Wow. Where did February go? I can’t believe it’s March already and Erin is 14 months old already. Here’s how she’s been doing over the last month.
Movement
Last month Erin really learned how to walk/ Since then, she hasn’t stopped. She runs around like a little maniac now. She’s very independent and is quite happy to run around the house on her own and doesn’t like it if you hover over her.
Not only is Erin running around but she’s climbing as well. The other week I went for a wee (our toilet is under the stairs) and left Erin running around in the hallway. She’s been quite happy doing this in the past. However, that time she decided she wanted to learn how to climb. I came out and she was 3 steps up. Oh dear. Before this she had shown no interest in climbing whatsoever!
health visitor
Erin FINALLY had her 12 month check with the health visitor. I was not happy about having to wait 2 months and also having a new health visitor!
Anyway, it was a bit of a mixed visit really. Erin is in the 25th centile for weight, 75th for length and apparently 98th for head circumference! It must be all those brains she has in there. The HV wasn’t too bothered about Erin’s weight as she’s followed the 25th line since she was born. I really thought she’d have moved up a bit though as all she seems to do is eat!
I did get quite a stern talking to about co-sleeping too because apparently that isn’t allowed. We were supposed to see a sleep specialist because Erin wasn’t sleeping through but she seems to be okay for the time being.
sleep
It turns out that Erin does actually know how to sleep through the night. We recently bought her a new pillow and duvet to go with her new bed when she finally moves into it. The night that we put her pillow and duvet in her cot was the first night of her sleeping through. She’s done so most nights since then. I can’t believe something simple helped. I really miss our cuddles in the middle of the night but it’s also nice to have our bed back!
Erin really seems to be learning a lot of new things very quickly at the moment. I can’t wait to see what she learns next.
Erin is doing great and you’re doing a wonderful job. They always get in to mischief at this age don’t they – look at my girl falling out the tub!! At least Erin was fine going up the stairs. Her hair is looking lovely x
Thanks Katy! Erin is really into everything at the minute the little monkey!
I remember finding little N climbing the stairs as well…we weren’t expecting him to figure it out so soon, or so fast. At a year old, he’s not slept through the night either, but he’s still in a sleeping bag, I haven’t considered a pillow and duvet – I’m definitely going to try it now and see if we can finally have an undisturbed night – thank you!
I hope it helps!
I don’t understand health visitors, some are lovely and all for co sleeping and extended breastfeeding and baby led weaning and then some go the opposite way.. luck of the draw I guess! Sounds like she’s doing really well ? X
My old HV was really supportive of whatever we wanted
It’s so strange to see them growing up. Lucas found the stairs really early on. Touch wood, we don’t have a stair gate on the top of it because it broke, but he’s never tried going down them on his own. Will need replacing when Iris can move though. Sounds like she’s doing great! You should be proud 🙂 xx
Thank you, I am!
I get annoyed with health visitors and other “professionals” telling people what they should or shouldn’t be doing. Co-sleeping works for some families and I am baffled that they think a sleep specialist is needed at such a young age! Children do things when they are ready.
So many people co-sleep now that you’d think they could advise on doing it safely
Aww way to go erin sleeping! Health visitors are always so strict aren’t they – as long as your baby is happy and healthy that’s all that matters 🙂 xx
That’s what I think too!
Sounds like she just wanted the big bed bless her! These Erin’s are cheeky! (I have one myself!) x
I thought HV were all about safe co-sleeping these days? I’m really lucky with my HV 🙂 Erin seems to be doing amazing 🙂 clever girlie! Love her bedding too 🙂 ox
Ah I think we all forget that health visitors have to advise on certain things. Mine didn’t like that I coslept in the first months but she accepted it aslong as I knew the risks.
Sounds like Erin is doing fab, look at her on those stairs!!
It sounds like Erin is doing really well! She’s a happy and healthy little girl, that’s all that matters 🙂 x
Great that the pillow and duvet has resulted in her sleeping through. Sounds like she’s doing really well. I also have a climber in my house x
It’s such a great age of discovery isn’t it. I wouldn’t worry about the co-sleeping. As long as you practise safe co-sleeping you’ll be fine. Trust me when I say she won’t sleep in your bed forever
Aww what a great age it is. Glad she is doing well and that is all that matters x