Since she was born two weeks early, that puts her in the perfect position for the 37th wonder week.
A good explanation for recent clinginess, hesitation towards strangers and a vehement dislike for having her diaper changed (or is it teething?)
So what is this wonder week all about?
It's called the World of Categories.
Humans, animals and objects all fit into their own "boxes". To get to this leap, a lot of examination is involved. Staring at and feeling all sides of blocks, sitting in deep thought, tons of food on the floor, trying to make sense of the world around her.
So what can mom and dad (or grandma and grandpa) do to help in the learning process? Tons of mirror time, playing copycat, naming everything we touch and trying to get baby to participate in tasks (handing us things).
According to the book, weeks 40 to 45 are supposed to be pure heaven full of cheerfulness, independence and progress.
Here's to a ninth month that will hopefully most definitely be noteworthy!
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