Four Weeks

Growing sure makes a baby tired! This is outfit number two for her four week picture. I guess we'll wear the blue one for our five week. This week she decided to spit up all over it while I was trying to turn on the camera.
She may be yawning in the picture above for the same reason I am - I think she missed Nani who has been playing night nanny for a few days and went home yesterday. Whatever the reason, we had a long night last night where she wasn't really ready to go to sleep and just felt like being held. She and I slept in her room since Geoff needed rest before work, and she had a pretty good night once she got to sleep.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
As Nani put it, Claire has found her voice - meaning she now knows to be a little more vocal with a cry instead of just grunting and squeaking all the time. She still isn't much of a crier, but she will let you know if she needs something.

We All Know...

Claire's shirt says "We all know I'm Grandma's Favorite." Of course Nani had to have her picture taken with Claire in this outfit. Too cute! Nani came and took care of Claire during the last several nights so that Geoff and I could have our bed to ourselves and catch up on a little sleep. We even got to have a date one night! The winds from Katrina have seemed over the last four years to blow my parents farther and farther away from here. Here's hoping those winds will change soon...
Tomorrow marks four weeks of life for my little one, so be ready for a new picture and an update if I can think of anything new to share.

Rubber Ducky Dreams

Claire's umbilical cord has come off and she had outgrown the little tub that the hospital gave us for her sponge baths, so she has moved into her great little tub/chair from Aunt Gini. Here's a picture from the first night of Nani's visit when we gave her a nice bath. She does really well with her baths so far. Seems redundant to say she does well with anything because she seems to do well with everything. Sleeps well, eats well, rides well, bathes well - what a blessing of a baby she is!

Three Weeks Today

I can't believe how quickly the time is flying by. I have to keep redirecting my attention away from counting down days until I have to return to work or I will get depressed. This little one takes up a ton of time and energy but she is worth every second of every day and night that I spend with her.

If you continue to follow my blog you will notice that I am not a photographer at all, so this was the best shot of her that I could get this morning before she started complaining heartily that I wasn't holding her, but it was also one that I managed not to get her full length in. Oh well. She's definitely starting to fill out and if you are a member of my family reading this, you will probably also begin to think that she is starting to look more and more like her mama. :)

As a bonus, here is a picture from yesterday afternoon. Geoff loves pictures of her sleeping because she is so funny when she sleeps. I can't decide if this pose says "please pick me up" or "ready for take-off." Too cute!

One Last Time

I had to get a picture of Claire in her going home outfit one last time before I couldn't get it on her anymore. The hospital photos turned out much better, but I haven't had a chance (or the money) to order them yet. This adorable premie outfit is headed for a shadow box as soon as I can get one from Hobby Lobby.

Our First Stroll

Yesterday Claire and I went for our first stroll around the block. This is the only form of exercise I am allowed until my 6 week check up, and after the walk I can see why. I haven't needed pain meds since my surgery, but I do get occasional strong twinges - something that was more pronounced after the walk. Claire was very quiet but alert throughout the stroll. The dogs reacted as I thought they would to the stroller - making me glad I didn't try to bring them along.

MILESTONES TO DATE
Claire is now coordinated enough to push me away when I do something she doesn't like - such as suctioning her nose or putting ointment on her eyes.
Claire has officially outgrown her premie clothes and diapers. Many newborn clothing pieces are too big, but premies are all too small.