Happy 1-month Rebekah
Yes, we’re a week late. The whole hospital stay thing put us off a week in doctor’s visits, so we went in yesterday for her 5 week check up instead of 1 month…
Rebekah,
It’s amazing how fast you have grown. Just a few short weeks ago you were still in my belly. Then you made your GRAND entrance, and you were this little cuddly toy baby. You’ve been a pretty good sleeper from the start. You slept 3 – 4 hours at a time at night as soon as we were home and not being disturbed by nurses at all hours. You have shown us that you will not be ignored and put off as the second child. You are quite vocal about your needs and will not take no for an answer. While it may make Mommy and Daddy a little nuts as you grow up, it will be a good trait to have in adulthood. Always stand up for yourself and what you feel is right. I know you will do big things. You are a big eater. You and Ashleigh are both growing like weeds right now. It certainly makes Mommy happy to know that you two are thriving and growing. In the past 5 weeks from your birth you have gained 2 pounds and grown over an inch, depending upon whose measurements you trust. At birth you weighed 7lbs 9oz and were measured at 20 inches long. Before we left the hospital you were down to 7lbs 1 oz and at your one week pediatrician visit you were 7lbs 3 oz and 20 3/4 inches. Rationally there is no way you grew 3/4 of an inch in the first week, so you were over 20 inches at birth, we’re just not sure how much over 20 inches. Yesterday you were 9lbs 9oz and 21 3/4 inches. You are in the 50th percentile for weight and the 75th percentile for height. You are growing perfectly and right on par with where your big sister was.
You are learning new tricks every day. You are very observant of the world around you and you are starting to turn your head to see where the noises you hear are comig from. You can now hold your head up, though you sometimes decide it is too much work and it;s easier to let your head hang. You have grown to love your swing, and are enjoying your bouncer too. You even enjoy short visits in your Bumbo Seat. This is great for moments when mommy has to help Ashleigh with something. You love being cuddled in the Moby Wrap or the Mei Tai. We’ll be getting our pretty new sling soon, and I’m sure you’ll love that too!
You currently have your first cold, and it’s been rough on all of us. Mommy and Daddy hate knowing you don’t feel well. You have been quite congested and uncomfortable. The good news is that your chest is clear and all the congestion is in your head, so it will pass and you will be fine, it’s just a matter of waiting it out. We all know that Mommy has very little patience, especially when we’re waiting for you or your sister to get better, so hopefully it passes soon!
Now that you’re 5 weeks old we’re starting to get out more. You’ve had your first two trips to the food store this week, as well as your first trip to the mall. Mommy is getting the hang of this two kids thing and I think we’ve all survived the first month wonderfully! You’re out growing all things newborn and moving into 0-3 months clothes and size 1 diapers. It’s time to start trying out some cloth diapers now that you’re big enough.
We love watching you grow and change with each day, but could you slow down a bit? There’s no hurry. Time will go on and you will grow, but I’m really ok with you staying little for as long as you can. You won’t stay little long and I’m trying to enjoy each moment. Give me lots of moments, ok kid?
All my love,
Mommy