Look at who is getting to be such a big girl! 7 months already. Wow.This month brought big milestones:
- Juliet starting sitting, unassisted. It literally happened overnight about 3 weeks ago. One day she was super wobbly and couldn't sit without being held up, the next day she was all "I got this, you can let go now".
- She started sleeping on her tummy at night. She decided this was the preferred method of sleep, much to my dismay. I know once they are strong enough to roll over it is perfectly safe to sleep on their tummies, but I am a high anxiety new momma and I find myself staring at the video monitor at night and checking in on her multiple times. Juliet continues to be a good sleeper, for the most part, and only once in a while wakes up at 3 or 4am to eat or for some soothing.
- Being a bouncy baby in her jumperoo. My mom bought her one a couple months ago and Juliet would just sit in it and play with the toys. Now she jumps and laughs and yells. Her legs move like a little Irish dancer and I am way too entertained by this. The iPhone videos of her bouncing are out of control.
- Juliet started daycare. My mom watched her all summer and boy was she spoiled. Rocked during her naps, held all day, lots of stroller rides. It was a great summer for grandma and Juliet and I was so happy knowing my sweetie had the best care. The day after Labor Day I dropped my sweet girl off at daycare. It is a great in-home daycare and good friends of ours take their little one year old girl there. Juliet has been doing really well and making new friends. The older kids adore her and when I drop her off in the morning they exclaim with joy, "Juliet is here!", which I find so sweet and adorable. The only tears with the daycare drop-offs have been mine, but I've been doing a lot better the past week or so.
Sweet girl, the best part of each day is coming home to see you. We have so much fun in the evenings playing with toys, reading, eating yummy squash and green beans (your faves) and snuggling while you breastfeed. Our weekends are filled with so many fun adventures; the apple orchard, long walks with daddy, visits from Grandma Karen and Uncle Justin, sleeping in and cuddling in bed and lots of family time with grandma and grandpa, aunts, uncles and cousin Chloe.
Just as every parent I know has told me, it gets better and better everyday. I love seeing you take in the world with your beautiful, big eyes and you make me so happy with your smiles and giggles. Momma and daddy love you way too much, girlie! Happy 7 months!
It is so heartbreaking to hear that you have to leave a so little baby with foreign people for all day long:-(
ReplyDeleteIt is heartbreaking that you feel the need to post negative comments on this blog. If you don't agree with daycare and it upsets you, then simply don't read this blog.
Delete12njpx - sorry, but your post is ridiculous. I happily bring my child to daycare and love that she is exposed to socializing with peers and "foreign people" (Thpugh it is downright ignorant to call anyone that - even though my child is in a language immersion daycare). I could stay home, but my child has a richer experience in daycare. I hope Jenna can block you by your IP address, because you don't deserve to participate in this conversation.
DeleteHappy 7 months Juliet! I can't believe you got her to smile in the photos!
ReplyDeleteKatie
FYI to l2njpx, or whatever the hell your name is, I am a full-time working mom and therefore need to bring my child to daycare. They are not "foreign people", I spent months researching and interviewing daycares and found the best fit for my baby. Juliet is being socialized, has fun and is getting lots of attention and great care.
ReplyDeleteBasically my response is "screw you". I am sick of these types of comments. Juliet goes to daycare. I have spoken about this since she has been born and so this is not new news. She's a happy, social little girl. Does she look "heart-broken" or sad to you in these photos? Yeah. I didn't think so.
Ugh...judgy people are just the best, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteHappy 7 months Juliet! What a darling little girl! She is obviously well-loved and cared for wherever she goes!
ReplyDeleteJenna, good for you for standing up to people that feel like they should comment on your parenting and family decisions. TONS of kids go to daycare, obviously, and are A-OK. Sure we'd love to spend more time with our babies (me included!!) but working has it's benefits too! And it's great that Juliet gets to be loved by EVEN MORE people! So yeah, screw them. xo
I'm a work at home mom due to need to work and not having a career that would help with costs of daycare. Somedays when I am on deadline and I am working nearly all day long I cringe because my son is not getting the attention and social needs met. Sure, I feed him, chane him, and get his naps in... But, I know he'd be getting more direct care (or at least have some fun) at daycare.
ReplyDeleteWe all are just trying to be the best mothers we can be. And, nowadays that also means providing for our families, making sure we are fulfilled and happy people, and spending time with our children.
You are doing a fabulous job. I'm pretty sure that top commenter is a spammer as well...
My only response to 12njpx is....were you an unloved, unwanted child since you feel the need to be negative about this? Your response appears to have alot of hidden anger and you are directing it at a mother who clearly loves and cares for her child deeply. Maybe some therapy and self-reflection on your own childhood would help you!! Juliet is very much loved and a very happy child. Grandma Karen
ReplyDeleteHappy 7th months sweet Juliet! You are getting bigger and cutier each day!
ReplyDeleteLibby
Yay, Juliet!! It's been so fun watching you grow into such a beautiful, absolutely adored baby girl!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet sweet girl! I love seeing these updates and watching her grow! Do you ever just pinch yourself because you can't believe she's really your daughter? We do that sometimes. Life is pretty amazing! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSorry! I have to comment again. ;) She looks really grown up in the photo on the right! The way she is sitting is so big-girlish! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteK, I have momma brain today. I meant the photo on the left. UGH! :)
ReplyDeleteJuliet is just getting more and more adorable! Please keep posting monthly pics and milestones. As a mom of a 17 year old, I like to get cute baby fixes online. You are doing a wonderful job as her mother.
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