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It is amazing that Addie has been in our family for four months now. I have been thinking about how much our lives have changed in these four short, wonderful months. I have learned so much about myself and discovered a kind of love that I will never be able to put into words for this little girl. I have come so far from bringing Addie home from the hospital with no clue what I was doing to now, where for the most part being able to know Addie's needs and trust my motherly instincts. This mom business is the hardest work out there...but so worth it! Addie had her 4 month appointment today and the doc says she is doing great. The heart murmur she had at her 2 month appointment was gone (wahoo) and she is growing very well and finally started getting some height on her! Here are her stats:

height-24.7 inches-64%

weight-15lbs 8oz-84%

head-41cm-47%

Here are some things that Addie has been up to this past month:

Enduring endless picture-taking from her adoring mommy

Putting everything she can in her mouth, her fingers being her fav

Still refusing to smile for the camera

Discovering her feet

Hanging out with me 24/7

Batting and grabbing at toys

Putting toys in her mouth

Playing naked...her favorite way to play

Standing up with help

Sucking on those fingers

Enjoying tummy time more-she rolled over on October 29th and hasn't done it since!

Playing with her cousin Jace

Sleeping great...when swaddled

Visiting the Gateway for the first time and loving the fountains

Addie is our high maintenance, drama queen who has stolen our hearts. She can't handle being awake and not being talked to and played with, making for very unproductive days, and she has a serious set of lungs and wants everyone to know it. I can already tell she is going to have quite a personality!