Over the years, I have been accused of a lot of things, but never of being disorganized or of having poor time-management. In fact, the opposite perhaps might be true. My lists and desire for routine drive at least one member of our household crazy. I'll give you one guess!
Motherhood has made me even more driven to nail down a routine, not only for Natalie's sake, but for my own as well. Natalie is my priority during the day, but I am determined to fit in some of the things that make me, well, me. And, Eric & Ashley time cannot be completely lost in all this either.
Part of my strategy is to divide up giant tasks into manageable chunks.
Example:
Instead of trying to find time to clean the entire house, I broke down all the tasks into a few things to do each day. So, on Mondays, the kitchen gets a thorough cleaning and the refrigerator gets cleaned out. On Tuesdays, I do laundry (besides Natalie's; she gets about one load per day, at least) and read the mail, pay the bills, etc. Wednesdays I take out all the trash and sweep (and mop every other week) all the non-carpeted floors. Thursdays are bathroom cleaning days. Fridays are reserved for vacuuming. Saturday, laundry and dusting. You get the point. Every day I need to find the time to do about an hour of cleaning. Perfect since Natalie usually takes about a 2 hour nap in the middle of the day.
Additionally, I have started sitting down on Sundays, cutting the coupons and making up a menu for the entire week. From there, I make a shopping list and head to the store for the week's groceries. Saves time and money, and I don't have to think about what to make for dinner every night. I am trying to make use of my crock pot as much as possible too! I love it.
And, on the horizon is a very exciting garden project. We are going to create a community garden! I hope that we can decide to take it one step further and keep a few chickens for fresh eggs, and a pig and cow for our own meat! I am excited about this for myself, but also can imagine Natalie as she grows up being a part of gardening and raising the animals. Of course, this means the weather needs to warm up.
I am always looking for ways to get more and more organized and efficient, and feel like everyday is an experiment to get it just right....we're getting there though!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Lazy Sundays
Today we enjoyed a relatively quiet, lazy Sunday. Natalie napped while Eric enjoyed some quality video game time. The two of them love to relax like this:
Dad and Nat
Big Girl
Yesterday we weighed Natalie again. This time we used a digital scale for a more accurate reading: me on first, then me on holding Natalie. 10 pounds! No wonder so many of her newborn clothes are now boxed up.
We had visitors yesterday. It was so good to catch up with Em and Eric. Natalie slept through their entire visit. We promise next time she'll be up for playing!
Natalie also got to visit with Grandpa P. this weekend. He came home from Florida for a few days, and couldn't wait to get his hands on her! She was a week old only when he left for FL, so you can imagine how much she's grown since he last saw her. This coming weekend, Grandma P. is coming home. She has proclaimed that Natalie has probably grown so much she'll be walking by the time she gets home. Not that'd be something. We are expecting an early walker (I walked at 10 months, but the mark to beat is Aunt Jenny, who walked at 8 months!), but 6 weeks old seems a bit early.
Have a good week, all!
Friday, January 28, 2011
One Month
Today Natalie is one month old. Hard to believe how long ago it seems since she was born, and also how it seems like just yesterday. So far I am on schedule with my picture taking project. For comparison's sake, I included her 1 week picture. Check out how our peanut has grown:
One Week
One Month
Hangin' with my doggie
So awake these days
And mad sometimes!
Watching Mom wash dishes
A little miffed she won't let me nap yet
But happy to be getting lots of attention!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Cloth Diapers, Day Two
Measure twice, cut once. There's a lot of merit in that statement. Similarly, one should always do thorough research before making a sizable purchase, or deciding how to cloth diaper a baby. My opinion pool was limited because most people I sampled use disposable diapers. I was left to the opinions of our parents (thanks ladies!) and the two girls I know who have successfully cloth diapered. 3 of 4 recommended prefolds and rubber pants. So, that's what I went with, without giving much thought to anything else. Don't mess with tried and true, right? Besides, the fancy new-age cloth diapers seemed way out of my price range.
As you'll recall, day one did not go so hot. I blame Nat's lack of size accompanied by inexperience in folding.
Three weeks went by and we dropped approximately $50 into disposable diapers! Wow. Did I mention that my baby is one unhappy camper when she is dirty and/or wet. It's really pretty unbelievable. I'm hoping the potty training Gods are smiling on us and she will continue this sentiment down the road.
