6/17/12

2 Weeks

 I simply cannot believe it has been 2 whole weeks since this little girl was welcomed to our family! In some ways it seems so much longer, and in other ways, it has totally flown by! We have had such a fun 2 weeks. We are so thankful for all our family who has come to help us because let's be honest, I don't think I could do this on my own. I never thought I'd have so many questions as a new mom, but man, I feel like I ask a million questions a day. Thankfully I have a wonderful mom and mother-in-law who are always willing to help.
So in the last 2 weeks we haven't really done much. We have been to 2 doctors appointments (one for me and one for Emry), Lynne's house, and a couple of stores for some much needed items. Other than that, I've basically been home taking care of this cute little girl. I'm totally scared to leave or go on an outing because I don't think I'm quite ready for the whole feeding her in public thing. It is way more complicated than everyone makes it look, really! One day, I hope to get better and then I can go out again.
We have semi gotten into a schedule here at our house. We basically eat every 2 1/2-3 hours during the day and take a lot of naps in between. Then at night, I feed her sometime around 8 or 9, followed by a bath, and then it is daddy time. This means I feed her, give her to Ryan and then go to bed. He is in charge of her until her last night time feeding at around 1130 PM or so. Then I feed her one more time and down for the night she goes. (ok, not really for the night, but you get the picture). The first week she would give us like 4 hours in between feedings and I would wake up and be worried that I needed to feed her. I quickly learned I should just let her sleep as long as she will at night and so the last two nights she has actually gone 6 hours between feedings. It is wonderful. Here's to hoping this lasts and she continues to sleep longer and longer. I have found this week that I'm not very patient when I don't get enough sleep. I'm trying to be better though.
Here are some cute pictures of our life over the last 2 weeks.

Me and Emry after one of her baths. It is pretty cold in our basement apartment, hence the hat and really warm clothes,
 Emry looking so cute with her daddy (She totally has him wrapped around her finger! We are in trouble when she grows up!)
 Close up shot!
 Me and Emry
 I love being her mom. Look at that cute smile she likes to give out. She is too precious!
 Nap time in the crib. Such a cute outfit. I hate having to use those mittens on her but she scratches her face so we have to.

Tummy time outside. Mostly she actually likes her tummy. She is pretty strong and will lift her head from side to side pretty well. She also really likes it outside. I think it's because it's warm outside. Loving the sunny weather.
 Such a cute picture with her sun hat! Love this little girl!

3 comments:

  1. 2 weeks already? She's so beautiful! Andrea you look great! Congrats!

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  2. Um...you have a CUTE baby! You already know that of course but thought I'd let you know! Congrats, I'm very happy for you and good luck learning all the stuff about raising a baby - I'm still trying to figure it out. I don't think the learning ever stops!

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  3. I'm sad Lila can't wear those polkas anymore! Those were my favs. She's a cutie cutie!

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