Zzzzz update

Has Lia started sleeping any better? No. She's still up multiple times each night. A couple of nights this week Anthony and I had to take turns walking her around the house while the other tried to get some sleep. Fortunately there have been some bright spots that help me to realize this will not last forever.

First of all we noticed that Lia's first tooth is trying to push it's way through. It is her bottom left front tooth. I can't believe it has taken 10 months to makes it's appearance. Hopefully the rest will come quickly so that we can start giving her more "chewable" food.

Second of all I had a group of people tell me something that really got through to me. I have become so obsessed with trying to fit Lia into a schedule and a regimen that the "experts" feel is best for her. I was never like this with Ava. I don't know why I let it get to me this time. At my most recent LLL meeting I was explaining all my frustrations. They gently reminded me that Lia needs me right now. It doesn't matter what the reason is. She just needs me. I could drive myself crazy trying to fight it. Instead, I will try to just give her the love, attention, and time that she needs right now.

She is getting so active. I know she will be walking within a few months and there will be no stopping her. She crawls all over the house. She pulls up on everything she can and then bravely tries to walk while holding on. She's making the ma-ma-ma-ma sounds. She's waving her hand. And one of my favorites, she's learning how to mimic her big sister during their squealing contests.