Anyway, I was determined to cloth diaper (who can afford not to?!).....so, I regrouped and followed opinion 4: All in Ones. Research led me to Qbaby cloth diapers, for $120 I bought 20 diapers adjustable from 8-20 pounds! Super! They are positively adorable (of course this completely matters) and, so far, they seem to be working great! I had Natalie in them yesterday afternoon, but put her in disposables over night since I don't check her as often and she has been a really sound sleeper (double bonus!!). This morning, she's back in cloth and seems perfectly content.
Check it out:
As you'll recall, day one did not go so hot. I blame Nat's lack of size accompanied by inexperience in folding.
Three weeks went by and we dropped approximately $50 into disposable diapers! Wow. Did I mention that my baby is one unhappy camper when she is dirty and/or wet. It's really pretty unbelievable. I'm hoping the potty training Gods are smiling on us and she will continue this sentiment down the road.
Anyway, I was determined to cloth diaper (who can afford not to?!).....so, I regrouped and followed opinion 4: All in Ones. Research led me to Qbaby cloth diapers, for $120 I bought 20 diapers adjustable from 8-20 pounds! Super! They are positively adorable (of course this completely matters) and, so far, they seem to be working great! I had Natalie in them yesterday afternoon, but put her in disposables over night since I don't check her as often and she has been a really sound sleeper (double bonus!!). This morning, she's back in cloth and seems perfectly content.
Check it out:
Diapers in the stacker
Natalie, diapered and ready to go
Even though she's somewhere in the 9 pound range, they are still a tad bit big, but fit enough to prevent leaks
Play time on the changing table
Now for real play time--Nat's crib
She loves the mobile and the animals on the bumpers (now that she's awake enough to notice them!!)
We're aiming for 24 hours in cloth....will let you know the results!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Like a Weed
On Tuesday Natalie will be 4 weeks old. Wow. This week she has really started to fill out some of her newborn-size clothes. I did a little experiment, with the help of Aunt Beth, to see how much she weighs. I got on the scale, then I got on the scale holding Natalie. Maybe not the most scientific approach, but the scale says Nat weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 9 pounds (you'll recall she was 7 lbs 13 oz at birth)!
Yesterday I went through her clothes and pulled out several sleepers and a couple of pairs of pants that do not fit her...they have been removed from her drawer and put in a box to be kept as hand-me-downs. While it is exciting that she is growing, I was sad about her having grown out of the smallest clothes so fast. I had my first "my baby isn't such a baby anymore" moment.
Also this weekend, she (we) had visitors! Grandma and Grandpa Kranz made the trip from Wisconsin to visit Natalie (us). She was not on her best behavior--she was one fussy baby all weekend. At first I suspected gas (hey, if you were on an all milk diet, you'd have gas too!), but now I'm wondering if the poor lamb wasn't just overstimulated by all the activity and attention. That happens, right? She is sacked out now, so I'm hoping tomorrow will be a much more "typical" day for her.
We attempted a family outing this morning in a return to church. I underestimated the amount of time I needed to get myself and Natalie ready and out the door despite having had to do this several times already for doctors appointments. We arrived to church 15 minutes late. Whoops. The kicker is that Eric and his parents went on ahead so as not to be AS late, while I finished feeding Natalie, and followed in a second car. This is less bizarre if you know that we live less than 5 minutes from church. In my defense, we would have been less late if I hadn't needed to use 3 diapers and 2 outfits trying to get her ready. It went something like this:
1. New diaper one: Natalie sneezed as soon as it was on, and had an enormous do-do at the same time. Crap. (No pun intended).
2. New diaper two: After I removed new diaper #1 and cleaned her off, she peed. I caught most of it with new diaper #2.
3. New diaper three. Whew, we made it out the door in this one.
4. Fresh sleeper one: soaked in the incident between new diapers 1 and 2.
5. Fresh sleeper two: this is what she wore to church. Yikes....
And, wouldn't you know, the same baby that can put down a 4 oz bottle before you can saw "open up" took a record long time eating this morning. All my lectures about eating like a lady finally took hold. Dang.
She was a perfect example in church. I like to think it had more to do with my explaining behavior in church on the ride there and less to do with the fact that she fell sound asleep in her car seat in the walk from the car to the church---we were 15 minutes late, remember, so it was a long walk.
