Today you are one month old. Your daddy and I cannot believe how quickly this day has come and at the same time it seems as though you have always been here with us.
Your entrance into our family has forever changed our lives. We are so blessed and happy to have you as our daughter. Everything about you intrigues us, from your beautiful eyes to your head full of hair, to your long feet and hands and your expanding belly. You are perfect!
It has certainly been an adjustment having you here at home with us. When we first brought you home, the only one getting any sleep was you! :o) Mommy and Daddy would stay awake or in a very light sleep waiting for you to cry out that you needed us. We were so nervous to take care of you and worried that we wouldn't know what to do. After a few weeks though, we are becoming ole' pros, although still sleep deprived. 
We have been very blessed to have a lot of help, as well. Your daddy was able to take two weeks off to spend with you and me. Being back at work has been hard for him, but I send him pictures everyday so that he can see how cute you are! And he calls every couples of hours to see what you are up to and ask how we are doing. Your grandma took a week off after Daddy went back to work to help me and spend time with you. And for the last two weeks, your great grandma has been staying with us and has been spoiling you as much as she can. Your grandpa calls from Afghanistan every single day to check on you and see how you are doing. He can't wait to come home and spoil you rotten! You have had so many visitors come to see you and love on you. You are such a good baby, too. You love to snuggle and don't wake or fuss when we pass you from our loving arms to the next.
You are finally settling into somewhat of a routine. You like to eat every two to three hours during the day and are eating about 20 ounces a day, usually in eight or nine meals. You have been sleeping a little bit longer during the night and wake up around 2am and 6am to eat. By 8 or 9am, you are ready to get up and face the day. You are a good sleeper, and you are not bothered by noises or lights. The only thing that bothers you are the pesky blankets that we try to keep you covered with. You grunt and squirm until your hands are free and your legs are uncovered. You HAVE to have your hands near your face and have managed to only scratch yourself once or twice.
Sleeping in your bassinet.
Napping on the couch with Daddy. You like bath time for the most part and will lay quietly in the tub while we wash you down. You love to kick your legs to splash the water and flail your arms around. We definitely think that you are going to be a water baby (much like I was when I was little).
As time has passed, we have become better at and more brave to take you out for road trips. At first you didn't like getting in your car seat and would cry until the car had been moving for awhile. Now you only protest when we are first buckling you in. You have been many places already. We have taken you to the doctor for lab draws, to Tamara and Carmen's baby shower, restaurants, Grandma's house, and shopping. You seem to like being on the go and only get fussy when it is time to eat. You only cry when you are hungry or bored, and now occasionally when you need changed. Or when you realize no one is holding you anymore. :)
Getting ready to go to the Pediatrician's for a check-up!
In your party dress to go to Tamara's shower.You are also becoming more alert and active during the day. You love to swing in your swing and play on the play mat for short periods of time. You are so strong too!! We are continuously amazed by all the things that you can do. You can:
-Focus on faces. You especially love to look at your Grandma's face. :o)
-Respond to a noise in some way, such as starting, crying or quieting. You become very quiet when you hear your daddy's face and you turn your head to find him. Usually noises startle you and not scare you to where you cry.
-Lift your head 45 degrees when you are on your stomach. Mainly you do this when you are laying on someone rather than on the play mat. Your neck muscles are so strong and you can even hold your head upright on your own for short periods of time.
-Bring both hands together. You like to put them next to your face, of course.
-Smile in response to a smile. Your great grandma gets lots of these in the mornings. You also smile spontaneously, but we are not too sure that you know why you are smiling. It's probably still from gas. :o)
-Vocalize in ways other than crying. You like to talk to your self already.
We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this month and we can't wait to see what all you conquer in the days ahead. We know that you are going to continue to grow bigger, stronger and smarter. You are such a blessing to our family and we thank God that he gave you to us to raise. You are the light of our life, Kaitlyn, and we love you so much!
Love,
Mommy
1 comment:
Amy, you write so beautifully!! She is just adorable.
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