4-months old and Trying Solid Foods

Kara had her 4-month checkup visit to the doctor last week. She weighed in at 13 pounds, 8 oz (45th percentile) and measured 24 3/4 inches long (68th percentile). In addition to getting weighed a measured, Kara had her next set vaccination shots. She was not too happy about that.

Now that Kara's four months old, the doctor said she can start trying out solid foods. Mommy and Kara tried to eat some rice cereal mixed with baby formula this week. It did not go well. Kara spit out pretty much everything and ended up getting really mad at Mommy. They tried again with bananas a couple of days later, and that seemed to work better. We think Kara might have actually swallowed some of the bananas. Our little girl is growing up so fast!

Kara is enjoying her new found thumb these days. As soon as you put her down in her crib, she rolls over onto her left side and starts sucking on her left thumb. Kara's better at soothing herself and has been sleeping better recently, which is just fine with Mommy and Daddy.