Addie's First Month

These first few weeks have been exciting and tiring. :) Your mommy and daddy aren't used to losing sleep. We're definitely learning how to do this parent thing as we go. Hopefully we're doing a good job. We sure do love you a lot already! Here's some of the things that happened in your first month of life.

Growth:

• Day we left the hospital- 5.11, 18 inches
• One week- 5.11
• Two weeks-5.11, 19.5 inches 
• Since there hasn't been a weight gain, Dr. Patz suggested to add supplementary formula to your diet of 1 oz. of formula after feedings. Here's hoping for a weight gain soon!
• Three weeks-5.14
• Dr. Patz was a little concerned still that you weren't gaining much and still not up to birth weight. So now he suggests 100% formula for a week and for me to pump. I'm quite stubborn so after talking to a lactation consultant I decided to nurse you on one side, pump the other, and offer you a bottle of two oz of formula. YAWN. We also tried finger feeding you per the lactation consultant's advice. Pretty interesting.
• Four weeks- 6.1
• YOU MADE BIRTH WEIGHT! Yay. Sadly though Dr. Patz still was a little concerned that you only gained 3 oz. So he gave you a different formula with some rice in it that can help reflux in case you have it. I guess this week I'll listen to him and put you on 100% formula. It makes me sad but if that helps you gain weight I'll do it. Still pumping so you can hopefully have some of my milk later.

Your first weeks:

ACTIVITIES:

• You are a big time wiggle worm. You would roll right off the couch if we weren't careful.
• You could lift your head up and hold it up for a few seconds when you were only a day old! Strong neck ;)
• You love your hands. They are always up by your face. You don't like your hands swaddled or covered in mittens.
• At 4 weeks old, you're noticing a lot more around you like the ceiling fan and faces.
• You smile some when you're awake now. Very cute!
• Bathtime isn't your favorite. You don't like being cold and wet. I don't blame you.
• Being strolled and riding in the car puts you right to sleep!

SLEEPING and EATING:

• The first couple of weeks we let you sleep in a bouncy seat. You liked being snug in it and the vibrating motion. Andrew and I would both sleep on the couches in the living room with you.
• You go right to sleep when we put you in your swing. You love the highest setting and the water sounds!
• You eat about every 3 hours for about 30-45 minutes then stay awake for a little while before falling asleep again for about 1 and 1/2 hrs. You wake up to eat about 2 times throughout the night from about 2-3 and then 5-6.
• Sometimes you are very alert and stay awake for a while! Yesterday (a little over 4 weeks old) you stayed awake from 7:30 til about 2:00! You're a curious girl and don't want to miss anything. :)
• You have some fussy times in the late afternoon and evening. Most of the time you fuss when it's time to go to sleep. You like being swayed back and forth, and ocean sounds soothe you. 
• You smile sometimes while you're sleeping. SO CUTE.

OUTINGS:

• Your first road trip was when you were 2 weeks old to Nashville to see your cousin Jacob on his 3rd birthday. Your cousin Levi is about to be born soon!
• You went to your first family meal when you were 4 weeks old and spent time with all your cousins, aunts, and uncles at Aunt Sandy's house. You met Morgan and Danielle for the first time.
• You've been to Target and a couple restaraunts also.