Emma is 5 months old today! The last 2 weeks have gone much better than the previous month. Emma is now eating 4 times a day, nursing in the morning around 8am and in the afternoon around 4pm, and having a 5oz milk + 5Tb cereal bottle around 12pm, and a 6-7oz milk + 6-7Tb cereal bottle around 7pm. She goes to bed about 7:30pm and sleeps until 7:30-8am. Such a change from just a few weeks ago! Having the right meds and the thickened feedings have really helped her feel so much better. We are going to her Peds ENT next week and we'll do a weight check. We think she's getting chubbier every day and are hoping she's still gaining weight well (we're guessing about 14lbs, we'll see :o)). Emma is able to stay awake longer stretches now and enjoys the Jumperoo, the exersaucer, Bumbo seat and just being held and cuddled - especially sitting with Daddy, although she is a mama's girl when she's upset, hungry or tired. She is taking 3 naps during the day. Usually 2 hrs in the morning, 2-3 hrs in the afternoon, and 1 hr in the evening around 5-6pm. She is very alert and interactive. She is usually happy even if she misses her nap, which is a change from Will, who turned into a gremlin without his naps! She is a great joy and we love her to pieces!
