I cannot believe my cutie Cailin is already 6 weeks old! The time is flying by... I love every second I spend with her, even her fussy times, which are thankfully few and far between.
She is wearing 0-3 month clothes and size 1 diapers! She my is big baby girl! Haha! She had her 1 month appointment last week and it went really well. She is 10lbs 11oz which is a full 2 lbs heavier than she was at her last appointment! She is also almost 23 inches long! She is super tall! Maybe she will be a model? Cailin also got the 2nd round of the hepatitis B shot. She didn't cry a lot but it was still terrible to watch! She looked so sad and other than being born, that is the first time I have seen her be in pain! (I am assuming birth is not pleasant for the baby either HA!)
We go back in August for her 2 month check-up and get 2 shots! Poor baby.
Dan's aunt Val and his parents have planned a little getaway weekend for our anniversary! They are taking care of Cailin while we go away and spend the weekend sans baby! I cannot wait to go out and spend quality time with Dan! We need to make a point to talk about non baby related topics and focus on ourselves and each other for the weekend. It is going to be amazing! (martini anyone?) I can't lie, I am excited to be able to have a martini since Cailin won't need to be fed!
I am still debating on what to get Dan for our anniversary. I have a few gift ideas but I can't think of something that I really want to get him! AHHHH!
My name is Jen and I married my high school sweetheart on August 13, 2011!! We welcomed our baby girl, Cailin Bonnie, into the world on June 18, 2012! Our lives have been a whirlwind ever since and we couldn't be any happier!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
5 weeks old!
Today you are 5 weeks old! Considering how SLOW my pregnancy went by, time is flying now! I can barely remember life without having Cailin here!
Wednesday we have our 1 month pediatrician appointment. Since Cailin is a bit of a chunk, me and Dan are betting on her current weight. He says 10 lbs I say 11. We shall see!
My dad came over yesterday and watched Cailin for a couple of hours while me and Dan got out of the house and took the motorcycle out to get lunch. It was great to spend time together where we didn't have baby C and got to talk about non baby related topics! My dad also showered us with gifts lol! He gave me a really cute bracelet that his co-worker made, gave us a set of red sox tickets!!!! AND got Cailin a Harley. Yup, my baby has a Harley. It's a "rocking horse" in the shape of a Harley Sportster and even makes an exhaust sound lol! Its super cute and I can't wait to set it up when she is a bit older!
Cailin's sleep habits are a bit odd. It seemed as if we settled into a good routine where I would give her a bath around 7/715 get her changed and lotioned, nurse her for a while and have some bonding time, then she would be in bed by 8 and would sleep until 11:30/12 then I would nurse her again and the family goes to bed. Well the last couple of nights have strayed from this schedule. For example the routine stuck but she didn't fall asleep until 1030 and getting her to sleep was a biatch. UH!
Wednesday we have our 1 month pediatrician appointment. Since Cailin is a bit of a chunk, me and Dan are betting on her current weight. He says 10 lbs I say 11. We shall see!
My dad came over yesterday and watched Cailin for a couple of hours while me and Dan got out of the house and took the motorcycle out to get lunch. It was great to spend time together where we didn't have baby C and got to talk about non baby related topics! My dad also showered us with gifts lol! He gave me a really cute bracelet that his co-worker made, gave us a set of red sox tickets!!!! AND got Cailin a Harley. Yup, my baby has a Harley. It's a "rocking horse" in the shape of a Harley Sportster and even makes an exhaust sound lol! Its super cute and I can't wait to set it up when she is a bit older!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
4 weeks old!
Cailin is 4 weeks old and tomorrow she will be 1 month!! WOW where does the time go?
C loves her shakey chair and will tolerate her swing and bassinet for short periods of time. She also likes to be propped up in the boppy pillow! You can already turn your head from side to side during tummy time and do a decent job of holding it up while I hold you. Both Dan and I think you smile in response to our stimulations as well!!! You are already getting so big!
