Yesterday Nikola was really testing her vocal cords: yes, we have squealing. Her doctor’s appointment on 5/17 showed her to weigh 11 pounds and 15 ounces, in the 20th percentile for weight. She was 23.5 inches long, in the 25th percentile, a huge jump from her 3rd to 5th percentile spot at the last appointment. …

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Yesterday and today she has added the sound “g” as in “guh” to her vocabulary. Today I put a rattle ring in her hand and she held it for a while and shook it a bit. She has truly been enjoying the bubble feature on her bouncy chair for the past few weeks, and standing …

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Nikola has become the queen of drool in recent weeks; she still despises tummy time, but we are trying to find ways to make it tolerable. Her recent “accomplishment” is chewing on her fists, which she has been doing for a little over a week. She also loves “standing” with help and is bettering her …

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Today Nikola held her head and upper body up on outstretched arms (on me) for a few seconds with the most control she has had so far; last night, she remained in her co-sleeper for the “entire” night (didn’t start in the sleeper until about 1:30, as usual) , going back down after eating at …

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Nikola has started making more regular vocalizations

Nikola had been smiling more and more often in the previous month, usually during play or singing; some of these were likely social smiles, but this morning she had a huge smile that lit up her face and crinkled her eyes, all the while showcasing her dimple; this is the first time that a smile …

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First sounds that might be described as “coos” (at least more intentional vocalizations): two on 3/24/05.

Another quintessentially Seattle experience. Nikola’s first trip to Pike’s Place Market.

Nikola’s first shots. Yay.

First trip to the zoo!