Yesterday marked the four week point of Laura's life outside the womb. While the past four weeks have been long an wearisome in some ways, they have been delightful in many, many more ways. Laura is beginning to settle into more of a routine and she is much more content these days. She seems to engage and make eye contact more often and I suspect that intentional smiles and responses are just around the corner. We can't wait! She still loves to snuggle and has recently welcomed some time in her bouncy seat and swing, which has allowed me some time to nap during most days. One thing that David and I have found most interesting... she is a NOISY sleeper. In fact, she's just a noisy baby. :) She coos and grunts and sighs and squeals. It's pretty amusing, but it does keep us awake at night.
My mom and I took Laura to see the lactation consultant yesterday to check her weight and ask few questions. She weighs... 9 pounds 9 ounces. Wow! She is gaining weight beautifully, more than an ounce a day. We are so very grateful to God for making the nursing process a smooth one. I really enjoy nursing and have had no difficulties up to this point. God has been faithful to answer our prayers.
That's all for today... better take advantage of my small window of opportunity to take a shower while my little noisy sleeper is napping. :) Have a wonderful day!
You're right, those intentional smiles and responses aren't too far away now . . . and they are SOOOOOO much fun!! :-) We've been getting them from Aaron for the past two weeks or so and we just eat them all up! They are so cute and help to make up for some of the long nights and fussy times. After he's all fed and diaperd we usually have a nice long session of smiles and coos. They make it awfully hard for Daddy to leave for work in the morning. :-)
ReplyDeleteAaron has also slept through the night for the past 4 or 5 nights now. Hurray!!! Hopefully those days aren't too far off for you now either! Love ya friend!
I LOVE the picture of her little heart bum:) She has such a sweet face!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny what noisy sleepers babies are! We put Kate in our closet (it's very large w/ its own air vent:) so that we could hear her when she cried but all the other sounds were blocked!
Praise the Lord for answered nursing prayers!
what a cutie pie face she is! Her hair sure is getting lighter. I am still praying for you the perfect job. Love you all muchly!~Teadles..;o)
ReplyDeleteEvery-time I see her I see David...It's so funny how girly's end up looking like their Daddy's...:) Kayla looks like Stefan and Ava...but Izzy?? We still have yet to find out...
ReplyDeleteLove ya!