Eisley is 4 months old! Where does the time go?!
This past month we've seen Eisley change so much! She is finally getting into a pretty set routine and really starting to show us her personality.Here are a few of our favorites from this month:
-Eisley is pretty set into her daily routine...except for her nighttime sleeping! Boy, oh boy, does this girl like to get up in the middle of the night for some late-night snacking! It's wearing me out. Chad and I are both hoping she starts to love sleep like her mom and dad and start sleeping through the night.
-She is officially a side sleeper. She started out rolling all over her bed at night, but has recently decided that her right side is wear it's at! We put her to bed at night, say our nighttime prayers with her, and she instantly rolls to her side. Too cute!
-Eisley found her feet. Although she's not quite coordinated enough to get her feet to her mouth, it's hilarious to watch her try!
-Wrigley dog has been the latest and greatest entertainment for Eisley Grace. She will watch Wrig run up and down the hallway after her ball and thinks it's hilarious when Wrigley barks or gets excited over her toys. It's amazing how well she can keep track of Wrigley as she runs all around the living room.
-She has definitely taken to the TV. Sometimes at night we'll play with her (and by play, I mean, Eisley watches Chad play songs on her little toy xylophone) and then we'll put a movie on (for maybe 5-10 minutes) to help her relax a bit before her bath and bedtime. Recently, our movie of choice has been Lilo and Stitch.
We've had a bit of a scare with Eisley this month. Chad noticed that one of Eisley's pupils was quite a bit more dilated than the other. Of course, we called the doctor right away and we were so nervous when he told us she needed to come in the very next day to be seen. After examining her, he told us there wasn't anything urgent going on, but that we needed to keep a close eye on her. We recently had her checked again and they still noticed a difference in her pupils. We have been referred to an pediatric ophthalmologist to have her eye checked out. We don't believe there is anything serious, but need to make sure with a specialist. We pray there is nothing serious happening with her vision. We put of hope in God.
We've also been told that Eisley is not gaining enough weight. Ugh. It's hard for me, as a mother who breastfeeds, to hear this. When you hear something like this, you feel as if you, and you alone, aren't able to provide for your child. I know this is not the case, and I shouldn't take it personal, but that's easier said than done! Our goal, for the next month and a half, is to fatten that baby up! If she doesn't gain enough weight, we'll have to get tests run to see if there is a thyroid issue or something else. Chad and I are determined to add a few cute, chubby rolls on Eisley's sweet little arms! ;-)
Chad and I have often talked about how much parenting will age a person. We've definitely aged this month!! I'm sure I've lost years off my life worrying about Eisley. It's difficult not to worry and feel helpless at times, but I'm so thankful to believe in a Savior who I can run to when I'm scared and worried and anxious..and..the list goes on.
Psalm 46: 1-3
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
Here are a few of our favorite pictures from this past month:
Eisley trying to eat her Bumbo seat.
