I can't believe I am writing about Juniper's three-month update. It seems like yesterday that she was just born. Everyone keeps on reminding me to soak up this precious time. I am doing my best to soak in every minute.
Mama update: I'm definitely feeling more confident taking Juniper out now. Initially, I was so scared that something would happen to her. It's definitely scary taking a tiny baby out by yourself, but having my mama friends to help me during the process was extremely helpful. There are so many things to think about bringing when you are out with a baby. I am looking forward to going to a mom support group to meet new moms and learn new things. Also, I am getting better with juggling eating/making food with baby. I will make my best of sleep times and make food way in advance. I think the key here is making/prepping the food in advance; otherwise, I get stuck eating quick snacks, which is not always a good idea and the most nutritious.
Juniper update:
1. Juniper is more awake after her feedings and is going out more. Juniper went to a birthday party, Trader Joe's, Target, and out to brunch at Cos and Pi, Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, and Kitchen Mouse. She also attended a pre/post natal yoga class at Yoga Darsana with me.
2. She can handle longer periods of tummy time. I feel so silly. I had been using the Boppy to prop her up after feedings when I was busy getting ready for the day or making breakfast. However, I completely forgot that you could have her on her belly with this thing too. She hated tummy time on her mattress. She only likes tummy time on me or on the Boppy.
3. She enjoys looking in the mirror and babbling. She mostly makes faces in the mirror, chats, and sometimes has the biggest smile. She is especially conversational in the morning and sometimes we even hear a small giggle.
4. She enjoys sleeping the the Nuna Leaf during the day and her bassinet at night. She is becoming an excellent sleeper. We feed her when we go to bed (dream feed) and wake up once to feed her at night and is now learning how to self soothe. When she was super tiny Justin and I were very attentive to meet all of her needs and now she is able to be a little bit more independent. I am imagining that she is trusting the idea that her needs will be met at this point.
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