Jazlyn is 4 months old

Jazlyn turned 4 months old on September 15th. I took her in for her 4 month check-up on Wednesday. Well she is growing as she is now 23 1/2 inches long, but she only weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. She gained a whopping 1 lb in 2 months. I could tell she was growing because her newborn outfits were getting small on her (the onesies were becoming too short). I didn't think she had gained a lot of weight but thought she was at least over 9 lbs. She's close. The doctor didn't seem too worried, but he does want me to get another feeding in a day. She is now up to 4 ounces at a time. Since she has been sleeping through the night since she was 4 weeks old, she doesn't get any feedings in the middle of the night. She was only eating 5 times a day. We are squeezing another feeding in during the daytime which means her naps get cut short. I have to take her back in a month just for a weighing.

We did get Jazlyn's 3 month proofs back. We were able to get a couple good ones with her smiling. They turned out really good. I hope to have the pictures back sometime this week and then I will scan some to post.

Jazlyn is now starting to really hold onto things and bring them to her face. She likes to put her blanket in her face. She is blowing lots of bubbles. Although she is not teething just yet, she definitely drools alot and loves to suck on toys and teething rings. She continues to coo but is now starting to laugh out loud. Alex really gets her laughing. I think his mustache and goatee really get her tickled. Or maybe it's just because he's funny looking that does it. JK :)

I was struggling a little bit with breastfeeding, but after a few suggestions it is getting better. The doctor prescribed a pill for me that seems to help mothers produce more milk. After taking it for 3 days now, I am starting to see an improvement. I have also added one more pumping in during the work day. My job has been keeping me so busy that I was only getting 1-2 pumpings in a day. It just wasn't enough. I am now making sure I take time out of my day to do this as it is so important as long as I am wanting to breastfeed Jazlyn. My goal is to breastfeed her until she is 9 months old if not longer.

We just recently got great news that Jazlyn is going to have a little cousin to play with come this next Spring. Alex's sister Audra is expecting her first child in March. So they will be less than a year apart. We are still praying for Melanie and Kyle to get pregnant again soon as well.