the Browns, at Eric's office party on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day with my family. Eric's parents were able to join us for Christmas dinner along with my Aunt Becky & her family. Of course, Reagan made out like a bandit. She didn't really know what was going on but has enjoyed all the wonderful gifts she received. Since Thanksgiving, Reagan has really started moving. She really didn't start fully crawling until about the week before Christmas, but she hasn't stopped since. She's now pulling herself up to a standing position. When I got to her room this morning, she was standing in her crib. She's growing so fast & is so much fun. Reagan continues to be an extremely happy baby & loves people. She charms anyone she sees out in public with her gap-toothed grin & double-handed wave. As we like to say, "She's a doll!"
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39 WEEKS

WEEK 34, 35 & 36

Reagan is 8 months old today! I can't believe how fast this year is going. Reagan has changed so much these past few months & is so much fun. She is an unbelievably happy little girl & so smart, too. Reagan loves to read & especially to turn the pages all by herself. Her second top tooth is working it's way in; it's almost here, thank goodness. Teething continues to disrupt her sleep, but overall, she's been a trooper! On November 12, 2009 (Eric's & my 4th anniversary), Reagan slept through the night for the first time. She did that for 3 of 5 days & then was back to waking up. Still, she's making progress. She's eating her solid foods really well & is growing wonderfully. She weighed around 16 lbs. 5 oz the other day.
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35 WEEKS

WEEKS 31, 32 & 33

Three more weeks have passed...wow, time is flying! Reagan's top tooth has finally broken through her gum, so she should have a few days of relief until the other tooth begins to move down. She tolerated the pain pretty well, but the night the tooth came in, she wouldn't eat & was a bit fussy. Her refusal to nurse had me worried for a little while, but thank goodness for Motrin. We spent last night at my parents' house as Eric was out of town. My mom was playing patty-cake with Reagan & Reagan started clapping along w/my mom. It's so neat to watch her imitate us & pick up on new things so quickly. She's been babbling a lot lately as well. Da-da-da seems to be her favorite sound at the moment!
HALLOWEEN

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33 WEEKS

WEEKS 28, 29 & 30

There are a couple of things I know for sure about Reagan. First, she is a very happy baby. Second, she does not like to sleep! Naps have been hit or miss these past few weeks. Some days she'll nap for a couple of hours throughout the day & then other days she'll only go down for a half hour. That makes for a LONG day. Still, it's hard to complain. She's growing so quickly & I can't believe October is just about over...that means Reagan is already 7 months old! She still hasn't started crawling but continues to roll wherever she wants to go. As of yesterday, Reagan is teething again. Her top left tooth is beginning it's journey; I just hope it breaks through the gum quickly. I think the other top tooth isn't too far behind. I haven't shot any photos yet from the 30th week, but for now, here are some shots from a few weeks ago.
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WEEK 29