What's New in June

Lucia has done a lot this month. See what's new in June....

No, that's not a baby toupee. Lucia has managed to rub a big bald spot into the back of her head. Now her swirly is just a half-swirly.She's decided that laying down all the time is a real drag and that "standing" allows a better view of the world.

Tummy time is always better shared with a friend...

Things are becoming more interesting...

Hands are for doing lots of things...

...like grabbing...

...and chewing...

Visits with grandmas...

Of course, lots of laughs were had...

And finally, Mom turned 30 this month. She bought a van. She is now officially old...

Baby Bottle Drama

Starting at about 6 weeks of age, Lucia has refused to take a bottle. She would rather scream and starve than drink from one. Mom could never leave the house for more than an hour and half. Since she would have to go back to work for a couple of weeks starting June 2, we were worried. We spent a small fortune trying different types of bottles and worked with her to take one several times a day for over a month.
Turned out that Grand Aunt Carol finally coaxed Lucia into taking a bottle while Mom was away for an entire day to work at a pet event just days before starting back at work. She poked several extra holes in the Playtex bottle, sat Lucia in the bouncy seat on "vibrate", had Ben dangle toys and turn on the hair dryer as distraction, and shoved the nipple into her mouth. Success! 3 ounces in! It's still not a smooth road but Mom is happily back at work.

She's 3 Months!

Here is Lucia's 3-month picture with Rowlf.