10 week catch-up

The weeks are just flying by and I can't seem to stay on top of updating the blog!

5 days after returning from Cape Cod, we were off to Colorado! Luckily, my mom helped us fly home since this was our first plane trip.  Number one thing I have learned, packing to travel with a baby is entirely different than packing for a 2 week Europe trip in just a carry-on.  I've become an expert business packer, but will definitely need some practice for travel with Malin.

Malin's trip definitely sets the bar.  We had a limo ride from Stony Brook to LGA followed by an upgrade to first class.  Malin did great - hardly made a peep.  I'm sure the 1st class travelers appreciated that.  

We had a great time in Boulder.  My mom was busy playing Mary Poppins day and night while my dad and I took care of business at a conference all week.  

Patchy hair

Loves her tummy time

With her Papa

My mini me

With her bestie, her mormor

First time in the bumbo!

Malin is smiling up a storm, silent giggling, trying to mock our voices and faces, definitely interested in her toys, and wants to always be moving.  We're still not sleeping through the night (she loves her 3am party), but hopefully we'll get there now that we are home.

Still cannot believe it was only 10 weeks ago that we met our little girl!

2 Months

Happy 2 month birthday, sweet Malin! We can't believe that it's already been 2 months...1/6 of a year!

You are always moving and are so interested in everything around you.  We almost always have to have you held up or sitting up so that you can see out.  You started really smiling just shy of 8 weeks...it's so fun to watch you light up and see you with silent giggles. You flirt with your daddy when he's home, even if we've had a rough day together.  Sleep is starting to get better - you go anywhere between 5-7 hr stretches.

The stats at the 2 month check-up:
Weight: 10lbs (5lb 6oz at birth)...25th percentile
Length: 22inches (18 3/4 at birth) - 50th percentile
Head circumference: 37cm - 10th percentile (I think that's slower to catch up!)

The biggest thing that happened at the appointment was getting 2 shots and one oral vaccine.  You were not a happy camper, but seemed back to normal once we got home!

Me and the nurse holding her down! 

Sad sad baby

Oral vaccine, you enjoyed the taste!

7, 8 week catch up

We are very behind in blogging.  That's for several reasons.

7 Weeks
We were preparing for hurricane Irene.  The news was a little frightening for those of us who had never been in a hurricane, so we started making plans on Friday (Malin 7 weeks).  Unfortunately, Tim and Sarah were supposed to come that weekend and had to cancel (well, Delta kindly canceled for them).  Lucas and I were hesitant about our house considering the number of trees that surround it, so we packed up our gear and all four of us (Bentley included) sought shelter at our new friends house, the Lius.  I bet they didn't think that we would take them up on the offer when it was extended! Quite a way to make new friends, right?  Just move in for a night...which turned into two nights because we were out of power for 3 days and I was alone at night and not up for solo diaper changes ala candle light.

Before we left the house, unplugged everything

Towards the end of the storm, needed to take Bentley out

Tree down in the Liu's brand new complex

Bentley was pretty good throughout the storm

Our new small group seeking shelter at the only house with electricity! Pet friendly shelter! 

What was Malin up to in her 7th week of life?  Well, most of the usual - eating, playing, pooping, sleeping (usually in that order).

I'm slightly obsessed with watching the monitor - she stares right at it because of the green light on the camera.

She's started to notice Bentley (who has always noticed her).

Just hanging out with my friend!

8 weeks
I'm behind on 8 week update because we traveled to Cape Cod to see my 2nd cousin Heather marry Greg.  It was quite the wedding!

on the ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport CT

My little diva

First time in my swimming suit from Mor Mor

Pre-water dip

Post water dip - not very happy

Who says only the bride can wear white!?

GORGEOUS LOCATION

Grand entrance

My dad and the mother of the bride (his cousin)

Lobster at the wedding = lobster bib

Hanging out with Mor Mor

Pooped at the end of the wedding

Second wind though when we got back to the hotel

Talking and laughing

Big girl!

Between 7 and 8 weeks, Malin has started smiling! She gives us huge smiles and silent giggles which really just melt your heart! She will even try to mock the sounds she hears now.  She loves flirting with her daddy.  She is such a happy baby (well, maybe with the exception of about 6pm-8pm).

Tomorrow we will update with 2 month stats!

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!