Little girl you are four months old!!
Weight: 16 lbs
Length: 26 inches
Things that have been happening during your fourth month of life:
Lovely Baby Noises: Little one you melt our heart with all
your little baby noises. Sometimes you seem to babble to yourself in your crib
while other times you give us a big squeal when we walk into the room. Your
little noises are so cute and it is precious seeing you realize that the noises
are coming from you. After you make a
squeal or a noise you look to us to see if it is okay. Mommy and Daddy always
want to hear what you are saying and sometimes when we ask you a question you
make a noise like you are answering us which is always really funny J I wish I could bottle
up these baby noises and keep them forever J
Toothless Grin: Little girl your smile absolutely melts our
heart. Your whole face lights up when you smile and you close your eye and
giggle when you smile. Most of the time your smiles are accompanied by a cute
little baby noise which is always precious. We love that you happy most of the
time!
Bentley’s Benefit:
Your big brother Bentley got into the trash and ate a Ziploc bag and
dirty diaper. It is not out of character for Bentley to eat weird things
(he has previously eaten screws, nails, rocks, dimes, etc). Basically anything
that does not sound remotely good to eat Bentley has eaten it. When we found
out he got into the trash we did not think anything of it because we thought it
would be like every other time and he would eventually puke it up. This time was different though. Bentley got
really sick and we had to take him to the hospital to get emergency surgery. He
was at the vet for almost four days and by the time he got out his vet bill was
almost as much as your hospital bill when you were born. Needless to say
Bentley is maxed out for the rest of his life and will only get special treats
when it’s his birthday J
Grandma Crofford and her friend Robin decided to hold a benefit to help raise
money for Bentley’s vet bill. Our family and friends helped with the benefit
and it was a success! We are absolutely blessed to have such loving and
generous people in our life that will walk with us through this season of our
life. Ava you were born into a family
that will always be there for you and will always know how to make you feel
loved!
You can see where Bentley got shaved for his surgery
Praying and Wishing and Hoping: For almost six years Daddy
has been waiting for someone to offer him a full time fire job. On September 6th
he got that phone call!! He has to pass a physical and after that he will start
the recruit class in January. He does not want to celebrate until he has had
the physical but we are beyond thankful for the way God provides for our
family.
Visitor from AZ: Your Great Aunt Louise from Arizona came to
visit for a week. You got to spend time with her and some of your other
relatives. You are such a mild tempered baby and usually go with the flow. You
did not mind everyone holding you and were not fussy at all
Money, Money, Money: As Grandma Crofford put it, Mommy and
Daddy are dropping thousands like they are pennies. This past month we had to
pay for Bentley’s surgery, some of your hospital bills, and Daddy’s tuition
(which we got back since Daddy was offered the full time job). We also have some items coming up that will
also be expensive. This is probably the first time since being married that we
truly are trusting God with our finances. I am really excited to see the ways
we are able to recognize God working in our finances. I pray that we will
always be thankful and give God our finances even when we are not living on a
tight budget.
Physical Therapy: You’re still going to physical therapy to
help with your torticollis. You are not a fan of the stretches or going to
therapy but we can tell that you are able to move your neck more now.
Ear Infections: We took you to the doctor around three
months for the doctor to check the shape of your head (since you might have to get
a helmet). When she looked in your ears she saw some fluid so she gave us some
medicine for an ear infection. In your short life you have already had two ear infections
and if you are following in your Daddy’s footsteps it will only be a matter of
time before you have to get tubes.
Ten little toes: Ava
you have now discovered your feet! When we lay you down you now want to grab
your feet, it is so cute J
They are your new favorite thing J
Eat, Sleep, and Poop: You are taking six ounces now every
two-three hours during the day. You usually go to bed between 8:00-9:00 and
don’t wake up until 6:30-7:00 the next day. You sometimes wake up during the
night but always go back to sleep. You usually take a short nap in the morning
and a long nap in the afternoon. You have only had a couple blow-out diaper and for that I am thankful. Your dirty diapers
are not fun to change J
Other little lovelies:
*When we put you on your play mat it does not take you very
long to be sideways or completely turned around on the mat. You are a mover
little one
*You are sooo close to rolling over. You get on your side but
have not made the final move to roll over yet but it’s coming!
Baby girl Mommy and Daddy love you so much! You bring so
much joy and excitement into our lives. Your little baby noises instantly make
us smile and we love spending time with you. We pray that you will continue to
grow and get stronger. We pray for your heart that you will one day know Jesus
and for patience that we can be able to show God’s love to you. Love you so
much baby girl!!
