BB Update

[raangoli]

New thread so it doesn't get lost for those who love to hear about our fierce little one

She had her 3 month well visit. Basically she's awesome (slight exaggeration).

She's now 10lbs 14oz!! And 21.25 inches. And has a 38cm head. I always joke that she has a huge head which is funny bc when she was born they said it was so tiny. All the more room for that beautiful brain of hers.

The doctor is really pleased with her weight gain over the last month. And we got the go ahead to let her go longer at night for feedings. HALLELUJAH!!! Sleep, glorious sleep for us all!

She does have a slightly flat spot and torticollis so we have some stretches we need to do with her.

Because of the torticollis she has a mean side eye that even the doctor laughed at. (Secretly I love it because it cracks me up. But I know she needs to move her head.)

[UnderProtest]

Pics? Especially of the side eye!

[explorer2001]

Yay, BB! You strong girl! Keep up the good growing.

[raangoli]

For a limited time. And PDQ.

<there used to be a chubby cheeked baby here. Trust me when I say she's the most adorable baby ever >

[scm1011]

Woot, go BB! I love reading these positive updates!

[UnderProtest]

LOVE!!!!!

[mbcdefg]

Fantastic update!!! It always warms my heart to hear how well she's doing  (heart)

And, yes, that is one mighty fine side-eye. LOL. Sassy girl.

[lys]

She is PRECIOUS!

[konapoppy]

OMG you two are so stinking adorable.

And congrats on getting more sleep!

[justjen]

Ah! Such a cutie!! Go BB

[raangoli]

Apr 29, 2016 12:38:24 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Fantastic update!!! It always warms my heart to hear how well she's doing  (heart)

And, yes, that is one mighty fine side-eye. LOL. Sassy girl.

I can't tell you how often I laugh at the faces she makes. And it has no effect on her which further cracks me up.

That particular side was was after she wouldn't go back to bed in the morning. It was like she was saying "muhaha my nefarious plan to wake momma up worked. Let's play!"

[sparkythelawyer]

That is an EXCELLENT side eye. Way to grow, baby!

[raangoli]

Also I was telling MH today that it's so strange that she's my baby. Like how is she 50% Indian and looks nothing like it? His genes are strong! I look like her nanny!

[whitemerlot]

She is awesome!

[mbcdefg]

Apr 29, 2016 12:45:59 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also I was telling MH today that it's so strange that she's my baby. Like how is she 50% Indian and looks nothing like it? His genes are strong! I look like her nanny!

Maybe her features will change as she gets older? I've known newborns who were nearby unrecognizable once they reached toddlerhood.

My (white) cousin lives across the country and I've never met her kids. She posted pics to FB when she and her (white) husband had their first baby ... for a moment I wondered if he was adopted, because he looked NOTHING like either of them. Now he's 5 and looks just like my cousin. 

[konapoppy]

Apr 29, 2016 12:45:59 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Also I was telling MH today that it's so strange that she's my baby. Like how is she 50% Indian and looks nothing like it? His genes are strong! I look like her nanny!

You do not look like the nanny! I bet as her hair gets longer it will be more obvious (at least that has been true for all of my other friends with mixed ethnicity babies). 

[raangoli]

Yea she may get a bit more brown as she grows but MH is super pale, so we will see. And I'm not a dark brown either. I'm sure her hair will be awesome though

[jennistarr1]

OMG the side eye, love her!

[dr.girlfriend]

SO CUTE!!! (The both of you!) DS was pretty white at first, which was hilarious because I'm Indian and DH is black, including half Ethiopian which is like *very* dark-skinned.

[raangoli]

dr.girlfriend omg he's so handsome!! Even in the newborn picture. And I love his hair! And those eyes! Yes, I'm swooning over your little man <3

[boiler717]

She's beautiful! Great job, momma!

[rootbeerfloat]

You and BB are adorable!

FWIW, both of my kids are fair, though they turn a little more golden in the summer. DS barely resembles me, but DD looks like me... just whiter lol. I'm guessing BB will look like you more as she grows out of babyhood.

[Pom]

You are both so beautiful. It makes me tear-up to hear and see how great she is doing! Big heart and hugs for you and BB.

[raangoli]

Thanks everyone! I'm tearing up at all the love for her. She is so blessed to have so many who are pulling for her. ❤️

[ijack]

She is so adorable!
And yay for good weight gain, I hope you guys can get some sleep!

[jerseyjaybird]

Go BB!!!!!!!

I'm so thrilled to read this, and to see pictures! She's adorable!
Her side-eye game is strong. That first picture is just aching to be a meme.

And you! Gorgeous, and so happy. How are you maintaining your eyebrows so well during this stage, by the way?

[kadams767]

Great update! So happy for you all!!!

[raangoli]

jerseyjaybird thank you! Especially for the eyebrow comment! I haven't been able to get them threaded since before she was born. But I've been using one of those precision trimmers to keep things in check. Up close its not the greatest but they're passable

[awkwardpenguin]

She's so beautiful and such a fighter!

[orangeblossom]

Great update.

I love the side eye!  Start 'em young.