Amazingly, our baby girl turned two weeks old yesterday – and the day was appropriately momentous. It is Jami’s first day back at work and my first day handling feedings all by myself. The overnight feedings were a little rough, but we’ll figure it out, Frances and I.
Frances also lost her cord stump yesterday – another milestone. Now she has the cutest little belly button.
Finally, this was the first day that Frances began demanding food. Up to this point we’ve been having to wake her up to eat. Good news in terms of her growth and development, although it has meant less sleep for her and for me.
My mom is here now helping out, which is great. So nice to be able to focus on Frances and not worry about food or laundry. My dad was here too for a brief overnight (he dropped my mom off, but had to get back to the farm) and he spent as much time as possible holding Frances, which was sweet (and which Frances enjoyed)
My parents have both commented on how tiny she is, but I keep thinking how big she has gotten. Her cheeks are chubbier and her arms and legs have little fat rolls now. It’s good to see. She weighs 7 pounds even now – an ounce past her birthweight at the two week mark which is encouraging. We are doing our job!
!!!! I’m not sure I have more words than that. She is so awesome, and you two are definitely doing your job!
Also, your dad looks a lot like my dad. Except my dad’s suspenders have the stars and stripes haha.
She’s beautiful!
She is so very wonderful that there are tears in my eyes. That may also be due to hormones. (shhh).
And fingers crossed for you guys during transition!
Oh! Oh, she’s beautiful. So tiny-big and perfect. I’m glad your mom and Jami are there helping (and that your dad was able to get some snuggles), but I hope you get some rest soon. Take care of yourself!