This week, January 31st, was Journey's first birthday. Yes, I know I am late, but for the record, I set up a slide show and small blog on my myspace page dedicated to Journey 6 days before her birthday :)
I can hardly believe a year has already gone by since she was born. What a great year it has been! I love her so much. We have such a strong bond that I really hope lasts. I dreamed and prayed for a little girl many years before I had her, and I feel so blessed.
At her 12 month check-up she was 21.4 lbs. (55%) and 28 1/4" (50%). Not the giant that her brother was! Unfortunately, the doctor is concerned about her development (not walking, crawling, or scooting around) and her head shape/size. We will be getting a CAT scan because she is concerned that there is extra fluid on her brain. This definitely has me scared, but I am doing my best to trust God with her. The good news is that she is on track in her fine motor skills (pincher grasp, etc) and in her verbal skills. Speaking of that, here is what she is saying at 12 months:
Hi Dada! (usually waves and loves to say that when Mark walks in the room)
"mo" more (when she wants more food or drink)
"dah dah" dolly
Mama
She also likes to wave and say "hi" to people in passing and is clapping. It is so cute! She has a smile that lights up the room and likes to mimic us when we laugh. She has become very fast in her jeep walker (finally)! That seems to be her first step of freedom way from me.
Journey seems like she is always teething and seems to have a low pain tolerance. Fussy, fussy! She has 4 teeth on the bottom and 3 on top (working on the 4th and a lower molar). Ugg!
It's all worth it, though. I love waking up every morning to her smiling face, and Mark loves the way she wakes him up by either waving or patting his shoulder and saying "hi dada!".
We love you Journey. You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside.
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