Clara is 2 Months Old!

Please forgive me for slacking on my blog posts. I'm hoping I can get through this one before little bit wakes up!

{CLARA'S STATS}

• 12 pounds 4 ounces (86%)
• 23.25 inches long (83%)
• Head circumference 15.55 inches (71%)

We are wondering if she'll be tall like her momma!

{FEEDING}

Clara is still eating breastmilk...YAY! She eats 4 ounces every 2.5 to 3 hours. She will sometimes eat 5 ounces if she's really hungry! I still continue to pump every 3 hours and Derek gives her her bottle in the middle of the night. I know he's absolutely exhausted each time he gets up with her, but he totally fakes it for her. I'll hear her just talk to her while he feeds her. He brings her into the living room, sits in his chair and turns on ESPN. It's a very special bonding time for Clara and her daddy!

{SLEEPING}

Just recently, Clara went 7 hours! It was HEAVEN! (Even though I still had to get up to pump.) For the most part, she goes 4 to 5 hours between her first and second feeding. She will go 3 to 4 hours for her next feeding. We cannot complain! Clara is still sleeping in her Rock n Play beside our bed. (It's the greatest thing!) I'm not sure what we will do once she grows out of it.

{CLOTHING}

• Clara is still in size one Pampers. I'm wondering how much longer she will be wearing them though because, just recently, she's had a few blow outs in them! We will finish up the last box and we will have to try the size twos.
• I'm amazed at how the sizes are so different depending on the store. Clara will wear 0 - 3 from some places and 3 - 6 from others. I have begun buying clothes size 6-9 so she can wear them longer.

{PERSONALITY}

• Clara is a happy baby. Her smile just melts my heart. She is especially happy in the mornings (like her Daddy). She has also been "talking" up a storm. She may be a little chatty cathey (like her Mommy).
• She loves her little bouncey. It has become a life saver for me. I put her in it when I get dressed, carry it into the kitchen when I have to clean, etc. It's great! I have to move pretty fast though. She's about done after 15 minutes or so.
• I think our little girl is very sensitive (like Daddy and Mommy.) She still does not like to be changed if she's too tired. She definitely lets us know. Loud noises have just started to bother her as well. Which isn't all that great considering we have two big dogs with big barks!
• Tummy time is NOT her favorite! We try it a few times a day, but she gets very upset. She does, however, hold her head up very well while we are holding her.
• She still loves her baths! Baths ARE her favorite!
• She is our cuddle bug. She just melts right into you. I hope she never grows out of that.