First Tutu & Successful Thumb sucking (10 weeks old)

I had heard that there is a big difference between an 8 week old and a 10 week old. I had hoped and prayed that she would be sleeping through the night by 8 weeks especially since she had done a couple nights at 7 hours. Well this week she slept a 5 hour and an 8 hour night, I am beginning to think this may be the real start to something really restful. All night sleep. :-)

Franki has been sucking on her hands and three middle fingers for the last 3 weeks or so but getting increasing frustrated at not being able to get a good latch. A few times I saw her get her thumb in her mouth but it is such a tiny appendage it would not satisfy her need. Well great success this week. Not only does she find her thumb with ease but it has grown enough for her to get into the roof of her mouth and get a good solid suck on it. It is the cutest thing in the world to see. Since she does not like a dummy, this is a great way for her to pacify herself. I have even noticed when she gets that little finger in her mouth her eyes close and she drifts off to sleep. I am not going to start worrying yet how long or how difficult it may be to break this habit in the future. For now it makes her very happy and thats what matters.

It was Franki's first wedding. Our friends Benito and Jessica said their "I do's" on May 1, 2010 and we were all there to witness and celebrate with them as a family, Franki even wore her first tutu! I was nervous thats he would cause a stink but she was a real trooper. She loved the loud music and heat lamps he cozied up to me and fell asleep for most of the evening.

I tried out the "Bumbo" this week. Her neck is getting really strong, she did really well sitting in it for about 10 minutes. As soon as I noticed the slant in her upper body I decided it was enough because I didn't want to tire her out but she was all smiles and coos sitting there like a big girl.