This was a busy month for little Zoe! She had her first roadtrip, which was a busy weekend. We went to Louisville on Friday for Ellie & Simeon's birthday parties (which were Saturday) then drove to Robertson's house on Saturday evening, where we celebrated her Mamaw's birthday on Sunday before driving back to St. Louis! She was in 5 states in 48 hours. Besides having a little trouble sleeping (especially in the car), she was a real trooper. It only took us 8 hours coming back instead of our usual 7, which is pretty great for such a little traveler.
Zoe started sitting while supported, either in her boppy pillow or bumbo seat. She also really found her voice and starting talking & squealing a lot. While playing with her feet one day, we discovered that she is quite ticklish! She can also reach out and grab at her toys now.
At the end of August we had our most challenging time yet with Z. She went on a 7 day nursing strike... she would only take milk from a bottle and wouldn't let her momma feed her at all. It was incredibly frustrating (especially in the middle of the night). After seeing a lactation consultant, we realized that she was just liking the bottle because she didn't have to work to eat. We made it a little harder, and after a month of striking off & on, she's doing much better!
Zoe's first plane ride was this month too. She went with mommy to Ohio for Labor Day weekend, while Daddy stayed home and worked. That is going to be a post all in itself... it was fun to see family, but was quite a challenge!
After our trip to Ohio, she started blowing bubbles . We noticed a little tooth bud, but it has yet to make it's grand entrance. Mark got a tooth and 4 months and I was 7 months, so who knows when it'll show up!
This month ended with Zo's first cold. What a sad milestone to record! It only lasted a few days, but she was very stuffed up, with a cough and runny nose. It's so sad knowing your baby doesn't feel well, but you can't really do much for them.
At her 4 month doctor's appointment, we found out that she is in the 90th percentile for length. This girl has a long torso just like her daddy!
We continue to be amazed by this little girl. What a challenge parenting is, but what a blessing as well. She gets smothered in plenty of kisses, and does this cute thing where she opens her mouth whenever we kiss her on the cheek. We love you, Zo Zo!