Next up: updates on cloth diapers!
Yesterday I went through her clothes and pulled out several sleepers and a couple of pairs of pants that do not fit her...they have been removed from her drawer and put in a box to be kept as hand-me-downs. While it is exciting that she is growing, I was sad about her having grown out of the smallest clothes so fast. I had my first "my baby isn't such a baby anymore" moment.
Also this weekend, she (we) had visitors! Grandma and Grandpa Kranz made the trip from Wisconsin to visit Natalie (us). She was not on her best behavior--she was one fussy baby all weekend. At first I suspected gas (hey, if you were on an all milk diet, you'd have gas too!), but now I'm wondering if the poor lamb wasn't just overstimulated by all the activity and attention. That happens, right? She is sacked out now, so I'm hoping tomorrow will be a much more "typical" day for her.
We attempted a family outing this morning in a return to church. I underestimated the amount of time I needed to get myself and Natalie ready and out the door despite having had to do this several times already for doctors appointments. We arrived to church 15 minutes late. Whoops. The kicker is that Eric and his parents went on ahead so as not to be AS late, while I finished feeding Natalie, and followed in a second car. This is less bizarre if you know that we live less than 5 minutes from church. In my defense, we would have been less late if I hadn't needed to use 3 diapers and 2 outfits trying to get her ready. It went something like this:
1. New diaper one: Natalie sneezed as soon as it was on, and had an enormous do-do at the same time. Crap. (No pun intended).
2. New diaper two: After I removed new diaper #1 and cleaned her off, she peed. I caught most of it with new diaper #2.
3. New diaper three. Whew, we made it out the door in this one.
4. Fresh sleeper one: soaked in the incident between new diapers 1 and 2.
5. Fresh sleeper two: this is what she wore to church. Yikes....
And, wouldn't you know, the same baby that can put down a 4 oz bottle before you can saw "open up" took a record long time eating this morning. All my lectures about eating like a lady finally took hold. Dang.
She was a perfect example in church. I like to think it had more to do with my explaining behavior in church on the ride there and less to do with the fact that she fell sound asleep in her car seat in the walk from the car to the church---we were 15 minutes late, remember, so it was a long walk.
Next up: updates on cloth diapers!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Professional Pictures
Check out Natalie's first professional pictures taken by Pottinger Photography:
http://pottingerphoto.com/blog/?p=3621
http://pottingerphoto.com/blog/?p=3621
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Three Weeks Old
Today I am three weeks old. I am more and more alert and awake every day. Mom is trying really hard to get me on a regular schedule, but I am working just as hard to thwart her efforts. It's a good thing I'm so cute, or she might really be mad at me....
My "I'm hungry" face
Pretty girl
Checkin' out my toys
Loving the Carribean music in my Bouncer
Yawn....
....bigger....this is when mom does something silly to wake me up
More toys to look at!
Happy baby
Trying to convince mom it's nap time
Watching her dance to the funny songs
Hi
Nap, Interrupted
My primary goal during the day these days is to keep Natalie awake. My efforts are an attempt to create some sort of regular schedule for her, and ultimately, to keep her asleep at night besides the two times she gets up to eat. She is a sound sleeper--I blame all the racket that goes on around here between Bernie barking, the TV, football games, etc that she got used to in utero. So, trying to wake her up now practically takes an act of Congress.
Efforts include: singing obnoxious made-up songs, stretching her, tickling her, changing her diaper, changing positions, and anything else I can think of. See below her defying my best attempts.
Efforts include: singing obnoxious made-up songs, stretching her, tickling her, changing her diaper, changing positions, and anything else I can think of. See below her defying my best attempts.
I'm ignoring you!
But now you're making me mad...
If only I could roll over.
Leave me alone!
Bernie wondering why HE can't sleep.
Self-soothing
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Cloth Diapers, Day One
This morning I woke up excited to finally say buh-bye to disposable diapers and get Natalie into the coveted cloth diapers. I carefully folded and pinned her into the huge diaper and then donned the wonderful rubber pants. (We are going old school cloth, not the fancy new ones.) The rubber pants are still big on her around the legs and of course around the butt, but I figured that the cloth should still absorb most of the wet or dirty diaper mess.
WRONG!
