038. Growing Up - Isabelle is 23 months

The weather this month has been beautiful, we have had such a lovely time being able to go out and about and learn new things. 

A trip to Monkey world was definitaly Isabelle's favourite thing and she was telling people about it for days afterwards.

She is still an amazing sister and i still get surprised by how much she wants to help me and how loving she is towards Amber. They are going to grow up so close, i can just see it now!!

Likes 

Isabelle's favourite thing of all time this month is Monsters Inc, she adores it. Whatever she is doing will revolve in some way or another around monsters inc, Her favourite charecter is Sulley.

Isabelle drawing a picture of Sully

Dislikes

Wearing a nappy or having her nappy changed. Isabelle has loved the no nappy time we have had in the garden due to the lovely weather and I really want to potty train Isabelle because she really is starting to dislike nappy time but i dont think we are quite there yet. She will tell us when she has a dirty nappy and will tell us when she is going but we havent quite got the grips of the feeling before. 

Maybe next month?

Says

Isabelle has started stringing together 2 and 3 word sentences. She also copies everything she hears you say. She has got so much better with her spontaneous talking and will tell you what she wants, how she is feeling.

Can

Isabelle can now count from 1-10 completely unaided. She also knows circle, square & triangle and most of her colours. She knows red, yellow, orange, green & black. She still gets confused between purple and pink though. 

Growing Up - Amber is 1 Month

Can it really be 1 month already since i gave birth to this tiny little bundle?

I refuse to believe the time has gone that fast. 

The last month has been an eventful one, a completely different journey with 2 children. We faced problems feeding, poor weight gain and a very sicky baby. Along with the horribly hot, sticky heat that we have had in July its been a challenge for everyone, but we are over the first hurdle and Amber is gaining weigh beautifully. She now weighs 7lb 4oz and even though she is still a tiny little dot it shows we are going in the right direction.

Isabelle still adores her sister, i hope this relationship between them continues and they grow up to be as close. Isabelle is so kind and gentle and Amber's eyes genuinely light up when she sees Isabelle. 

I am such a proud mummy!!

030. Growing up - Isabelle is 22 Months

This month my baby girl became a big sister, and she is an amazing one at that!!

Isabelle loves Amber and is always asking to "help mummy" and "hold?". She loves giving cuddles, getting things i need for Amber and soothing Amber when she cries. 

I think it has shown me how adaptable Isabelle is, regardless of the situation. June was a busy and hectic month for Isabelle with lots of changes. She started a new nursery and Amber was born all within weeks of each other. Isabelle wasn't phased by it at all and took it all in her stride. 

She has shown me how quickly she has grown too. She has always been an independent child, but she seems so much more mature and i sometimes forget she isn't quiet 2 yet. 

Likes 

Colouring, Water play, Bath time, dolls, Mr Tumble, Gardening.

Dislikes

Leaving nursery, going in her car seat or pushchair, not being able to walk.

Says

Her new phrases this month are "Hold on", most colour names. She uses her manners properly by saying Please & Thank you and will say excuse me too.

Can

Name all her colours and choose the correct colour when asked, climb up and down the stairs unaided (as we discovered when we accidentally left the stair gate open), do some puzzles with help, use a correct pincer grip when holding a pencil or crayon.

016. Pregnancy Update - 36 Weeks

4 Weeks to go.

How far along: 36 Weeks 

How big is baby: The size of a Romaine Lettuce - About 18inches & 6lbs

Maternity Clothes:  Feel like i've barely dressed this week, its either pyjamas or shorts & vest if dozing in the garden and then i'll chuck on a pair of jeans to do the Nursery run.  

Stretch marks: No new ones this week

Sleep: Cramps and backaches have been keeping me awake this week.

Best moment this week: Enjoying the sunshine, its lovely spending lots of time in the garden.

Belly button in or out:  Still an inny

Craving: Ice, and anything juicy.

What I miss: Feeling human. 

What am I looking forward to: Feeling human.

015. Growing Up - Isabelle is 21 Months

Is it really only 3 months until my tiny little baby is 2 years old? Has time really gone that fast? It really is true that you blink and miss half of their childhood as it flashes before your eyes.

In the last month Isabelle has really started to amaze me with the things she can do and the things she can say. How much her personality has developed and changed is amazing to watch and everyday she does something new.

Likes 

Animals, Mr Tumble, Playing outside, Books, Dancing, Drawing. 

Dislikes

Bedtime, sitting anywhere for longer then 5 minutes (unless it involves one of the above), being told no, sitting in her pushchair. 

Says

She will repeat almost anything you say to her but her new spontaneous words are Orange, Crossiant, books, garden, shops, dinner, a few of her friends names, horse, sister, baby. 

Can

Count unadded from 1-4, Count with help 1-6, drink confidently from an open top cup, jump, climb down the stairs on 2 feet holding your hand,  settle herself to sleep without her dummy. 

008. Pregnancy Update - 35 Weeks

5 weeks to go

How far along: 35 Weeks 

How big is baby: The size of a Honeydew Melon - About 18inches & 5 1/4lbs 

Maternity Clothes: All my trousers are maternity now but i can still get away with most longline stretchy tops. 

Stretch marks: Unfortunately :'( But they aren't too bad so i can't really complain. 

Sleep: Once asleep I'm not doing to badly staying asleep. but morning and nights are getting difficult. It seems to be when my hips are at their worse.

Best moment this week: Last day of work for Maternity leave :) Now i have 5 weeks to spend with Isabelle and get everything in order and ready for baby A's arrival.

Belly button in or out: Inny. I'd be surprised if it did pop. it didn't with Isabelle.

Craving: Ice, Its always ice haha.

What I miss: Being able to walk properly. Bending down to pick things up, getting out of bed easily, being able to pick up Isabelle for cuddles instead of her having to climb onto my lap.

What am I looking forward to: Meeting her.