Big Sister

Avery has been taking her big sister role very seriously. If Olivia cries, Avery is right there on top of it -- or more likely on top of her. It's still unclear if she is crying because Avery is there or the other way around, but Avery is always ready to reinsert a paci if Olivia should make so much as a peep.

She is also very helpful when we are in the car. She likes to tell me when Olivia falls asleep, loses her paci, or is just awake and smiling at her. For this particular car ride Avery decided she would bring book (or 'boo-p' in Avery language) to read to her sister. It was so cute. Luckily the ride to Grandma and Grandpa Nunley's was as short as the book because she only brought the one.

Sweet girl

Sleepy love

 

Justin was still in bed the other day and I asked him to "watch" Olivia after I fed her so I could get dressed. I came back in a few minutes later to find them both fast asleep again. 

Olivia: 7 weeks!

MONTH: 2
WEEK: 7
WEIGHT: 8lbs +
LENGTH: 20in +
HEAD: 13.5in +
MILESTONES: no major milestones this week, but she is constantly learning and taking in the world which is fun to watch.
OBLIGATORY ADORABLE PICTURE: This is one of the first semi-smiles I have been able to catch on camera and I love it.
EATING: Still a champion breastfeeder. I am so grateful for the ability to breastfeed Olivia and thankful the experience is easier than it was with Avery.
VISITS/OUTINGS: This week Olivia and Avery have had a new playmate. Their friend Jaxin will be hanging out with us every day for the next several weeks as Ma'am recovers from her surgery. It's only been two days, but so far we are having a good time.
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Olivia still loves sleeping, but has recently started to kick her feet when she is awake and really enjoys it. She also really loves to take baths.
MOMMY FEELS: tired. Taking care of three children under 2 years old is exhausting. There is no sitting down and no resting.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO: a good night's sleep. Ha!

  

Go Giants!

7 Weeks!

I can't believe my baby girl is getting so big.

Some things of note from this week:
- Avery has started sleeping really well. She usually sleeps 6-8 hours during the first stretch and another 3-4 after a feed and change.

- She now wakes up smiley and cooing rather than fussing and crying. It's fantastic!

- She has finally started wearing 0-3 month clothes. I am so glad we didn't listen to all the people who advised against us buying any newborn clothes because "she'll only wear them for a week."

And now, here is a picture from yesterday: she is 7 weeks!

7 weeks