Blankie baby

It's amazing how when you become a mom it's like you're instantly Blessed with "motherly instincts." When I was pregnant I knew from day one I was going to have a girl. I also thought that she'd love blankets, just like her mama. Akyah, to this day, will not take a binkie- at this point she thinks they're toys and that's funny to put them in and out of her mouth. Smarty pants, I know. However, lately Akyah is becoming very fond of her blankets... while in her car seat she holds onto the blanket, when I am holding her she'll hold onto me with one hand and her blanket with the other, if I am holding her and one of her blankets are close by she'll reach for it, and I was just down the hall checking on her fast asleep and sure enough she's holding onto her blanket, snuggling it close to her face. Very precious sight.

I am almost 26 and to this day I openly admit that not only do I still have my baby blanket but you will also find it on my bed. I don't know if Akyah will always be so fond of her blankies but I have a feeling she'll pick her favorite and never want to let it go (wink).

Today for the first time Akyah successful put her toes in her mouth while I was changing her and started sucking on her big toe (silly girl). I knew it was only a matter of time, she's been working on that. She is also rolling over pretty much every time I lay her on her tummy. She is progressing and growing very well. I am looking forward to her 6 month appointment, which is rapidly approaching, to see her growth and because I will be starting her on some cereal. I know she is just dying to eat something, EVERY time I am eating or drinking something she stares at me and reaches for it.

On last update... I have been very discouraged that my milk supply has been low when I had more than enough to start with. Stress can cause it to go down and unfortunately I've been faced with what seems to be never ending stress lately but I've been working with Akyah's pediatrician and lactation consultant to bring my supply back up. Due to her stomach issues she basically cannot have formula unless she absolutely had to which I always considered formula a last resort. She was given a small amount of formula once (which made her quite sick) and it broke my heart. So, please pray that I can get back to the point of having more than enough, instead of barely getting by.