Up and At'em

Baby is starting to sleep pretty well during the night. She goes down around 9 - 10pm, gets up at 2am, and then again at 6am. This gives her plenty of energy to have play time during the day. Big sister helps her figure out what all of the toys are for. Check her out!

2 Weeks Old

Photo Album: 2 Weeks Old

Baby is now 2 weeks old! Mom is starting to run on fumes as her sleep reserves get lower every day. Dad is now trying to catch up with work after helping Mom out all the time. Mainly though we are loving watching each day as Baby grows. She is trying to lift her head and her appetite gets bigger day by day. Big Brother and Sister are learning how to change diapers and put up with crying Baby during dinner as Mom and Dad get into a solid routine. We love listening to Baby snort and make all her silly faces. Baby enjoys looking at the fans and lights in the house and is starting to really follow our faces when we hold her. It's amazing how fast they develop!

Baby's 1st bath

Dad is such a great helper! He changed every diaper for the 1st two days at least and every poopy diaper for the first several. He loves to see her in cute clothes and really gets a kick out of her sounds and faces. His favorite is when she makes o's with her mouth while she fights a yawn and he melts every time she makes a smiley face in her sleep. He called giving her her first bath long before she was born. Mom had no idea he was so great with babies! He is a natural. Check out the proud papa. Video coming soon!

Meeting for the First Time

Baby's big brother and sister were away while she was born. Sister visited the day after and then went away to visit more family while Mom and Dad brought baby home. Big brother stayed connected through the birth and was really looking forward to meeting his new little sister. Finally we all came together as a family for the first time. Both big sister and big brother held Baby and laughed at all the noise she made and were amazed at how small and soft she was. Neither one were too interested in changing her (of course) but both were willing to learn to burp her and watch her as she wiggled and squirmed. Grandma Bajada got the girls matching shirts that say "I'm the big sister" and "I'm the little sister". Big sister was tickled pink!

Very Cute!

Here are some photos from the last few days. Mom and Dad have had a great time with Baby.

All Nighter

Second night home and Baby decided she wanted to be held all night. Mom let Dad sleep and took night duty rocking and walking Baby to sleep and feeding and feeding, oh did I mention feeding, her until an hour before it was time to get up for the day. Dad take over so Mom could get a few zzz's in. Then we all went to Baby's first doctors appointment. She was proclaimed healthy and amazingly gaining weight! Dad was a proud papa. We have started adjusting to our new addition by rearranging furniture and getting use to regular feeding cycles. Baby loves getting her picture taken and had her nails done today. (They were super long!) Mom is looking forward to another night but hoping that now that her milk has come in, Baby will sleep a little better.

She's here!

We welcomed our new baby girl into the world at 10:24pm 10/30/08. She did not want to come but finally relented. She is a big girl, arrived 8pds and 13.4oz! She eats like a pro and isn't fussy in the least. Proud mom and dad made it through the hospital stay and are VERY happy to be home. Daddy is the "burrito man" as he is expert in wrapping Baby up snug in her blankets. Mommy is a trooper and is recovering remarkably fast. Little Miss was able to meet her new sister in the hospital and loves feeling her baby sister's soft skin. But of course what you all really want is PICTURES! So coming soon are a few shots of Baby's first days.