Some Milestones

Figured I would post a few little things that seem to be noteworthy regarding Maia.

First, her umbilical cord fell off on Thursday (Cinco de Mayo), so now she looks more like she has a belly button. Although it still has some healing to do. It actually scabbed over and that fell off as well, today. More scabbing is happening, not sure if it will also fall off. I don't remember details with Liam, but I don't remember this much scabbing. Still, it's nice not to have a weird thing hanging off her threatening to catch on everything.

Second, Maia rolled over. Twice. I am sure she hasn't learned how to do it yet...she just got lucky twice. But it was surprising. Matt had put her on the couch on her belly, just to try something different to help ease the gas bubbles, and while he was watching her, she twisted onto her side, arched her back, and rolled onto her back. A few minutes later, he put her on her belly again, and after a few minutes, she managed to do it again. Totally amazing. I am sure she will forget how to do it, that this was a lucky fluke. But it does mean that we need to watch her more, especially if she is on her belly, because she apparently can turn herself over.

Third, she has started tracking...following us with her gaze. Not sure when that is supposed to happen, so maybe she is right on target with that, maybe she is behind, or maybe she is early. It's just nice to see...to know she can see us and is happy to look at us. I love feeling that connection.