This month has been rough on Mommy and Daddy. We are both still adjusting to having another person in our home. You are totally formula fed and will take between 3 and 4 ounces every 3 hours. Sometimes, when you are really hungry, you can down 5 ounces pretty quickly. Other than that, you like to take your time when eating and "meals" last between 30 to 50 minutes. While this is ok during the day, Mommy almost falls asleep during our nightly feedings.
Speaking of nights, you are sleeping 3-4 hours at night, but never more than 4 before you are awake and ready to eat. Its the getting you back to sleep that is the hard part. You just don't want to miss a thing, so after a feeding its another hour or so before you are finally back asleep. I admit, this is a bit of a struggle for Mommy as she is ready to be back asleep pronto.
You are sleeping either in your swing or rock 'n play right now because baby girl, you need to be moving 24/7. You love to be swaddled up and rocking, swinging, bopping, etc.... You are not one to like to lie flat. You still love to be swaddled and if one of your tiny hands creeps out you let us know.
You look so much like Daddy right now. Your dark hair is still full and seems to be holding steady. I do see glints of gold in it sometimes so perhaps you will be blonde like Mommy yet. You are probably about 8 pounds now, but we won't know for sure until your 2 month appointment in June. You are still in newborn diapers, but that may change soon. You are also in between clothing sizes. Your newborn pjs no longer fit, but most of the 0-3 months still swim on you. And bloomers, well let's say none of those fit, so we have not worn any of your cute dresses yet. You have the longest fingers and toes, but the squishiest cheeks. You are starting to fill out a bit, and Daddy says you have sushi arms (aka getting your rolls).
Evelyn Ray, we are trying so hard to be good parents, but its hard. Each day brings some new struggle. Mommy and Daddy love you to death, so just hang in there with us as we adjust and learn.
Wow! A month already?!!? Her squishy little arms are the most precious thing...love baby rolls! I know it's a HUGE time of adjustment and learning, but girl, you're doing great! I'm proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI seriously can't believe it's been a month already! Time sure is flying!
ReplyDeleteI know that Evie loves you both, and she's adjusting right along with you--it's a HUGE adjustment. You guys are doing great!!!
Love you!!
How has it been a month already?? She's absolutely adorable friend! I feel for you - the first month is the hardest. I promise - in a week or two, you'll get the hang of it, she'll get the hang of it and you'll start finding your routine. I promise you're being an amazing mommy, and when you get that first smile, I promise you'll feel like one! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it's been a month, that's just so crazy sauce! I know it's hard right now, but like Carolyn said, soon it will be easier and everyone will feel better. I love you all so much and praying for extra sleep :)! <3 you!
ReplyDeleteI've told you this before, but I'll keep saying it and encouraging you, Mama! You're doing great, and it gets better so just keep holding on. Evie will figure out her role in your little family soon, and things will fall into place. The nighttime feedings will end soon - especially with formula (I have to say, I am a bit jealous of that as with breastfeeding, the nighttime feedings won't end for me). Just remember to take a minute for yourself if you can here and there - even if that means letting sweet Evie cry for a second. She will be ok, I promise. Hugging you and here if you need me! I'm getting very little sleep myself, so even if it's 3 am, text me if you need to. I'll likely be up:/
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I can't believe it's been as long as it has since she's been born, and you are really doing amazing. I can't believe I will be discussing feedings and sleep schedules soon, haha.
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