Chloe is on her way!

Chloe is on her way to see us for the weekend!

She's sitting on her own!

This weekend, Chloe began to sit unsupported. Her mom reports that she is wobbly and doesn't sit for long, but it is exciting! She turned 6 months old this past week and it is a good time to say thanks again for all the prayers, attention, and help that she received when she was born. She's making great progress!

First Tooth

If you look close you can see her tooth!

Chloe still loves to kick!

Chloe spent a few days with us and enjoyed the extra attention of two very attentive grandparents. Her grandad strolled her all around the mall, never stopping but for a second or two as Chloe would whine designating for him to get moving! She proudly sat on Santa's lap without a tear and even came away with some of Santa's beard in her hand! This week she weighed 15.1 lbs and is still making obvious progress with her hands. Poor thing, she has another ear infection which makes the feeding painful and stressful. She is cheerful at all times (except feeding) and very alert to what is happening around her. She loves the TV and reacts to music, football, and cartoons. She pulls off her socks and plays with her feet and still cuddles up sucking her thumb when she gets sleepy.

Chloe enjoyed a visit from Honey!

Chloe has a tooth!

Chloe's mom discovered a sore on her thumb and thought the splints had caused it. It turned out to be caused by a new tooth that interfered with Chloe's thumb sucking! In the same day, we celebrated her first roll over, so we are enjoying her progress in development. Her hands continue to be more open and I watched her reach and attempt to grab a toy. She actually pulled the handle to start the music in her bouncy seat using her thumb and first finger - I was impressed but not certain it wasn't an accident! She laughs a lot and still loves to kick those legs.

Chloe holds her head up in Tummy Time

Chloe in a big girl stroller

Chloe took her first stroll in the regular stroller without being strapped into the carseat.

Halloween Nap

Chloe is having better feeds and is over 14 pounds now. Her fingers are better and she continues the physical therapy and splints. She giggles and responds to attention. As you see in this image, she now regularly enjoys her thumb when she gets sleepy.

Boo! it's a caterpillar!

Chloe spent her first Halloween as a caterpillar. Actually she only spent part of the day as a caterpillar. The costume was hot and she got fussy!