About Alexandra: We had our first doctor's appointment yesterday and Alexandra is doing well. She has almost gained back to her birth weight. She was 8 pounds 2 ounces...just 2 ounces from her birth weight. When we left the hospital on Tuesday she was at 7 pounds 13 ounces. She has also gained a 1/4 of an inch.
We have a few nicknames for our little girl. She is "The Thinker" because she always has her hands at her chin like the famous statue of the same name. She is also "The Escape Artist" because she does not like swaddling and manages to get her hands out every time. Here is our little thinker:
She is a good sleeper, although does a better job during the day with longer stretches. We have only had one night where she kept us up for 4 hours. She is waking twice in the night for food and diaper changes. She is also a good eater.
All of the newborn size clothes we had for her are too small and she was never able to wear them. Fortunately, we did not wash most of them and were able to make exchanges. As far as those we did wash, I am going to give them to a friend who is expecting a little girl in the hopes that they fit her daughter. If not, I will ask her to pay it forward and donate to someone in need.
Mommy & Daddy: We are learning a lot about parenthood and are continually amazed by her! Our washing machine is getting a good workout. It is a good thing we just bought a brand new one before her arrival! Here is our very first family photo taken on Tuesday when we brought her home:
I am recovering from major surgery while learning to be a parent. That is quite the challenge and has limited some of the activities that I might otherwise find easy. I have lost all but 1.5 pounds of my pregnancy weight in just this first week! I am not surprised considering how big of a baby she is - I often find myself amazed that she fit inside me!
What's New: Since this is her first week of life, everything is new! What we are amazed by is the fact that she is already rolling on to her side and even trying to lift her head.
Visitors: Alexandra met her Great Aunt Lorel (aka Grantie) and Great Uncle David on Tuesday night. Lorel was a wonderful help our first night home as we adjusted to life with baby. Alexandra had met Grandma Janet at the hospital, but got to spend more time with her when Janet came to stay with us for a few days. It is so nice having family around to help us out! Thanks a million!
Photos: I will try to do a weekly comparison photo initially and then a monthly later on. Here is the first one. The left was taken on her birthday and the right one on day 7.
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