I'm sure it didn't help that she probably peed 4 times before I changed her, or at least that was my estimate based on the degree of saturation. The diaper held in the poo just fine, but poor lamb had soaked through a onesie and her sleeper because of the ill-fitting rubber pants. So, she was immediately put back into the newborn disposables until said time that her little legs are better able to fill the legs holes of the rubber pants. In the meantime, I may hit babies r us to search for "newborn" size rubber pants instead of 0-3 months, which is the smallest size we have on hand.
To be continued....
WRONG!
I'm sure it didn't help that she probably peed 4 times before I changed her, or at least that was my estimate based on the degree of saturation. The diaper held in the poo just fine, but poor lamb had soaked through a onesie and her sleeper because of the ill-fitting rubber pants. So, she was immediately put back into the newborn disposables until said time that her little legs are better able to fill the legs holes of the rubber pants. In the meantime, I may hit babies r us to search for "newborn" size rubber pants instead of 0-3 months, which is the smallest size we have on hand.
To be continued....
Friday, January 14, 2011
Adventures in Parenting
First, let me apologize. No new Natalie pictures for today...
We have had quite the week! It started bright and early Monday morning when Nat had to go back to the doctor for a week 2 check up. Our little peanut gained 7 ounces in one week, which put her officially over her birth weight. Monday morning she weighed in at 7 pounds 15 ounces! Good girl. She eats like a truck driver, and I'm sure she is now well over 8 pounds.
It is hard to notice her growing since we see her every day, but some of her newborn sleepers (the smaller ones), are already at capacity, length wise at least. She has plenty of newborn stuff that is still huge on her though, but I bet it won't be long until she's out of that too.
Anyway, back to the doctor's visit. She is doing just fine. The murmur that they heard at the hospital was very faint at the doc's office, and she did not feel it was anything to follow up on at this point, and reassured me that many newborns have murmurs as all the airways that allowed the baby to "breath" in the womb are closing so that she can breath in the real world. She is due back in 2 months!
This brings me to crazy new mom decision 1: changing pediatricians. I was hesitant to take her to this particular doctor to begin with because I did not particularly like her as my own doctor many years ago, but thought that she would be good with the baby. I'm sure she would provide good care for the baby, but after an unsavory interaction with her in the office (during which she accused me of having "breast issues related to social stigmas about sexuality, boobs, and breastfeeding" and suggested it was said issues that were preventing us from having a successful breast feeding experience), and then making me feel like an idiot for taking Nat to the ER over the weekend, I decided I could not have a good working relationship with her. Wanting to be sure I wasn't making a decision in haste, I sat on it for a few days, talked it over with Eric, who of course supported whatever I wanted to do, and got input from multiple reliable sources (thanks, you know who you are!!), I have her set up with a pediatric practice to be seen in 2 months. I was prepared this time with questions before making her appointment!
Also, let the record reflect that while we have been having a rough time of breast feeding, I have been pumping every 2-3 hours so that she can still eat breastmilk at all feedings. Turns out doc #1 is not only a member of the La Leche League, but may be working on a campaign for some position of authority. Best quote ever about the La Leche League: "I told you to watch out for those La Lache League f-ers. Sneaky bastards." Well said!
Second, Nat is finally getting big enough that I am going to make the transition from disposable to cloth diapers. I had intended to cloth diaper, but munchkin was so small that the cloth just fell off her! She is still really little, but I'm hoping the diapers can now be folded enough to hold in all the goo! Will keep you posted.
And, finally, inspired by a very ingenious idea from a good friend, I have started a little project that involves taking a picture of Natalie on her "birthday" each month in the same spot for one year to show her growth month by month. We took a one week shot just to have a baseline:
We have had quite the week! It started bright and early Monday morning when Nat had to go back to the doctor for a week 2 check up. Our little peanut gained 7 ounces in one week, which put her officially over her birth weight. Monday morning she weighed in at 7 pounds 15 ounces! Good girl. She eats like a truck driver, and I'm sure she is now well over 8 pounds.
It is hard to notice her growing since we see her every day, but some of her newborn sleepers (the smaller ones), are already at capacity, length wise at least. She has plenty of newborn stuff that is still huge on her though, but I bet it won't be long until she's out of that too.
