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9 MONTHS.... and 13 days


Audrey had her 9 month check up and is doing really great. I was so bummed because they normally don't have to give shots at this check up but because they were out of one last time she ended up having to get one. She is pretty much a nightmare at the doctors because she gets so nervous. As soon as the nurse or doctor touch her she starts screaming and screaming, and honestly if you've never heard my daughter scream you will never understand what this is like. But, the good news is she is developing great and that is such a blessing.

She took her first step last Sunday, but still hasn't quite figured out the walking thing. I tried to get a picture of her standing up but she wouldn't cooperate. She is such a mover and a groover she can't bear to sit still. She has a little temper and gets really upset when we do something she doesn't like... kinda makes me nervous, I mean seriously she is only 9 months isn't that supposed to happen in the 2's. She HATES her car seat, crib, being put down because she needs to see what's going on, and most baby food. She LOVES to laugh, play, clap her hands, talk, nurse, her Granny Jules, anything grown ups eat, books, baths, going outside, the mirror, pictures of herself,  and getting into everything.

Things I worry about right now: weening off of nursing, getting her to sleep in her crib, 

I seriously adore her! Being a mom is a lot harder than anticipated, but I think that has a lot to do with Audrey's personality :) This last week I wasn't able to take care of her as much as normal due to the kidney stone and the flu, I thought I was missing out so much. I'm so lucky I get to be home with her and be able to love her every minute of the day :)

Comments

kemra said…
Wow, you guys have had a rough week! I hope that you are feeling better now!

Audrey is so cute! She's growing up so fast!
November 15, 2008 at 8:23 AM
Unknown said…
Hello, Amelia! I linked to your blog from Hel's blog, and thought I'd introduce myself since we seem to have a few things in common. I'm LDS, married in the SL Temple 23 years ago, husband's an FBI guy and I'm a music teacher and mom. Anyway, if you're curious as to what your life might look like in 20 years or so, come on over to my blog! (I'm normal and safe, I promise!)
November 17, 2008 at 1:17 PM
dntbaker said…
she is so cute. we need to get together sometime, i feel so disconected ;) seriously though we do need to do lunch again or something. are you going to the twilight movie with anyone? rebecca wont come with me, so i need a friend.. what do you say?
November 17, 2008 at 7:50 PM
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