Grumpy Snickles

Molly had her 2 week appt today. HOW IS MY BABY 2 WEEKS OLD ALREADY???

Everything went well. She has gained a full pound, so she is up to 7 lbs 14 ounces. Doctor couldn't be happier. She had her hepatitus B shot and some additional testing done, and she wasn't happy about either one and screamed louder than I have heard her scream. But some milk and a car ride put her back into sleepy land. Her next appointment is at 2 months (so at the end of April).

Austin went back to work today. We managed to get out of the house to the doctor. I haven't showered yet, but I'll do that when Austin gets home tonight. Right now she is still sleeping soundly in her car seat. I'm about to wake her to check her diaper, she has got to be wet by this point. I ate Indian food the last 2 nights and that has made her gassy so I have the feeling I'm either going to have to cut out the indian food or "pump and dump" meaning the milk that I feed her after eating indian food will need to be thrown out since she doesn't seem to react well to it. She's a farting machine. It's kinda cute, but she definately isn't a happy camper.

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My baby is almost two weeks old. Today was her official due date. Wow.


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I sure have less time to peruse the internet these days. Sometimes Molly allows me to spend a bit of time on the internet, or in this case do a bit of work.

Wiggles with Molly!

My baby lost her umbilical cord stump this morning. When I changed her it was in her pjs. Awwww. Now we don't have to be so careful and I has to be so much more comfortable for her as well. She loves to rest on her front on our chest (don't freak out she sleeps on her back!!!)


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Trying not to freak out...but Austin is going back to work on wednesday. OMG. BREATH BREATH BREATH. My parents come out NEXT sunday so I'll have three days of me and Molly.

I'm having separation anxiety from my husband...and he's not even gone.

DO NOT PANIC

I've been hit with the lovely baby blues. It's a pretty normal thing for women who just had a baby, especially those who are prone to mental issues as it is (like me, who has anxiety and I've had small bouts of depression in the past) so we had a feeling I might get some of the baby blues. It's such an odd thing, because one moment I'll be super happy, and the next moment I'll be crying for absolutely NO reason. Austin will ask why I'm crying, and I really can't explain it. Frustrating more than anything else.

Otherwise things are going well. We took our first trip to Target today to buy some supplies and diapers. I had to do a diaper change in the middle of the trip so that was fun :) Tomorrow we'll leave her for the first time and go to lunch to celebrate the birthday of some friends. Grandma and Grandpa will be coming over to watch Molly. I'm pretty sure that there will be a lot of tears as I attempt to leave my daughter for the first time.

We are trying to deal with the sleep deprivation that happens when you have an infant. Neither one of us has much ability at this time to do any complex tasks what so ever. I assume the sleep deprivation (or the ability to cope with the deprivation) will get easier as time goes on...

But life with Molly is great. I often stare at my daughter in absolute amazement that we created this wonderful little human being. And then I look at my wonderful husband and become overwhelmed with happiness and emotion about how great my life is, and how thankful I am to have what I have.

And here roll the tears...

I recomend everyone buy stock in diapers, becuase at the rate we are going the demand is going to go SKY HIGH and you'll be rich. Us, on the other hand, will be eating top ramen (and yes, for those who cloth diaper I know about the savings and how they are better for the environment...so don't bring it up!)

biiiiiiiiig yawn!

We have a one week old. This last week has been absolutely incredible. Molly is doing wonderful. She was turning pretty yellow/orange due to jaundice, but her levels are going down now and she no longer looks like an oompa loompa. She is a good eater, and specially likes to eat more often at NIGHT than during the day (thanks Molly!). She re-gained the small amount of weight she lost in the first few days after weight so that's good. She is starting to spend some time awake now and looking around and it's so great to look into her eyes, she has the most beautiful BLUE eyes.

I do have to say we are pretty exhausted, but that comes with the territory doesn't it!!!

I have a one week old baby girl!!!!


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Wow, time flies. i barely knew it was monday today. We took Molly to her first pediatrician appointment today. Everything looked ok, except she is a bit jaundiced so we have to take her in again tomorrow to have her blood tested one more time and if it increases then we'll have to put her under billi lights at home. We also had a breast feeding follow up at the hospital today, so we had a big day. Things otherwise are going good, tired but good. I have no idea where the time goes each day, before I know it it's time for sleep or time to feed. This is the first time I've touched my computer in a day, which is just unheard of for me.

Austin posted this of "his girls" tonight on his flickr site.

:)

All swaddled up and no where to go







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