Friday, August 19, 2011
6 weeks old
Malin, you are getting so big! I love seeing all your little rolls and your perfectly plump cheeks emerging. Some days I don't think you are changing very much, but when I look back at pictures like these, I am shocked by how quickly you are growing.
Sleep has been on and off for us. One night you'll do great and sleep 4-5 hrs (at least one stretch), but then the next you'll wake up every 2-3 hours. I'm sure that as you get bigger this will change.
I think we've finally gotten the eating thing down. You have become very efficient and usually only nurse for about 20-25 minutes now (quite a change from 45min-1hr in the beginning). That also means more playtime for us before you go down for a nap. You love your swing and especially love being on your tummy, especially on the bobby so that you can see out better.
Today you were fascinated by Bentley - and of course he is quite obsessed with you. He becomes a little distressed when you cry, headed right over to your side to make sure you're alright. Sometimes he sneaks in some face kisses which your momma does not love. I think you'll two be good friends.
You are spoiled by so many people. Your Mor Mor sends weekly packages and these fun shoes arrived last week from your cousin Scarlett. She has a pair too so you two can be twins.
I'm having so much fun dressing you, but honestly, you seem to prefer to be just in a diaper since it's been pretty hot lately. When fall comes though, I know you'll appreciate it more. We had two rainy days this week so we got to bundle you up.
Malin, I wish that you would be able to remember all of these early days and how quickly we fell in love with you. Most of all I hope I never forget them either!
Friday, August 12, 2011
5 weeks and ambitions
Malin is 5 weeks today! She's doing great during the day, although we've regressed at night - back to waking up every 2-3 hrs to eat rather than 4! UGH! Makes for a rough night and a morning that definitely requires a large cup of coffee. Throw in that Lucas is still on nights, it makes for two very exhausted parents.
We got all dressed up this morning to greet daddy and did a photo shoot while waiting. Well unfortunately, nap time came along and daddy still wasn't home!
We got all dressed up this morning to greet daddy and did a photo shoot while waiting. Well unfortunately, nap time came along and daddy still wasn't home!
| I can't stop moving I'm so excited to see him |
| He's really coming home?? |
| I'll just be hanging out waiting! |
| I love my daddy and can't wait to see him |
| Thinking that I want to be a doctor when I grow up |
| I would be a pretty good-looking doctor |
| All this waiting is making me tired |
Thursday, August 11, 2011
1 month
My sweet, sweet baby, you are 1 month old!
You are still very petite
You are starting to smile more and more
I'm seeng your personality develop
You don't like to stay still - always moving!
You are noticing things around you
You enjoy your naps (most of the time)
But most of all you are loved by so many people!
Monday, August 1, 2011
3 weeks
3 weeks!!?? I'm 3 days late writing this. I can't decide if the days fly by or feel like a whole month. Being on a "3-hr schedule" is definitely a new experience in life.
I can't believe though how much happens in a week. Malin is so much more alert, stays more awake after we eat and is sleeping pretty well. At her 2 week (well 2w3d) appointment, she was up to 6lbs12oz, 21 1/2". She's in the 50th percentile for height (I don't think that will last long!) and 10-25th percentile for weight (still a little peanut). I swear everyday she adds a new roll on her body.
Malin is starting to get into a "babywise" schedule of eating every 2 1/2-3hrs during the day - playing and then napping before the next feeding time. During the night we are getting to almost 4 hr stretches...great for me and for Malin! We are trying to get her to sleep in the pack-n-play at nap time, but it's also just so tempting to let her snuggle and sleep on your chest. We do our best to stick to a routine, but also cherish all those snuggles!
Malin, please please please stop growing up so quickly!!!!!
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