Not So Little Anymore

Our baby is growing up so quickly! I know everybody says it goes by fast but you don't know it until you live it & it does! I still feel like it's June & we have just come home from the hospital (maybe that's because I'm on maternity leave & have loss sense of time). 

Avery is such a little joy! She is becoming more consistent with everything she does... Well, besides sleeping. Loves to play on her playmat, talk (cooing of course), bath time, daily adventures out with Mom, hikes with Dad & Finn, singing (I think we have pretty much wore out the lyrics to Baby Beluga & Wheels on the Bus) we do have to sing these songs as soon as we get in the car. Funny, we have become "that" family". She's great at napping on the go! Very responsive to her name & is always looking for Dad & Mom. Her looks have changed quite a bit. Her cheeks are getting chubbier, eyes are changing color, all of her hair is falling out & she is so tall. 

I never fully imagined what life would be like with a baby probably because it overwhelmed me for the longest time. I can truly say it's amazing (yes,you by all means you have some bad days) but those aside she makes our little house & family complete. I look forward to her smiling face every morning. We are so excited to have our first Christmas with her! Last Christmas is when we shared the news with our family & friends. 

Melissa xo 

Little Changes

I feel like I figure one thing out then next thing you know it's changed. Little A is still learning life on the outside & she's doing a great job. It's so easy to get frustrated & fed up but I often remind myself "she's new here, she's just learning & adjusting just like me". This helps me put things into perspective & I'm able to give her the attention that she needs from me. I think I've got her figured out then all of a sudden she's changed & onto something else. We have recently transitioned to the crib, I'm sure she's grateful for as she actually has room to stretch out her legs & arms. It was hard to make the move. To me it meant my baby was growing up (well she really is & I need to face reality!). Bath time routine before bed is also becoming the norm as well as going to bed. She has become quite the little chatterbox. Talking away & cooing, the expressions are way too adorable! She recently decided everything belongs in her mouth. Holding Sophie & putting her in her mouth has been the victory for the week (I think her gums are starting to get tender... Uh oh!) She may have discovered tv... We don't have it on very often but when we do she is completely mesmerized by it. Funny to see her focus on it. Still needs to be rocked or go for car rides to sleep for those short cat naps. 

You are such a joy! Thank you for making the small things in life so important Little A. 

Melissa xo 

2 Months

This little love just becomes more & more fun by the week! Amazing to watch her development & changes almost everyday. I have heard of the "Wonder Weeks" app (which I will be purchasing) it informs you of all the mental leaps & bounds your baby is making. Especially as a first time parent wondering if she is on track or if what she is doing is "normal". 

In the past few days we have had much better sleeps. Longer stretches at night, although fights naps during the day... I think it's just her having FOMO. We are starting to establish a bit of a routine but I'm sure it won't really be in place for another month. The two things we need to focus on right now are immunizations & transitioning from the bassinet to crib (although I wish she could be in the bassinet beside me forever!) 

We just had her 2 month check up. She's a lovely 12lbs 11oz. In the 90th percentile for height & 85th for weight. She cannot stop smiling & cooing while having her diaper changed. Loves to be in the Mamaroo or swing with music. We may have purchased a Raffi soundtrack for her. Definitely a morning baby, wakes up with a huge smile. Loves to suck on her hand after being fed. Doesn't mind being in her car seat as long as we are moving in the car or stroller. Kicking her strong legs is her favorite past time. Loves to have her feet, tummy & cheeks kissed. Her favorite trick is to wet her diaper after Dad changes it. Love reading her books she also loves to speak over us (she has discovered her voice). We couldn't ask for a happier baby! 

Melissa xx

6 Weeks

I am seriously wondering how 6 weeks already went by! Wow... I guess that's what happens when you have a baby. I felt like the first month of Avery's life I somewhat went into survival mode (of course after the adrenaline wore off from having a new baby). All I could really do every day was "get through". I think sleep deprivation, hormones & a new little human to care for finally set in. Newborns are harder than I imagined. Everybody says "oh newborns are so easy because all they do is eat & sleep". All I kept wishing for was for our baby to get past the newborn phase so we could get to know her adorable personality. Well here we are at 6 weeks & I couldn't be more in love with her & her personality. She is such a joy! It's non stop smiles all day long (don't get me wrong she does have her grumpy moments) She will even wake up in the middle of the night smiling at me... Melt my heart! She's very responsive now as well. Makes the cutest coo's when having her diaper changed.  Analyzing our faces & turning her head when she hears our voices. It's also so special to see the bond between her & Dad. He's so great with her. It's nice to have him more involved now too as the beginning seems like it's all about Mom & baby. She gets excited every time she hears his voice. I look forward to all the special moments the two of them will have together. She is chubbing up quite well, all the little rolls are starting on her arms & legs. We can't get enough of her these days! 

I decided to quickly do some photos of Avery this morning before her nap. Since we have a great camera I thought I would put it to use. We didn't get newborn photos done the timing didn't seem right & I thought it might be a bit much having wedding, maternity, delivery & newborn photos all done in one year! 

Melissa xo