Four Months Old

Yesterday, Grace turned four months old. I'll give you a good update after her Doctor's appointment tomorrow, but for now here is what "What to Expect the First Year" says she may be doing by the end of the fourth month. I've bolded milestones we've reached.

By the end of this month, your baby
...should be able to:
- on stomach, lift head 90 degrees
- laugh out loud
- follow an object in an arc about 6 inches above teh face for 180 degrees

...will probably be able to:
- hold head steady when upright
- on stomach, raise chest, supported by arms
- roll over (one way)
- grasp a rattle held to backs or tips of fingers
- pay attention to a very small object
- reach for an object
- squeal in delight

...may possible be able to:
-keep head level with body when pulled to sitting
- turn in the direction of a voice, particularly mommy's
- say ah-goo or similar vowel-consonant combinations
- razz (make a wet razzing sound)

...may even be able to:
bear some weight on legs when held upright
- sit without support
- object if you try to take a toy away
- turn in the direction of a voice

I think she's doing great! We're definately hitting all the important milestones. We'll see what Dr. H says tomorrow!