Camden is Four Months Old!

So here we are, FOUR MONTHS OLD! Every month I can't believe we are already here.. Guessing that will probably never end huh? As excited I am for Camden to grow up and reach all her milestones, I can't help but want time to SLOW DOWN! I went back thru my phone and watched the first video I ever recorded of her. In the hospital, just waking up from a nap! She was so little and cute, and ahhh I need to go back to that day! But then I look at my baby girl now, and can't help but see so proud of how fast she is growing, and hitting those milestones, right on track or even a little early! She is such a smart girl!

So we will start our month in review where we left off. June 29th, we ventured out to Newport News for my sister & Allie's annual birthday get together. I say "ventured" because its never an easy trip to the other side of the water. No matter the day of the week, or time of the day, we hit traffic. They all just need to move to VB! haha. The next weekend was 4th of July. We were very excited it was falling on a Friday, since thats Tommy's day off. Unfortunately, the first hurricane of the season, Arthur, was expected to brush by us that day, so lots of activities in the area got postponed until Saturday. Nevertheless, we went out for lunch at BWW and even got a few drinks at Calypso that afternoon, all decked out in  our red-white-and-blue.. The oceanfront was beautiful. You would never have guessed the night before we had even tropical storm like conditions. So the next day we got together with family at my parents best friends house, Roy & Iris. They live very close to Mt. Trashmore, so we got together (with almost their entire neighborhood) around this cute little lake behind their house to watch the fireworks shoot off. Beers in hand, it was a fun night. Camden even fell asleep during the fireworks! Next day was Sunday, so we had a little family BBQ and our friends Kyle, Jessica & Ava came over a well. Grilled up chicken and burgers and played a few games of volleyball in the pool! Great time!

On my last post, I was talking about how much this little girl is growing! We finally got to go on a little shopping spree for her! Got her a bunch of 3-6 month sleepers, creapers, and cute dresses. I ADORE that carters sale rack! ha.. I got so many outfits from her NB shopping spree I wanted and didn't get for about 60% off.. Got $30 in carters cash I need to use before September! so her 6-9 month shopping spree! haha! I also ordered her a bouncy car I had been wanting for months! I used the remaining balance I had on our BRUS gift card I had, and I was shipped in just four days! I was so excited to put it together and see her reaction. It was great. Its something she can use now to help her learn to get more stable on her feet and also grow with her until well past 1 year. It has 3 different height settings, of course she is at the lowest right now.. Once she gets a little taller, she can use it as a bouncer! The next day was a pretty big day! July 12th at just 15 weeks old, Camden FINALLY rolled back to belly. She had been on the verge for weeks! Always just hanging out on her side. But she finally figured out to move that arm up, giving her room to pick her head up! She likes to have plenty of room though. Such a goofy girl! Excited for her to start crawling now! I also did a little crafting that day, made her some gold & silver heart headbands, and a flower crown, which I used for our 4 month growth picture! I love pinterest. I get so many ideas, and crafts for her. Saves lots of money as well!

July 13th, Tommy, my dad, and our friend John I went golfing! Tommy has had the itch for a while! Mom and Aunt Linda watched the little miss.. Only 3rd time I have left her (funny all times have been for golf!) It was a beautiful day, and I played great. I can't wait til we can take her out with us. Then we will be out there all the time! A few days later, Camden got to meet my cousin Jennifer and second cousin Alexa. They drove up from Georgia to visit for two weeks. My Aunt Linda was also finally moving back to VB from North Carolina, so they were a huge help with that! While they were in town, we went on Camden's second zoo trip with my sister and the trips. Camden LOVED the elephants (funny since thats what we decorated her room with!) Jessica was holding her, and she couldn't stop staring at them! So cute.

Alexa loves Tommy. So she finally got to see him that Sunday when we went to the tides game. We always like to sit 3rd base line (try to catch a foul ball!) Although we sat a little close than normal this time! Last time I let Tommy pick the section haha.. No, it just seemed like we would have less reaction time if a foul ball was ripped our way than normal. But funny enough, my cousin Josh and Jen and their 3 boys just happened to get tickets right next to us! And our friends Eddie and Kristine were about 2 rows behind us! It was fun, Camden did awesome.. Just wish the Tides didn't get blown out 14-2! HA.

June 24th.. CAMDEN IS FOUR MONTHS! This was also a special day, as this day 1 year ago, I found out I was pregnant. Tooo crazzy! We also went to visit Aunt Linda at her new house MUCH closer to us! The place is beautiful, and even got it furnished, so it was a very easy move for her. The lady that owned this house had some expensive taste, and decorated the house beautifully! I'm a little jealous haha! July 27th we celebrated the Triplets 4th birthday at Mom & Dads. Camden can't wait til she can open presents and eat cake & ice cream with family and friends! Soon enough!

July 28th we had Camden's four month check up with Dr. Stephens. Walked in the door and the front desk lady remembered who we were. As did Jocelyn, the nurse. That's a very nice feeling being it our 4th time only being there.. Growth check: Camden weighs 12 pounds 15 ounces, in the 50th percentile; is 24 1/2 inches long, in the 50th percentile. And head circumference of 42cm, in the 75th percentile. She is growing wonderfully! And consistent. Doctor was so impressed with her, and still can't believe is she is sleeping thru the night. She gave us the go ahead to start rice cereal & veggies. We are going to try getting thru some veggies before introducing fruits! I also asked about separation anxiety. She said its very normal for her to have little spats of it. It will come and go, and come back around a year and a half. Then, it was the time we all dread. SHOTS. Tommy was a little more bothered by this round than the last. He said she is much more alert than 2 months, and so happy all the time. He wasn't looking forward to hearing her cry. Camden still doesn't like the oral medicine. She probably spits 50% of it out. First shot, right leg, Didn't even phase her. Second shot, cried immediately haha! At least she is getting better, and maybe by 6 months it won't even be a thing.. (And yes, mommy still teared up!) We got home and for her lunch time feeding tried cereal and carrots before Tommy had to go to work. She picked up eating from the spoon pretty quick! Doesn't seem to like that the feeding isn't as fast as it is out of the bottle, but she will learn. Gets a little frustrated. But the carrots were a hit. Cereal is eh, a little so so. The second time I made it much thicker. The first time they want you to make it so soupy, its pretty much feeding her formula thru a spoon. Since she was taking from the spoon pretty well, and not spitting it out, I figured it was okay. And she liked it much better. We are going to try a new veg each week, to give her body time to react if anything is wrong. Next week we will try sweet potatoes! Such exciting times we are hitting here now!..

Until next month!