Anyway, back to the doctor's visit. She is doing just fine. The murmur that they heard at the hospital was very faint at the doc's office, and she did not feel it was anything to follow up on at this point, and reassured me that many newborns have murmurs as all the airways that allowed the baby to "breath" in the womb are closing so that she can breath in the real world. She is due back in 2 months!
This brings me to crazy new mom decision 1: changing pediatricians. I was hesitant to take her to this particular doctor to begin with because I did not particularly like her as my own doctor many years ago, but thought that she would be good with the baby. I'm sure she would provide good care for the baby, but after an unsavory interaction with her in the office (during which she accused me of having "breast issues related to social stigmas about sexuality, boobs, and breastfeeding" and suggested it was said issues that were preventing us from having a successful breast feeding experience), and then making me feel like an idiot for taking Nat to the ER over the weekend, I decided I could not have a good working relationship with her. Wanting to be sure I wasn't making a decision in haste, I sat on it for a few days, talked it over with Eric, who of course supported whatever I wanted to do, and got input from multiple reliable sources (thanks, you know who you are!!), I have her set up with a pediatric practice to be seen in 2 months. I was prepared this time with questions before making her appointment!
Also, let the record reflect that while we have been having a rough time of breast feeding, I have been pumping every 2-3 hours so that she can still eat breastmilk at all feedings. Turns out doc #1 is not only a member of the La Leche League, but may be working on a campaign for some position of authority. Best quote ever about the La Leche League: "I told you to watch out for those La Lache League f-ers. Sneaky bastards." Well said!
Second, Nat is finally getting big enough that I am going to make the transition from disposable to cloth diapers. I had intended to cloth diaper, but munchkin was so small that the cloth just fell off her! She is still really little, but I'm hoping the diapers can now be folded enough to hold in all the goo! Will keep you posted.
And, finally, inspired by a very ingenious idea from a good friend, I have started a little project that involves taking a picture of Natalie on her "birthday" each month in the same spot for one year to show her growth month by month. We took a one week shot just to have a baseline:
One Week
You get a picture after all! Reward for reading this wordy post...
On the agenda for tonight: family outing (Eric, Ashley, & Natalie) to Sam's Club!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Splish Splash
BATH TIME
Last night Natalie got her first bath. She is having her pictures taken this morning by a wonderful photographer (the same one that did our wedding pictures), and since she is over 2 weeks old, we figured it was the perfect time to introduce the bath tub! She wasn't the world's biggest fan, but I think she'll come around.
Into the water
Not loving it, but not crying as much as during diaper changes!
Warm and dry in a monkey towel
Post bath flannel PJs and fuzzy blanket
Maybe it wasn't so bad after all
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Go Pack Go
On playoff Sunday, Natalie, dressed in her Green and Gold, napped and dreamed of Packer touchdowns.
Go Pack Go!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Parenthood
Today was a lesson.
I think there are moments throughout life that offer reality checks, and, you know, put things in perspective. Today was definitely one of those days for our family.
We had plans for a relatively lazy Saturday. Bernie was off to the groomer first thing this morning. We were due to have visitors around lunchtime. Then planned to watch football play off games this afternoon.
Around 9:15am, Natalie gave us a scare that I hope no parent ever has to feel. She woke up from a sound sleep vomiting, and suddenly could not breathe. Immediately her lips and hands were purple. We sat her upright and tried to encourage whatever was blocking her airway to get out. When our initial attempts failed and her condition appeared to be worsening rapidly (she became very red, eyes were bloodshot and watering profusely, and mucous poured out of her nose), Eric dialed 911. We tensely waited for the (volunteer) ambulance to arrive. Minutes passed, Natalie continued to deteriorate, managing only very shallow gasps and still not crying or coughing. Mom arrived to help us keep her breathing, and after several more minutes, and still no ambulance, we rushed her to the hospital ourselves. Eric and I continued to encourage her to cough while suctioning her mouth, throat, and nose, while Mom drove 100mph (literally) to the hospital.
The emergency room staff quickly assessed her, and once she was stripped to her diaper and into the hands of the nurse, she immediately cried and her color started to return. A chest x-ray and initial lab work all revealed that perhaps the problem was just a normal response to fluid having come in contact with her vocal cords. The doctor explained that in newborns this has a "freezing" effect on the baby where they are temporarily unable to breathe or cry or cough. Not reassuring. You mean this could happen again?
After about an hour of monitoring, the hospital staff was convinced that she was fine and that she could go home under our watchful eyes.
