happy one month, emerson!

Emerson was actually one month old on the 13th, but I am a little late. I can’t believe how much she has grown this month. She is starting to look more like a cute chubby baby and less like a scrawny newborn. The many faces of Emerson:



Here is what you have been up to this month:

• I’m not quite sure how much you weigh, but my best guess would be around 10 pounds.
• You are in a size 1 diaper, and wear some 0-3 months clothing.
• You are starting to get on a good eat/wake/sleep cycle and are on about a 2.5 to 3 hour schedule.
• Breastfeeding is going really well, you are such a great eater.  Sometimes I can’t keep up with you!
• You are really starting to sleep great! You have been going for about 5 hours at night for about the last week. (I hope I don’t jinx myself by saying this).
• You are having a little trouble with reflux, just like your big sister. Dr. Jones has started you on Zantac so we will see how you do on it.
• You go to the cardiologist this week to make sure that your heart murmur is nothing major.  Dr. Jones seems to think it will be something you will grow out of, because you are growing so well.
• You are starting to smile and it makes my heart explode with happiness every time I see it.
• You have been cooing a lot too!
• Your daddy makes fun of me because I say you are so sweet about 50 times a day, but it is so true!! You are the sweetest baby!
• You are such a cuddle bug, you love to be held. 
• You and your sister are starting to get along.  She is really interested in you and wants to know what you are up to.  She also likes to hold you.

Sweet girl, I am so in love with you and so glad you are finally here. We love you so so much and our family feels so complete now that you are a part of it!!