Overachiever

Well, just a quick blog update about Kylie. We went to the doctor yesterday and not only did she gain the minimum 4oz in a week, she gained 15.5oz- that's right almost a full pound in a week. Well, since 6-8oz is typical I think she overachieved just a little. So now she is at 7lbs 12.5oz, so she is also finally above her birth weight. Makes you wonder if something was off with her last measurement, but I have to admit I had noticed her diapers were a little tighter this week and she has definitely added some length as her newborn pajamas are getting too short (sniff, sniff). I am a little less stressed at this point.

Little Peanut

Well we went back to the doctor and while Kylie stopped her weight loss, her weight gain was not all that great- 2oz in 6 days. Ideally it would have been 6-8 oz, or at a minimum 4 oz. So we are trying somethings different this week, including keeping a detailed journal and will head back again this week. Other than the lack of weight gain she is doing great- already can push herself up and turn her head during tummy time- much stronger than we remember Jace being. My mom did tell the pediatrician I was only 12 pounds at a year old (which also freaked out the doctors), so that gave him some comfort. And I turned out alright (I think).

Kylie had her first real bath since her umbilical cord came off while we were at the doctors appointment last week. Of course she was not happy. She had to get another one last night when she had her first poop explosion.

Jace continues to be Jace, full of lots of energy. Mom and I took him to the zoo on Saturday bright and early (to beat the heat). You would think this would have worn him out since he ran around most of the time, but he was not ready of a nap until 2 as usual.


Looks like I found two little kids playing with the camera...

And for me the only thing notable is that I am no longer taking any meds for the c-section pain. Yeah!

Kylie's Photo Debut

Well, here is the sneak peak from our photo shoot last week- I love them. Depending on when you look you might have to scroll down to see it. The caption is "Another 4 day old".

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Grandma to the Rescue

Well, my mom came in this Saturday. We managed a couple days on our own, but were very happy when she got here and had another set of hands. Jace had a busy day. They spent a while at the park (good thing my mom is used to the heat, I am not quite sure about the humidity), and then came home long enough to have lunch and then headed back out to the swimming pool. So he was worn out.

Kylie continues to be a good little baby. We had her one week check up on Friday, and unfortunately she had lost a little bit more weight (4oz). She is eating well and has plenty of wet diapers, so me and the doctor were not too worried, but we have to head back on Thursday and make sure she does not lose any more. I have been trying to limit how much I am supplementing with formula, but she does cluster feed right before bed time so I am not making enough at those feedings, and if she continues to lose weight we might have to supplement more, which makes me sad but we will do what we need to do. She was 25% on weight and height- they also show she shrunk some since she was born from 21.25" to 19.75"- just goes to show you how accurate this is.

I am slowly weening myself off the pain medicine and so far I am doing pretty well. With my mom here I am excited to have time to cook healthy meals again- anyone who knows me knows I love to cook. I had gotten out of the routine, but with Steve and I vowing to lose some weight, I am taking advantage of this time to get back in the swing. Cooking Light had a lot of recipes I am looking forward to trying! It is the little things that make me happy.

Baths and Bonding

Well, last night Kylie had her first sponge bath. As is always the case, she was not too big of a fan, simply because she was cold despite my best efforts to keep her covered. But she smelled so pretty afterwards, and it was funny that she looked like she had so much more hair when it was all clean.


Today we had a step forward with Jace. I came out of the bedroom with Kylie and he asked to hold her. Well, actually he wanted to carry her, but we quickly explained she was too heavy, so he settled for sitting with her on the couch. So several times through the day he asked to hold her. He pointed to all her parts- hands, feet, hair, etc. And then I asked him to say "I love you" and he actually said "I love you baby". Too cute.



Today was pretty busy. Steve had set up a session with a local photographer to come take newborn pics of Kylie here at the house. We also got some in with all of us. It was the one thing I regretted not ever doing with Jace- and I really liked this photographer last time we used her. So I am eagerly anticipating the sneak peek that she will send next week- I will send the link once I get it.

This afternoon we took Steve's mom to the airport. She was a great help watching Jace while we were at the hospital and then even after. Thanks Meme. We have the next couple days on our own- yikes!

PS- for those new to the blog world, you can make the pictures bigger just by clicking on them.

Coming Home

Well, we got released from the hospital around noon today. It is amazing sometimes how long the process can be- both the pediatrician and my doctor were both by and signed off by 7- oh well we finally got home...

The last two days have already started to become a blur, so I quickly have to blog about it. Saturday was kind of crazy. It seemed like every nurse, group and other random person had to stop by. From lactation to picture people, to cord blood person and birth certificate person, we had them all. I was worn out by the end of the day. Luckily, Kylie, thus far, is pretty low maintenance and a good eater so she cooperated for the most part. It is quite amazing though how many people asked if I was about to start feeding her, and when I replied yes, just kept going.

Sunday on the other hand was much more enjoyable- much more me and Kylie time. Jace and Meme went to the dog show and then came to visit, but other than that it was pretty quiet. Steve went home for the night so again this lent to more bonding time with Kylie though I let the nurses take her in between two feedings so I could get some sleep.

Jace is still not sure what to think about all this. He sees her, but not sure about touching/holding her. He does like helping though, so we are starting there- he helped unpack bags today and get her bottle for me. The pediatrician said just let him figure it out himself, and that is the plan.

I am doing ok- a little pain. I tried to cut back on the medicine this morning, but after a couple hours called the nurse- a little too soon. Tomorrow the plan is to take Jace to daycare, because Steve has to go into work for a couple hours, so I should get in some rest. Kylie will easily go 4 hours between feedings, or more, but I am waking her up at 3. She is on the up swing on her weight- she went from 7lbs.50z at birth down to 6lbs14oz, but last night she had gained an ounce back. We see the doctor at the end of the week for another check up.

Ok, enough of the babbling, here is the important part, some new pics....

A few more pics of Kylie...

It's amazing just in 2 years all the things you forget about a newborn (swaddling, suctioning out spit up, those yucky first diapers, etc)...but how quickly you remember them when faced with them! Here's a few more pics...