Virginia

Since our return to Virginia, Noelle has been to the doctor to receive her 4 month vaccinations. She is still not feeling or acting herself. She performed beautifully for Dr. Park by lifting her head for a long time while on her stomach. Dr. Park commented on her strong legs and no head lag when pulled up by her arms. Her stats were: 25 inches long and 16.8 pounds. Being already ill, Noelle was in no mood for four shots in her thigh. She did not take them well. I think her feelings were hurt. That sad little down turned mouth would have melted the coldest of hearts. We survived, however, and are beginning to have moments of fun during the day again. Noelle tried out her new exer-saucer today and was very, very intrigued. Mostly she would get that serious look on her face like she does when she is studying something. Every once in a while though, she would check back in with me and throw a smile my way. She didn't last long in the seat as her stamina isn't up to par, but I think it was a hit.

The bottom photo is Noelle eating green beans. We officially started baby food on Tuesday and she is learning so quickly. She is already starting to open her mouth for a bite and I swear today, day 4, she was pulling my spoon holding hand toward her open mouth. We began with green beans and she has eaten two little containers in 3 days. I think that's a darn good start. I figure in order to understand what Noelle is going through, as well as I can, that I should experience as much as I am able from her perspective. I ate some green beans. They weren't half as bad as I expected. I think Uncle Roy's are better though. Maybe he can puree us a batch.

Today, Friday, March 20th, we moved on to peas. Again, I tasted them...Gross! The texture is significantly more grainy or gritty. The video above is Noelle learning to like peas. She does seem to enjoy them also. So far, so good for the green veggies. It is clear in the video that Noelle noticed the change in texture. Her little tongue just flits in and out of her mouth like a snake. It's also funny that in the midst of all these new flavors and textures, what she really doesn't like is the touch of the rubbery spoon tip on her lips/gums. Sometimes it looks like she is going to gag when the spoon touches first touches her. Bon appetit!