Oh Miss Keltie – my have you grown! It has been 6 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days since you decided that you truly wanted OUT. I think I remind you of that fact on a daily basis and I am so thankful that I *can* remind you of that fact on a daily basis. I took some time to look through all 800+ pictures I have of you and your brother that were taken over the last six months and I must admit, it has been the longest and shortest six months of our lives. You’ve put us through the ringer but oh man is it ever worth it! You already know how to work it – with that ridiculously huge and gummy smile, you can essentially get anything you want. I wonder if you know that yet? Probably. We’re screwed… Anyways, let’s do a little rundown of how you’ve been lately!
Health
Keltie is currently 11lbs and about 22″ long – that’s quite the difference in almost 7 months and from starting at 1 lbs, 9oz and 13″ long. She has been doing really well and is growing at a good rate. She is eating 4.5oz of Neosure formula every 3 hours and is tolerating her vitamins and medicine each day. She has her blood pressures taken weekly, but will be moved to every other week after her appointment with her renal specialist next week. Her blood pressure has been stable so it looks as though the nephrocalcinosis isn’t affecting her much and she’s outgrowing it. She graduated from the ophthalmologist as well!! Her ROP has totally resolved and her vessels have grown in well in both eyes. We are so happy she avoided the laser eye surgery! Since coming home she truly has flourished and has been a healthy little girl.
Development
Early Intervention has been coming for the last two months and we have seen great strides in Keltie’s development. Their developmental specialist, Sheila, has done a lot of work with them and we continue to work on the skills she targets each week. Keltie currently tracks her toys and people well and is doing great reaching for and batting at toys. Her tummy time skills did leave a lot to be desired, but with dedication from Mommy and Daddy (and the help of using her Bumbo under close supervision), she is finally pushing up on her arms and holding her head really well. And, on Wednesday, Miss Keltie rolled from back to tummy!!! We were SO excited! We continue to work on head / neck control, rolling, and are now working on sitting up unassisted.
Personality
Keltie is a hambone. As soon as she figured out smiling, she decided that was her most favorite thing to do!! She smiles all the time, most of the day, and even has worked in a really cute laugh! She likes laughing at peek-a-boo and other silly things Mommy and Daddy do for her. She is such an “easy” baby – she is pretty laid back and likes to just take it all in. Keltie’s second favorite thing to do is cuddle. In fact, I had been trying to work on this entry while she has been laying on my left shoulder asleep and it didn’t make for a comfortable typing position…but she’s worth it so I waited until Daddy took her to bed to start. She is learning her voice and doing a lot of cooing and shreeking! It’s simply amazing to see her coming into her own little self. I laugh and cry every time she laughs – it amazes me.
Overall, she is doing awesome and is a great little girl. We are so blessed to wake up to her each day, to be showered in her smiles, and consumed by her cuddles. She is perfect.
Thanks for the update. So pleased to hear she is doing so well.
Wow! She is adorable! So glad to see she is doing so well!
So glad to hear that she is growing and doing so well!!
Once again Krista a great update on Keltie-licious I/we are so happy with her progress!! and oh that contagious smile of her and the giggles just warms our Hearts ❤ Their sure were Angels all around you and these precious Grand-children of ours, She sure has come along way and i know will continue to do so
Love you Keltie,
Nanny-Bear