Weight - 18 pounds 4.5 ounces (7th percentile)
Length 28.4 inches (21st percentile)
Head - 46.5 centimeters (84th percentile)
Clothes: 12 months
Diapers: Size 3
Health:
You had your ONE year well check with Dr. Fink, can you believe you are a whole year old?!? Even though you are my petite child, Dr. Fink isn't worried one bit. He's happy with your progress and overall health. We got the green light to try cow's milk and will be doing that soon, you never liked the bottle so maybe you will prefer cow's milk out of your sippy (or your sister's since you tend to love anything that's hers!)
You had your ONE year well check with Dr. Fink, can you believe you are a whole year old?!? Even though you are my petite child, Dr. Fink isn't worried one bit. He's happy with your progress and overall health. We got the green light to try cow's milk and will be doing that soon, you never liked the bottle so maybe you will prefer cow's milk out of your sippy (or your sister's since you tend to love anything that's hers!)
Diet:
You nurse about 3 times a day (morning, before your afternoon nap, and at bed time), but I think you will be weaning soon as you aren't as interested anymore. When I think about being done nursing, it's bittersweet. On one hand I'm excited, it's been about 3 years since I've been nursing and pregnant free! On the other hand, it's just another sign that you are growing up and becoming a toddler. I love the baby phase and even though I'm excited to watch you grow, it's a little sad. On top of nursing you also eat 3 meals a day and 2-3 snacks. Some new things you've tried and loved are cheese, chicken, mac & cheese, and granola bars. You continue to love bananas, blueberries, applesauce, yogurt, pouches, and any snack in your sister's snack cup!
You nurse about 3 times a day (morning, before your afternoon nap, and at bed time), but I think you will be weaning soon as you aren't as interested anymore. When I think about being done nursing, it's bittersweet. On one hand I'm excited, it's been about 3 years since I've been nursing and pregnant free! On the other hand, it's just another sign that you are growing up and becoming a toddler. I love the baby phase and even though I'm excited to watch you grow, it's a little sad. On top of nursing you also eat 3 meals a day and 2-3 snacks. Some new things you've tried and loved are cheese, chicken, mac & cheese, and granola bars. You continue to love bananas, blueberries, applesauce, yogurt, pouches, and any snack in your sister's snack cup!
Sleep:
On a typical day you wake up between 6:30-7, which is new and I am not a fan. I don't mind waking up early, but I am much happier when there is a 7 instead of a 6 on my clock :) Napping is kind of all over the place as it depends on our schedule for the day. Most days you are still cat napping at some point, but sometimes you hold out until your afternoon nap. I'm hoping to transition you to one, longer afternoon nap per day very soon. Nap time is around 12:30 and you will sleep about 2 hours, sometimes longer. Then, bed time is 7:30 and you sleep until the next morning.
On a typical day you wake up between 6:30-7, which is new and I am not a fan. I don't mind waking up early, but I am much happier when there is a 7 instead of a 6 on my clock :) Napping is kind of all over the place as it depends on our schedule for the day. Most days you are still cat napping at some point, but sometimes you hold out until your afternoon nap. I'm hoping to transition you to one, longer afternoon nap per day very soon. Nap time is around 12:30 and you will sleep about 2 hours, sometimes longer. Then, bed time is 7:30 and you sleep until the next morning.
Likes:
You are super active these days and very rarely sit still. You are very curious and love to crawl around and explore everything around you. Singing, dancing, and clapping are some of your favorite things to do! The Hot Dog song gets you going every single time! We can't go anywhere without you waving to each and every person that walks by. The Little Gym introduced you to sticks and you love to turn everything into a drum these days - straws, spoons, blocks, you name it! You can't get enough of mommy, daddy, Addie, Cooper - and bubbles! You got a lot of awesome new toys for your birthday and they are keeping both you and Addie busy these days!
Dislikes:
Diaper changes, getting dressed, having your face wiped after eating, having something taken away from you, clean up time at the Little Gym
Milestones:
-We celebrated your FIRST birthday!
-You've started standing for a few seconds on your own, looks like we get to go shoe shopping soon :)
-Cruising here and there
-I'm starting to think your toothless smile will be around forever!
-Momma, Dada, and Bye are the words you spit out when your sister stops talking for a split second
-Your all about trying to be independent these days and have given using a spoon and brushing your hair your best shot.
-You've become a climber (thank you Little Gym) and love to climb on your anywhere chair, over top of any toys that are in your way, and even up one step.
-We went to the Outer Banks for your first family vacation.
-We celebrated your FIRST birthday!
-You've started standing for a few seconds on your own, looks like we get to go shoe shopping soon :)
-Cruising here and there
-I'm starting to think your toothless smile will be around forever!
-Momma, Dada, and Bye are the words you spit out when your sister stops talking for a split second
-Your all about trying to be independent these days and have given using a spoon and brushing your hair your best shot.
-You've become a climber (thank you Little Gym) and love to climb on your anywhere chair, over top of any toys that are in your way, and even up one step.
-We went to the Outer Banks for your first family vacation.
Personality:
I cannot believe you are officially ONE year old! My baby Bella is now a toddler and it blows my mind! I feel like just yesterday I was holding you in the hospital for the very first time and now here we are ONE whole year later. My sweet little Bella bean you are so chill and laid back, I love it. You give the best cuddles, hugs, and kisses and have the best toothless smile that I've ever seen! I have loved watching your personality shine through these past couple of months and it amazes me how different you are from your sister. You love to sit back and watch, taking everything in before giving something new a try. When we first started at the Little Gym you were a little overwhelmed, but throughout the summer you've grown so much and I love to watch you take more risks and try new things. I love how you watch and study your big sister's every move. I've caught you coloring with the crayons at her easel, trying to build with the wooden blocks, and putting the letter block in the alphabet train just like she does. You really do look up to her, even at such a young age! I can't wait to continue to watch your bond grow even stronger as you both get older. You are a momma's girl and I love how even in a room full of people you spot me and come after me :) It will never get old! Bella, you've really brought more love and joy to our family than you will ever know. We love you to the moon and back Bella bean!
I cannot believe you are officially ONE year old! My baby Bella is now a toddler and it blows my mind! I feel like just yesterday I was holding you in the hospital for the very first time and now here we are ONE whole year later. My sweet little Bella bean you are so chill and laid back, I love it. You give the best cuddles, hugs, and kisses and have the best toothless smile that I've ever seen! I have loved watching your personality shine through these past couple of months and it amazes me how different you are from your sister. You love to sit back and watch, taking everything in before giving something new a try. When we first started at the Little Gym you were a little overwhelmed, but throughout the summer you've grown so much and I love to watch you take more risks and try new things. I love how you watch and study your big sister's every move. I've caught you coloring with the crayons at her easel, trying to build with the wooden blocks, and putting the letter block in the alphabet train just like she does. You really do look up to her, even at such a young age! I can't wait to continue to watch your bond grow even stronger as you both get older. You are a momma's girl and I love how even in a room full of people you spot me and come after me :) It will never get old! Bella, you've really brought more love and joy to our family than you will ever know. We love you to the moon and back Bella bean!
Visitors:
We had a blast celebrating your first birthday with family and friends! We also got to spend a lot of time with family in the Outer Banks.
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