9 months old

Abrie was 9 months old on Sunday! This is starting to get ridiculous. It feels like I am jotting down her next-month entry every other day. The time is just flying by, and my girl is growing and changing all the time.

Her appointment was yesterday, and I was extremely pleased to see that she gained over 3 lbs since her 6-month appointment. She is now tipping the scales at 16 lbs, 14 oz. She is our little darling! Maddie was 20 lbs, 3 oz and Faith was 17 lbs, 4 oz at this age. And, Abrie is 26 1/2 inches long which is a half an inch shorter than our little Beebster. So, as of right now, she is officially the smallest of our three princesses.

Nursing has admittedly been a struggle with Abrie. I feel like a failure at times, as though I should know the in's and out's of breastfeeding considering she is our third. But, every baby is different and she has had her moments in these 9 months where she totally rejects nursing. But, I'm still trying every day and we've made it this far and are still going. I think the extra meals have helped plump her up a bit though, and she and I are definitely not lacking in the Momma/daughter bond. She is my biggest fan. She calls for "Mommmmmma!" every second of the day. She loves to snuggle, and I couldn't wish for a cuddlier baby girl. Of course, the girl is in love with her Prince- Daddy-o. The second she sees him she does her flirty smile! It's so funny.

9 months old, and I am loving every bit of my girl.