Back to the lesson.
The reality of having a huge responsibility for such a tiny, dependent person hit pretty quickly after she was born. Today's events put life into perspective. So what if money's tight or the laundry isn't caught up. Who cares if I don't get to the dishes tonight. Big deal if we have to miss out on something we'd really like to do. All that matters in this whole world is the life that we are responsible for, and nothing made that more apparent than feeling like we almost lost her today.
I think there are moments throughout life that offer reality checks, and, you know, put things in perspective. Today was definitely one of those days for our family.
We had plans for a relatively lazy Saturday. Bernie was off to the groomer first thing this morning. We were due to have visitors around lunchtime. Then planned to watch football play off games this afternoon.
Around 9:15am, Natalie gave us a scare that I hope no parent ever has to feel. She woke up from a sound sleep vomiting, and suddenly could not breathe. Immediately her lips and hands were purple. We sat her upright and tried to encourage whatever was blocking her airway to get out. When our initial attempts failed and her condition appeared to be worsening rapidly (she became very red, eyes were bloodshot and watering profusely, and mucous poured out of her nose), Eric dialed 911. We tensely waited for the (volunteer) ambulance to arrive. Minutes passed, Natalie continued to deteriorate, managing only very shallow gasps and still not crying or coughing. Mom arrived to help us keep her breathing, and after several more minutes, and still no ambulance, we rushed her to the hospital ourselves. Eric and I continued to encourage her to cough while suctioning her mouth, throat, and nose, while Mom drove 100mph (literally) to the hospital.
The emergency room staff quickly assessed her, and once she was stripped to her diaper and into the hands of the nurse, she immediately cried and her color started to return. A chest x-ray and initial lab work all revealed that perhaps the problem was just a normal response to fluid having come in contact with her vocal cords. The doctor explained that in newborns this has a "freezing" effect on the baby where they are temporarily unable to breathe or cry or cough. Not reassuring. You mean this could happen again?
After about an hour of monitoring, the hospital staff was convinced that she was fine and that she could go home under our watchful eyes.
Back to the lesson.
The reality of having a huge responsibility for such a tiny, dependent person hit pretty quickly after she was born. Today's events put life into perspective. So what if money's tight or the laundry isn't caught up. Who cares if I don't get to the dishes tonight. Big deal if we have to miss out on something we'd really like to do. All that matters in this whole world is the life that we are responsible for, and nothing made that more apparent than feeling like we almost lost her today.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Fingers & Toes
Is there really anything sweeter than newborn feet and hands? I am in love with Natalie's feet, especially. She has long feet and toes, and after 9 days they are starting to really straighten out. When she's eating, she likes to grab onto my fingers with her tiny ones, or she'll grab a handful of shirt when she's laying on my chest. I'm savoring every moment, because if there is one universal piece of mom advice, it's that this time goes by way too quickly. Enjoy some photos of some of my favorite Natalie parts:
Pretty feet
Long fingers on tiny hands
Hunkered down in her first snowfall
Trying hard to stay asleep during the photo shoot
She cracked a wide smile, but I was a second too late to capture the whole thing
Mocking me for being slow
Monday, January 3, 2011
Girls Day Out
Eric has high hopes for Miss Natalie as a good luck charm for the upcoming Brewers season. He correctly recalled that the year we got Bernie, the Brewers made the play offs. So, of course lots of good has to happen this season, since we had a baby! Unfortunately, her luck has limits because she wasn't much help in the Badgers pulling off a victory in the Rose Bowl. But, give the kid a break, she's not even a week old yet...
Rose Bowl buddies: Dad, Natalie, and Bernie
Sound asleep
Today was our first trip out of the house for Natalie's pediatrician appointment. It was largely a success! We got there a few minutes early and in one piece. And Natalie was perfectly behaved, save the mess she made in her diaper seconds before the doctor walked into the room. But, again, still less than a week old!
Her jaundice has improved and she has gained back some of the weight she lost right after delivery. Born at 7 pounds 13 ounces, she weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces when we left the hospital (which the doctor assured me was well within normal range--they apparently only worry if the baby loses greater than 10% of her weight). Today, she weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces! Good girl. For anyone who has seen her suck down a bottle, it should be no surprise that she is gaining. I'm such a proud mama.
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