5 weeks old

Last week flew by. Leah and I stayed at my parents' house while Greg was out of town. I hated staying at home alone even when it was just me. I definitely didn't want to stay here alone with it just being the two of us. We had a good time though. My dad got to spend a lot of time with her. My mom had to work so her time was limited. It was just nice for them to get to spend extra time with her instead of just the weekend. I didn't take many pictures last week, but we did get some photos made to celebrate turning one month. She is growing too fast for me. If anyone has figured out how to slow or stop time for a little while, please let me know. I look at her hands every day, and they are growing. I loved her hands when she was born because they were so tiny. I know each phase of her life will be enjoyable, but I just want time to stand still for a little while so I can savor the moment even more. Thanks be to God for His wonderful blessings!

This pic didn't scan so well, but you get the idea.

This is her normal position when she sleeps and even when you hold her.

Mrs. C made her an Alabama blanket which she is very excited about!

It really is such a cute and soft blanket.

One Month

Leah is one month old now. Could this really be? In a way it seems to have flown by, but at the same time it seems she has been here forever. She had her visit with the doctor Friday, and he said she looked perfect. She is now 7lbs, 2oz and 20 inches long. Even though she is growing she still seems so small. She likes to stay all balled up so it makes her seem even smaller. She loves to be held while she sleeps, and likes to wake up once you put her in bed. So after a few nights of staying up for 2 hours after eating, I decided to see if some white noise would help. Oh my goodness, what a blessing!!! We had been given a video called Happiest Baby on the Block which I highly recommend. It gives several ways to callm a baby and help them sleep. We had been swaddling her, but the white noise just made her sleep even better. The first night she went to bed at 8, awoke at 1am and then at 6am. That happened the next 2 nights until we went to the doctor where she slept all the way there and home and at that visit. By bed time she was wide awake. It was a long night, but I've decided to even cherish these moments that I get to spend with her in the stillness of the night. I'm just so grateful for any moment with her.

Here are a few pictures. She really does stay awake during the day. It's just easier to get pictures while she sleeps.

I wanted her to wear this dress home from the hospital, but it was way too big.

One of the hats Bebe made for her.
Do they make baby clothes in petite?

After a long day at the doctor's office.

3 weeks old

It's hard to believe that 3 weeks ago my life was totally changed (for the better). We are having such a good time! Little Leah is sleeping longer through the night most of the time. She is still so little, but you really can't tell that in pictures. I am learning a lot of things about this baby and being a mommy. Here are some things I have learned that I didn't know.

I did not know:
10. that something so cute and little could make such loud stinky toots.
9. that my wonderful husband would be willing to change diapers and be good at it.
8. that she would have the cutest smiles come across her face when she was falling
asleep.
7. that I could stand over her for hours just watching her sleep peacefully.
6. that being spit up on wouldn't actually bother me.
5. I would fall more in love with my husband when I see him hold her.
4. that swaddling is like a miracle drug...calms her immediately.
3. that nursing is messy...breasts turn into dripping faucets and spraying water
hoses.
2. that getting dressed, putting on make-up and fixing my hair (before noon) would
be an accomplishment for the day.
1. that I could love this little one SO much!


Here are a few pics from the week.

Leah and Dixie

Just moments before she spit up all over her dress.She looks so tiny in that bed.
She can sleep in any position.
Oh, how I love her.

2 weeks old

Leah is 2 weeks old today. I'm glad that this week went by very slowly. I have been told so many times to cherish this time because time goes by so quickly, and soon she'll be talking and walking. We had our visit with the doctor, and she now weighs 6lbs 8oz and is 19 inches long. She is still so little. The doctor said everything looks great!

My mom now requires a pic of the day to get her through the week until she can see Leah on the weekend. So here are a few pics from this week.