9 months old!

Nina is busting out of some 6-9 month clothing(depending on brand)... When my sister-in-law gave us this sleeper over the summer, I never thought she would get into it. I put it on for the first time and had a hard time zippering it up over her thighs... ...I think this is the first and last time for this sleeper! Happy 9 months old sweet Nina! Update: We did end up changing her out of it!:)

The germy truth

Before we had Nina, I never paid attention or cared much about germs, how they spread...I never paid attention to anything regarding premature babies either.
Anyway I found this article today on Yahoo.
I did not know that the flu virus is carried by air, I always thought all illnesses were mostly contracted by contact. Ahh so I guess this is why we are living in a cave this season. I love you Purell but my hands are sooo dry. I have months and months more to go.
Well here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/health/research/05flu.html?no_interstitial

Getting ready for Santa

We put up the tree today! It's just an amazing feeling to have Nina with us. She's doing well and as you can see, she is sitting up unassisted for a few minutes at a time! (notice jungle cat(Abby) in the background under the tree)

Team Fox

Forgot to post this, but a few months ago, we received this award from March of Dimes for "Best New Team" in our county! We did have a fantastic turnout and raised lots and lots of money!

Synagis Day--Don't worry be healthy!

Today was Synagis Day! And Nina weighed in at 13.14! She gained 2 pounds in one month! Next month they told us Nina will have to get the medicine in two shots b/c she's getting to be such the big girl! Nina has been a mover and a shaker since Monday when she rolled from back to tummy.
She is all over the place now and seems to be enjoying the new freedom of exploring the downstairs family room. She's trying so hard to scoot around, but so far she is really getting good at pivoting in a circle.

A few things

Since I use this blog as Nina's baby book, I want her to know that tonight she finally rolled from back to tummy! It was very exciting since she has only made it to her side for weeks.
Nina is closing in on 14 pounds and looks quite chubby. What we are doing is putting about 6oz in a bottle, what she does not drink goes into the bowl mixed with oatmeal. Then we give her veg or fruit. So far so go....

Gooble Gooble Day

Nina's first Thanksgiving was grand. She slept through the parade on TV, then off to Appie's house for dinner! It was great! Nina babbled during the entire meal.
We said our blessing before the meal being thankful for Nina, and thankful that this year is almost to a close. This year brought us more joy and much heartache. Watching Nina babble throughout dinner just melted our hearts. She's such a little miracle and such a pleasant baby.

(My mom prepared her first ever Turkey dinner and it was fantastic!) Sorry for the butt shot of the Turkey:)