Vedika - Day 276

Baby completed 9 months yesterday. Soon, her life outside the womb will be longer than inside. She is also making rapid advances in learning.

She has picked out 'bye' sound and is very vocal about it. Once her bye-ing starts, it doesn't stop short of about 30 bye-s. She also moves her head sideways to indicate 'no' and often it's what is implied, though we are not sure if she understands that this gestures means 'no'. She'd always indicate 'no' when attempting to feed her yet open her mouth.

Two days ago, she fell down from bed and cut her upper lip and bloodied her face. Next day she fell from her father's lap when he sat on ground. Such falls and accidents are soon going to be part of growing up but they break the heart. Her howls are heart wrenching.

Vedika got her Measles injection yesterday but was exceptionally brave and cried for no more than 30 seconds when injected. She is 71cm tall with head girth of 43cm and weight of 7.6kg. She gained about one kg in last three months. According to this chart, she should be 70cm and 8.2kg.

Vedika - Day 262

Finally! Baby makes a move.

Vedika was observed dragging herself on the floor in short spurts today. She pushes herself on her elbows and lifts her hips to move forward. As of now she does this infrequently and for short distances.

She has also picked up clapping surprisingly fast. Yesterday, there wasn't any. Today, they won't stop. Of course, her claps don't make noise yet, but she is enjoying clapping whenever she is happy, which she is for most of the times these days. Baby really has grown up suddenly.

Her acute hearing sense is visible even more. Her head turns quickly to locate even faintest of noise.

She is smiling much often, laughing still sparingly. Is able to stand holding up longer, likes to stand and climb up. Three small teeth are making their way on her upper gums.

She has finally become one who is looked forward to meet after long day at work. Cannot wait to see her. Miss her leaving in the morning. Happy times ahead!