Whew, what a month! I can not believe how fast these weeks are going by. You have brought so much joy to our family, even if we are lacking sleep and a little more delirious these days. ;)
Here are a few things about you:
- After coming home we went to your first doctors visit and you had lost weight since your birth. Your doctor was so gracious to us first time parents and re-assured us that this was normal. We came up with a plan and stuck to it... a week later we went back and you had gained weight and then a week after that we went back for another weight check and you were still gaining weight putting you at 6.6lbs. You are still not at your birth weight but I am sure you will soon!
- You still like to sleep on Mommy during the night and get up every 2-3 hours to eat. When you first came home I would set an alarm every 2-2.5 hours to feed you but our doctor suggested I let you wake me up since you are gaining weight.
- When you are fussy it is usually because you are hungry, sleepy, wet, or have a tummy ache. It has been challenging trying to get to know all your different cries, but we are catching on quickly! :) You love for someone to walk you around while being bounced and shushed. You also really like to be swaddled, but seem to always find your hands... you love to keep them up by your face.
- You eat every 2 hours during the day. You are also awake most of the day, taking short cat naps in your rock n play when we are home. You love to ride in the car, most of the time it will lull you to sleep and you will stay asleep while in the store as long as we keep the stroller moving. :)
- We have enjoyed celebrating your first Valentines Day, Daddy brought us flowers and chocolates. Taking trips to the Glenbrook area are a favorite outing, your first trip there was your second week. :) You also like going to both sets of your grandparents where you get lots of LOVE. Your first bath in the bathtub was not your favorite, you pooped, peed, and screamed... it wasn't until we put your clothes back on that you calmed down. You got your picture made by a photographer other then your daddy on week 3 and they turned out so cute! By week 4 we took you to church and you slept right through service. That same day we went out to eat for our first time and you slept through lunch but woke up at the end and had a blow out diaper and was hungry.
- You love to be in the bathroom with me while I shower... I think it is because it is so warm and steamy. :) If you could choose you would LOVE to be held and cuddled the whole day. Mommy has read you some books and you like looking at the colorful pages. While you eat I read you the Bible... pray you are soaking it all in sweet girl. :)
You are living up to your name sake .... Charlotte meaning strong woman and Jane meaning God is gracious. You are strong physically, lifting that head and kicking your feet all the time. You are also very strong in the way of letting us know what you like and dislike, to be so little you have a BIG personality. :) Every time you smile, fall asleep on me, or you do something new I remember God is so gracious in giving us such a special gift. You are precious and we are so in love with you Charlotte Jane.
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| Showing us your sweet smile! |
