I just feel tired of everything sensible and I’m going to let my imagination run riot for the summer. – Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery When Alice was born five years ago, I began to write to her. Just little things; how she looked, how she changed, what she did, how we loved her. […]
A Battle of Batter
Stay tuned this week as the moms wage an epic battle of patience, strategy, and spatula skills. You should probably pour a little extra coffee for this one, as it’s not for the faint of heart.
Growth and Development: 10 to 12 Months
As your baby approaches their first birthday, their growth will begin to slow. Every baby grows at a different rate, but listed below are some average growth rates: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch each month Weight: birth weight is tripled at 1 year Height: average growth of just over ½ inch; most […]
Growth and Development: 7 to 9 Months
Between 7 and 9 months, your baby will become more mobile and will develop an even greater response to their environment. All babies grow at different rates, but average growth rates are listed below: Head size: average growth of about ¼ inch each month Weight: 2 times birth weight by 4 to 5 months and […]
Growth and Development: 4 to 6 months
Between 4 and 6 months, your baby will continue to grow at a fast rate and you will begin to see more of your baby’s unique personality. Every baby grows at different rates, but average growth measurements are listed below: Head size: average growth of ½ inch each month Weight: average gain of 1 to […]
Growth and Development: 1 to 3 Months
During the early months of his or her life, your baby will transform from a sleepy newborn into a more interactive 3 month old. All babies grow at different rates, but here are some growth averages between 1 and 3 months of age: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch a month Weight: average […]

