eloise: 1-month update

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1. nursing - eloise has been a great nurser from the beginning. she nurses every 2 1/2 to 3 hours during the day and every 3 to 4 hours at night. just like ev, she is very efficient and it doesn't take long before she's fast asleep again!
2. growth - it is fun to see eloise grow into some of the cute clothes we have for her. she definitely isn't quite as chunky as either of her brothers at this stage, but she is longer.
3. development - although she still sleeps alot, she has begun having a couple awake periods during the day, which her brothers love because they like to see her eyes and kiss and hug her. she also began intentionally smiling periodically in the last two weeks, but gets camera shy.
4. sleeping - eloise is a fabulous sleeper so far. she still generally sleeps most of the day, but also does great at night. we've started trying to do an actual bedtime with her and get her ready along with the boys. after some air time, she gets lotioned and in her gown. then i sit in the rocker and nurse as we have family storytime. she is then swaddled and put in her crib by 8. she generally sleeps then until 11:30 or 12, sometimes longer. and she isn't much of a crier, just fusses a little and we're up to nurse again.
5. overall demeanor - so far, eloise is a fairly relaxed, easy-going baby, which has made the transition to three kids much easier for now.
6. favorite things - she does like sucking on a pacifier from time to time, but hasn't developed a full need for it. she also likes looking at her brothers when she is awake. her favorite setting on the mamaroo is "car ride", and she totally loves being cuddled, especially when cradled on her side or being patted on her back.