6 months

WINNING! ...the bed battle that is. I am a fierce competitor and I will not give up easily. I wanted my rock n play bed back and I got it. 

The crib remains empty except for playtime while mom showers. Waking up every hour all night long wasn't doing the trick so I resorted to getting sympathy votes. Look how well I've perfected my sad face

Mom and dad couldn't get the crib as elevated as the rocker which keeps my nighttime vomiting at a minimum. So after two weeks of waking up with formula coming out of my nose, they caved. Sorry to get graphic but hey, it worked. Of course they assure me the fight is not over. Mom has a wedge pillow being delivered soon and is positive it will do the trick. I'm happy to give it a try but I won't guarantee I will sleep there. In the meantime, I promised to resist the urge to pull myself up and hop over the side of the bassinet. See, I'm reasonable.

Last Tuesday I turned 6 months old. Besides being a super fun age, it also means mom and dad are able to file the adoption papers in court so their names will be on my birth certificate. It is the last step in the adoption process and while things have been irrevocable since May, it becomes completely official.  This is significant because it means I will be able to get a passport and dad will not be able to leave the country without me like he did in June. Hopefully the court date will be in the next couple weeks. 

Just thought you may want to see how flexible I am

As far as growth goes, I have completely stalled out. I look like an older baby and can sport some pretty great pony tails, but my height and weight are the same as they were at my 4.5 month appointment (13.6 pounds) and 23.5". As you will see from the pictures, I am not thin by any means so we don't think there is any reason for concern.  And my doctors are watching me like a hawk so they will let us know if we need to adjust meds or anything. 

Developmentally I am about the same. I really prefer just sitting and playing with my toys over moving around the room. I have a very laid back personality. I enjoy the daily walks we take and still love being carried in either the "blue thing" or the regular carrier. Mom took tons of pictures on my 6 month birthday so I will sign off with those.

Cheers!

alexa