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Katelyn's 2 Month Checkup

Yesterday at 10 weeks old Katelyn had her 2 month checkup and she did very well!  She had been sick since September 10th with Bronchitis (nasal and chest congestion as well as an ear infection).  She had her first antibiotic at 8 weeks.  I hope that is it for a long while.  She has slowly been getting better.  The doctor said her ear has cleared up and the congestion is gone in her lungs!  No more breathing treatments.  So now we are just dealing with a little nasal congestion and the drainage that makes her cough.

Dr. Thomas was impressed by Katelyn's head control and physical strength.  When she layed Katelyn on her tummy she lifted up her head and chest and then proceeded to almost roll off the table.  She can roll over (front to back and back to side), but it seems almost by chance.  She will probably have the technique down before she is 3 months old.  She can scooch herself across her play mat and off of her boppy by pushing with her feet and lifting her butt up.

Here are her stats:

Height: 23.75 inches (83 percentile)

Weight: 13.6 pounds  (92 percentile)

Head Circumference: 15.25 inches (32 percentile) -smaller just like Addi

Katelyn also had her first set of vaccines. Besides the hepatitis B shot she received the day she was born, she had 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine for: Hepatitis B, DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis), Hib, PCV (Polio and Pneumococcal Disease), and lastly Rotavirus.  She was a quite fussy yesterday, but seems to be back to her normal self today.

Grandma Debbie and Aunt Cindy are visiting us this weekend.  We are enjoying there company and the delicious dinners. :)  Here are some pictures from the last month.  Enjoy.

Katelyn's 1 Month Birthday!

It's Katelyn's 1 Month Birthday!!

Katelyn @ 1 Month

Addison @ 1 Month

Katelyn is doing really well.  She weighs approximately 11.5 pounds on our home scale.  She really loves being held although we have been trying to increase her tummy and bouncy seat time as she is starting to spend more time awake. Hear are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks...

I thought this one was funny.  Addi must have been rethinking her request to hold Katelyn.  She always asks even when Katelyn is upset.

Katelyn and Daddy relaxing

Addi was cooking us a nice dinner of potato and cranberry soup.

Addi and Katelyn

Katelyn looking really full and intently starring at something

Getting ready for bed; Addi making faces

Katelyn

I couldn't get them to both look at me at the same time

Tummy Time

Katelyn's 2 Week Checkup

We had Katelyn's 2 week checkup back on Monday (@ 17 days old).  She is doing really well.  Her eyes are still a deep blue and Tim swears that her hair is getting longer everytime he sees her.  Here are her measurements:

Height: 21 inches (73 percentile)

Weight: 9 pounds 15 ounces (92 percentile)

Head Circumference: 14 inches (38 percentile)

Katelyn is feeding and sleeping well. She just had her 3 week birthday yesterday.  I am surprised by how strong she is. She pushes and positions her head and holds her head up for long periods.  She also has pretty controlled movements with her arms and legs already.  She lost her umbilical cord this morning, finally.  She is pretty good at letting us know what she wants.  Addi still loves to hold her sister and helps mommy out a lot.

Addi's T-ball Team

Addi's 8th and final T-ball game was last night.  She had the team 'end of season' party Wednesday at Double Dave's Pizzeria. I was able to go with her, which I really enjoyed.  Thanks Tim.   They had trophies awarded too.  Addi did very well for her first season with T-ball and her first team sport.  She really got involved. However,  keeping her glove on while playing the field and keeping her hat from falling over her eyes, while she ran the bases, was a little challenging.  :)

Pictured:

Top row: Coach Corey, Brooks, Gracie, Ethan, Caroline, Team Mom Katie

Bottom row: Preston, Lauren, Addison, Brendan, Jules

Not pictured: Millie, Ava, Mia, Alek

Addison Grace Summer 2011

Addi with her friends Ava and Mia at the team party

5 Days Old!

Katelyn had her first visit to the doctor's office today. She is doing really well. When we left the hospital on Monday she weighed in at 8 lbs 6.4 ounces. This morning she weighed in at 9 pounds 1 ounces, surpassing her birth weight! We are moving out of the newborn clothes and diapers fast. She is very well tempered and loves to sleep. In fact, we have been waking her up if it has been over 4 hours since she ate last. Breastfeeding is going well. Her eyes are still a deep blue and her hair a reddish/blonde. She hardly cries unless we are taking to long to change her diaper or get ready to feed her. She has starting sighing while she is sleeping and even when she is eating. It is so cute. Look at those thunder thighs! You can count the wrinkles. Remind you of anyone?

Welcome Katelyn Mae Hodge!

Katelyn Mae Hodge

Friday July 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

8 pounds 12.4 ounces, 20 inches long

Deep Blue Eyes

Reddish/Blonde Hair

Addi's first time seeing and holding Katelyn

She has really tiny feet!

Addi helped the baby nurse check Katelyn's heart rate.

Check out the reddish hair!

Getting ready to go home.

Just before the triple sneeze

All strapped in and ready to go.

Made it home safely....................................right into Addi's arms.

Getting ready for bed our first night home.

Daddy catching up on some zzz's.