{Video post} Tummy time

We weren’t always the best at doing tummy time. You’re supposed to do it as often as possible during the day, so the baby can build up neck strength and doesn’t get a flat head from laying down all the time. Sometimes it would end up being 5pm and I’d think “Ahh! Tummy time!” and then take Livi over to her playmat to try it out. She’s had a strong neck since she was born, so she’s never screamed during tummy time or hated it, but it’s something we probably could have done more often.

Now that she flips over every time I put her down, it’s tummy time, all the time.

Here’s a snippet of the video I recorded yesterday. I’m so happy to share this so you guys can see her “in person”.. and how she steals my heart every day <3

Hope you enjoy!
xoxo

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137 Comments

  1. mary on April 24, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Oh, I had to watch that 3 times. She’s the cutest baby I’ve ever seen. And the cooing! It makes the sleepless nights worth it, huh? It does go fast, so take lots of video!

  2. queenoffitness on April 24, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    seriously gina, angels are sighing right now. she is ONE of the most beautiful babies i have seen in a loooonng time and i have had the pleasure of meeting a TON of babies over the years. my mom did family daycare in our home for 20+ years. and hey i would coo and smile too if you talked to me in that voice. you have the perfect “mom” pitch…not too high, just the perfect blend of honey and saffron.

  3. Kristen on April 24, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Well, everyone else said it but I don’t care. I wanna say it too. She is the sweetest! That’s way better than chocolate to fix my sweet tooth. Love babies talking!

  4. Leah O on April 24, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    oh my goodness she is so cute!

  5. Kelsea on April 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    SO CUTE!!!!

  6. Caroline Walberg on April 24, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Just too sweet for words! Love her beautiful eyes, what a little angel 🙂

  7. Julie on April 24, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    She is absolutely gorgeous! This made me smile after a day of feeling pretty “blah” (27 weeks pregnant and feeling rather frumpy today) Thanks for brightening my day and helping me realize the “blahs” will be all worth it 🙂

  8. Menden on April 24, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Bless her little heart, she is just so precious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  9. Kath on April 24, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Loved the tongue smile 🙂

  10. Alexa on April 24, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    i think we should all boycott the blog unless you post at least one video a week of her. i want to bite her cheeks. she is insanely beautiful gina!

  11. Mali on April 24, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Que chula!!! Love those eyes =)

  12. Laury on April 24, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    My God she is adorable! This video melted my heart!! We were always bad at tummy time too…E hated it, so I avoided it until she was more mobile. She had the strongest neck though from the start regardless! This reminds me of those days…it goes so fast! Presh presh presh!!!

  13. Suzi @ Confessions of a Fitness Instructor on April 24, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    What a cutie! Though it’s easy to see in photos she is adorable, it’s just not the same as a video <3

  14. Kailey on April 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    My heart just melted! she is just so sweet!!!

  15. RachelG on April 24, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    So cute for so many reasons!!!! 🙂 Those big eyes are amazing and I can tell by your voice that you’re an amazing mother. 🙂

  16. Nicole on April 24, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Oh my goodness! I think I’m in love with your sweet little girl, what a blessing! And I wanted to say thank you for all of your wonderful pregnancy/newborn posts. Once I found out we were expecting all I wanted was to know that I’m not alone in all the crazy ups and downs on this roller coaster ride. And your posts, day by day, were entertaining and informative and a true joy. So, thank you deary!

  17. kyla on April 24, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Those little baby sounds killed me! And when she stuck her tongue out, I died. You have a beautiful daughter!

  18. Abby on April 24, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Livi’s eyes are absolutely incredible! No wonder she steals your heart each and every single day!

  19. Sarah on April 24, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    makes me smile! 🙂 Both her big beautiful brown eyes and your loving tone! what a sweet mama and daughter!

  20. Lisa @ The Splattered Apron on April 24, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Awww, when she stuck out her tongue and smiled I about melted.
    PS-we have the same playmat! C loved it and is now too big for it. I’m about to put it into storage, can’t believe it!

  21. Catalina @ Cake with Love on April 24, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    She is so cute and beautiful, you a very lucky parents!!

