Super-Chio!

Two Months

Daddy's Girl

My daughter likes to eat...

...and she isn't shy about it.  Here are some of the interesting places she has demanded that I feed her:

NYC Subway, A line
Post Office
Walking home from the Post Office
Darling Coffee
Chelsea Market
Highline
Central Park
Shake Shack
Bus from New Jersey
Gardenstate Mall
Fort Tryon Park
Wiggles and Giggles

So, yea, pretty much every place I've been in the past two months...
Props to NYC people who take things in stride and have never given me sh*t for popping my boob out.    It beats a screaming baby.  And many thanks to my family who just visited.  They saw me sweating, trying to figure out how to feed her in our carrier.  With their support and a little practice I feel much more confident going out in public now.

Milestones

We've seen incredible development in Chio's motor skills this past week.  I attribute it to all the attention from loved ones!  We have taken a movement development class twice.  It is mostly for my learning and so that I can support her development, not an instructional class.  It is very interesting, especially studying babies of all ages.  We have a lot of fun in our future!  At seven weeks old (!!!) these things are standing out.

-Smiles at people.  So cute!
-Giggles.  Mostly in her sleep, occasionally on accident while awake.  Yesterday she burped and the whole room laughed.  She giggled right afterwards!  I'm sure it was on accident, but it was sure adorable.
-Brings fists to mouth.  Again, usually by accident, but once it's there she goes to town sucking on it!  It is becoming more common and deliberate.
-Lifts head when on someone's chest or when on her belly.
-Turns head toward voice, lights, music...
-Kicks, a LOT!  Well, she's always done that, but it seems more on purpose now.  Especially when she's excited, not just when she has gas!

She looks like she's on the move here, but she really just using her arms to lift her head.  Pretty advanced!  The most impressive part is that she already knows she needs to get her hands in front and under her to lift up!  She does it out of frustrations.  She is one determined little girl. 

Look at those legs fly!

Tummy time

Oh Hi!  I'm just an adorable little baby holding up my own head:)

Smiling on purpose!

 Laughing in her sleep 

Following moving mobile with her eyes

Fist, lights, music!

A Week of Wonderful

Chelsea Market

Highline Park

Central Park

Post bath grins

Playing with Grandpa on new activity mat

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!  (Chocolate Brownie Bash)

Chio takes a bottle (with my permission!)

On Friday I had a Doctor's appointment.  I was nervous to leave Chio, but knew she would be in good hands.  I was only gone about two hours, and she slept most of the time I was gone.  I got home just in time to watch Grandma and Grandpa give her the first (successful) bottle (of breastmilk I had pumped that morning).  It went really well.  I contribute it to the professionals (G&G)!! FYI: I used Playtex Natural Nursers with Drop-ins on a recommendation from a lactation consultant.  I saw no major difference in gassiness.  

I think Grandpa enjoyed the experience!!  Chio sure did.  I had to make up for the missed cuddle time though.  It was harder for Mommy than for baby.  I think I was traumatized by our first attempt back at two weeks of age.  

Family Visit!

Chio got to meet five other family members yesterday when the Kratzers and Burnetts landed. She got passed around for lots of kisses and cooings. Many many more adorable pictures to come!