Half-Birthday Time!

This week marked Jadyn's half-birthday (and, as you might expect, Jenny's, too). Jadyn turned 6 months old on Wednesday. Jadyn celebrated by going for a run with Mommy (in the Bob stroller, of course), stopping by the park with Jeannie and Alexa, playing with Hana while Mommy did some cleaning and some work, and then going to the Farmers' Market with Mommy and neighbors Karyn and Cleo. The foursome of ladies also stopped by Trophy for half-birthday cupcakes to honor Jadyn's new milestone. Next year, Jadyn, you can have a cupcake, too!

Jadyn reading on her half birthday



We tried oatmeal cereal and strained carrots this week -- the oatmeal was not a big hit, but the carrots were. However, her interest in eating waned as the week wore on, and we think it's because of her teeth. !!! Last Saturday, we noticed Jadyn's bottom TWO front teeth had broken through her gums. Teeth! Two at once! We were surprised we didn't notice more impact on her sunny disposition at first, but then later in the week, she had a couple of fussy days and some night waking. (We're not sure whether the night waking is due to the teething pain or the occasional hungry mosquito that we find in the bedroom.) There's a lot going on for Jadyn these days, with the teething, the introduction of solid food, and her motor skill progression toward crawling. We're grateful she is holding together so well in spite of it all. She's an angel!

Jadyn had another doctor visit this morning, and here are her current stats: she's 10th percentile in weight at 13 pounds, 5 ounces; she's 25th-50th percentile in both length and head circumference at 25.25 inches and 42 cm respectively. Dr. N. is very pleased with her progress, is not concerned she is on the lower end of the spectrum for her weight, and says socially and physically she is right where she should be. She thinks that Jadyn may 'scoot' before she crawls, and crawling can happen anytime from now to 10 or 11 months. We'll have another 'stat update' at her 9 month check-up.

Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Frank will be in town for a visit next week. More pictures to come, for sure! (Thanks to Jason, Crissy, and Bryanna for this smart organic cotton outfit.)