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I can’t believe it’s already 6 months! We go for our appt this week and of course they called and are out of the flu shot, so we’ll have to come back. Grrrr. I some how have managed to continue exclusively pump (with occasional emergency motn nursing) and a couple ounces of formula every other day or so. I’m super proud (and over it), hahaha.

We started baby led weaning... it’s hillarious, messsssy, and a little nerve wracking - but my bff swears by it (and she’s a dietician who used it on her last kid) so we are attempting it.

Got some independent sitting going on, and on the verg of crawling I think. Hoping “mama” is coming soon... and wondering where the first teeth are??

We are debating daycare and return to school in January...

@Bmaja: nice! I’m jealous of the independent sitting. I hope we get there soon. I’ve also given L a few BLW style foods. It’s pretty hilarious and definitely “just for fun” at this point.

As far as favorite toys L is loving the fabric style baby books and her brother’s magnatiles. She can roll to get all over a room but isn’t super precise. So a floor full of magnatiles are great for her. She can roll over ones in her way but we have enough we can scatter them all over so there’s always one do play with no matter where she lands

@JennyLayneAZ: good news! They got the flu shot an hr or so before we got there and both got it out of the way. It was not pleasant. Hubby went yesterday (with ds1) and we learned that if you cough a few times and they stick you... you can’t feel it. She wants to try that next time.

As for BLW... definitely suggest googling about how to feed them. Solid Starts is a great resource. Make sure you understand gaggling versus choking and what to do or not do... cuz it can be a little... harrowing. And yes we now have to do a bath after every meal... it’s not ny favorite part.

She's crawling!! I cannot believe we're here already. She isn't even sitting independently yet so we totally bypassed my favorite baby stage - when they can sit but not crawl.

@JennyLayneAZ: it's amazing how fast they go from 0 to full-speed. My boys had their first experience with her crawling to get to their stuff this morning and they were not pleased. I feel like we're in for some craziness now.... And wow! Pulling up! How are these babies growing up so fast!?

@JennyLayneAZ: Oh man! For some reason that's not something either of my boys ever did, which probably means lil' lady will since she is just so different from them in terms of development. And it always cracks me up when grandparents encourage the making of more grandbabies that way. Though I find myself thinking the same about my siblings making cousins for my kids

@JennyLayneAZ: uh oh

@JennyLayneAZ: cruising!?! That’s crazy! Sorry about the COVID case. I hope it doesn’t spread too much.

We’re doing pretty good. Lily’s bottom 2 teeth came in around Halloween, and top 2 are just starting to poke through, so we have some definite grumpiness there. She’s trying to do a hands and knee crawl instead of army crawl and beginning to pull up.

My kids were excluded from daycare most of this week because of a cough, but we just got back results saying the whole family is negative so I’m hoping we can return next week.

I do a really good job not going overboard with the main presents cause I stick to want, need, wear, read. But I totally went overboard with stocking stuffers this year. I hope they all fit!!

@JennyLayneAZ: ugh, I'm so sorry. We just got approval for the kids to go back today and it is such a relief. The next few months are going to be a roller coaster for sure.

On that note - yes please for the vaccine. At one point I found myself wondering if people's hesitancy might mean I could get it sooner even though I wouldn't be priority. My only hesitation is DH said he heard on the radio that isn't recommended currently for pregnant or breastfeeding women since it hasn't been tested in those populations. My gut says getting it while breastfeeding can only be good, right? But I'll follow the advice of my doctors if they think it'd be best to wait until I'm done breastfeeding. It could all be a moot point by the time the vaccine is available to me anyway so I'm not trying too hard to think through it now.

@JennyLayneAZ: Wow, it has been a while! Glad to hear you’re doing well! That’s amazing super early walking! But then I feel like B was pulling up so early too.

L is still just the perfect little addition to our family. She has 4 teeth, she’s cruising along furniture but not quite standing. She’s terrified of her walker so it might be a while there.

She is loving solid food lately. Her 6yo brother is pretty picky and there are nights she eats more than him! Big hits have been chicken, green beans, carrots, potatoes and her very favorite - broccoli!

I’m starting to wind down my pumping to move toward cows milk in the near future. I have 1 lb left to lose to be at my goal weight and I’d love to get there before I wean because I lose weight so much easier when breastfeeding but this last pound has been a stubborn one!

I’m also feeling more and more at peace with L being our last baby. She is absolutely perfect but I do feel stretched thin fairly often. Plus I’m ready to get my body back for good and focus on new family adventures

@JennyLayneAZ: aww so sweet! I swear when I see babies standing like that it still feels like some sort of magic trick. I always do a double take

We have 5 teeth here too. They’re coming in in the normal order though I think.