  22. Suzanne on April 24, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Wow, Livi has got to be one of the cutest babies. She should be the new face of Gerber. 😉

    Baby coo’s. It’s one of most beautiful, happiest sounds in the world.
    Thanks for that. It seriously melted away all the negativity I had today!

  23. chrissy on April 24, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    what a precious little girl!!!!

  24. Ashley on April 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    She is so cute! I love when she stuck her tongue out and smiled-adorable!

  25. M. Lindsay on April 24, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    She is the cutest thing ever! How have you not nibbled her little cheeks off already??

  26. Brigid on April 24, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    So precious I can’t even handle it!!! More videos please!! 🙂

  27. Allie J on April 24, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    She is way too precious! What a sweetie pie 🙂

  28. amy on April 25, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Gina, your family is so fun to read about and see via your blog…………………..thanks for sharing!!!!

  29. Shaina on April 25, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I was totally grinning from ear to ear watching that video. 6 more weeks….I can’t wait!!!! LOVE the baby grunts haha.

  30. Brett Marie on April 25, 2012 at 3:24 am

    Oh my goodness! She is way too stinkin’ cute! When she sticks her little tongue out with that cute little grin…. heart.melted. And those big brown eyes….too adorable!

  31. jassy on April 25, 2012 at 4:21 am

    she’s so cute 🙂 i hope she grows up to be a fine lady 🙂

  32. Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl on April 25, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Aww! How adorable! She has the cutest smile!

  33. Morgan on April 25, 2012 at 8:01 am

    Hello adorable, what a sweet sweet girl!

  34. Christina on April 25, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Beautiful. That is all..

  35. Melissa (Better Fit) on April 25, 2012 at 9:02 am

    She’s so adorable, Gina! I love it when she looks at you and starts laughing. She totally knows what’s up. Too cute.

  36. KeelyJane on April 25, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Ahh, she is so beautiful!! Makes my heart melt, you must be so proud! Is it scaring you how quickly she’s hitting milestones? Or are you just enjoying every beautiful moment? xx

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:40 pm

      it’s kind of crazy how fast she’s growing, so i’m trying to savor every second

  37. Helen on April 25, 2012 at 9:53 am

    She’s so cute!!!!!!!!!! Does she lick the mat at one point? 🙂 What a sweetie! I’m in love with her little fuzzy baby hair.

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      yes, she tries to eat it sometimes 🙂 i love her fuzzy hair, too

  38. Jennifer on April 25, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Sooo cute! Thanks for sharing!

  39. Christina on April 25, 2012 at 10:31 am

    what a little angel…she is too cute!

  40. Amelia on April 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

    What a doll! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your family posts.

  41. Sabrina on April 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

    She is sooooo sweet! I love her! Look at those big eyes!

  42. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life on April 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I’ve got goosebumps just watching that video and remembering when my son was that little. Enjoy every second! She’s adorable!

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      thank you- i’m so in love with her

  43. sophie on April 25, 2012 at 11:10 am

    not to be evil, but not all babies are cute….but YOUR baby is ADORABLE!

    i love the “tell me all about it” 🙂

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      <3 :)

  44. Emily on April 25, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Those big eyes and that smile! She is adorable, Gina. Thanks so much for sharing this 🙂

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      thank you for the sweet compliment!

  45. Maddy on April 25, 2012 at 11:54 am

    So pretty, happy and charming! Great video!

  46. Sonia the Mexigarian on April 25, 2012 at 11:55 am

    and my heart just melted. <3

  47. Kirsten on April 25, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    How adorable! And that little smile she gives… cutest thing ever!

  48. Cathy on April 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    She really is so adorable! Enjoy these moments and keep a journal for her- my daughter loves reading stuff about herself when she was a baby!

  49. lisag on April 25, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    She makes me melt! She’s so alert and bright-eyed. Gives me chills how cute.

    • Fitnessista on April 25, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      thank you! i hope you get to meet her one of these days 🙂

  50. Sam @ Fit for My Fork on April 25, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    You’ve had so many comments like this already but she’s so adorable. So happy and such a cute little face!

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