I still have another 7 weeks left in my summer vacation and I do not want to go back to work at all. I enjoy spending every day with you and watching you grow! We just signed you up for daycare in the fall and hopefully you will make friends with the other babies haha! I already don't want to leave you there! :(
Yesterday Tracy came over to meet Cailin and hang out which was cool since we haven't seen each other in a while. She is obsessed with her lol! Cailin wore the cutest little blue sundress that Tracy got her for my baby shower.
C loves her shakey chair and will tolerate her swing and bassinet for short periods of time. She also likes to be propped up in the boppy pillow! You can already turn your head from side to side during tummy time and do a decent job of holding it up while I hold you. Both Dan and I think you smile in response to our stimulations as well!!! You are already getting so big!
I still have another 7 weeks left in my summer vacation and I do not want to go back to work at all. I enjoy spending every day with you and watching you grow! We just signed you up for daycare in the fall and hopefully you will make friends with the other babies haha! I already don't want to leave you there! :(
Monday, July 16, 2012
3 weeks old (oops its a little late!)
Precious C is 3 weeks old as of July 9!!
Your sleeping schedule has gotten better since we introduced "the shaky chair", which is known to most normal people as a bouncy seat. It is literally the only place where you will stay asleep for 2 hours or more with the exception of the stroller but that only works if we are on the move.
Luckily your eating schedule is starting to even itself out and you are eating every 1.5-3 hours during the day and every 3ish hours at night.
I try to get out of the house every day whether its to go to the grocery store or a walk around Fresh Pond, I make it a point to leave! You have been very good when I take you out and you sleep most of the time. We did have a little incident in Marshalls where you woke up unexpectedly and I had to nurse you in the fitting room. Oh the joys of mommyhood :)
We have had tons of visitors, so many I can't even count!! You did get to meet your cousins David, Donna and Sydney (who I remember being born as if it were yesterday!!)
Your sleeping schedule has gotten better since we introduced "the shaky chair", which is known to most normal people as a bouncy seat. It is literally the only place where you will stay asleep for 2 hours or more with the exception of the stroller but that only works if we are on the move.
Luckily your eating schedule is starting to even itself out and you are eating every 1.5-3 hours during the day and every 3ish hours at night.
I try to get out of the house every day whether its to go to the grocery store or a walk around Fresh Pond, I make it a point to leave! You have been very good when I take you out and you sleep most of the time. We did have a little incident in Marshalls where you woke up unexpectedly and I had to nurse you in the fitting room. Oh the joys of mommyhood :)
We have had tons of visitors, so many I can't even count!! You did get to meet your cousins David, Donna and Sydney (who I remember being born as if it were yesterday!!)
Thursday, July 5, 2012
2 weeks already and the 4th
My precious Cailin (as of Monday) is already 2 weeks old! Time is already flying by!!!
Cailin and I are still trying to work out a good sleep, eat, wake schedule. She still likes to stay up late and sleep late. We are also trying to get her to feed better. She likes to nurse and eat but she has been doing too much snacking. My lactation consultant told me to be strict with her eating schedule and to make her wait a minimum of two hours between daytime and three hours at night. This is way harder than it sounds! Ugh!! Cailin is totally ready to eat after an hour sometimes which means I get to listen to her scream for a while. Luckily she quiets down eventually if she isn't super hungry.
Cailin is still in her newborn clothes and we are working on her last case of nb diapers then we are off to size 1s.
We had a great 4th of July! We went to Rich and Judy's and got to show off Cailin to everyone!! She had two cute outfits, and due to a diaper accident she got to wear both!
Cailin and I are still trying to work out a good sleep, eat, wake schedule. She still likes to stay up late and sleep late. We are also trying to get her to feed better. She likes to nurse and eat but she has been doing too much snacking. My lactation consultant told me to be strict with her eating schedule and to make her wait a minimum of two hours between daytime and three hours at night. This is way harder than it sounds! Ugh!! Cailin is totally ready to eat after an hour sometimes which means I get to listen to her scream for a while. Luckily she quiets down eventually if she isn't super hungry.
Cailin is still in her newborn clothes and we are working on her last case of nb diapers then we are off to size 1s.
We had a great 4th of July! We went to Rich and Judy's and got to show off Cailin to everyone!! She had two cute outfits, and due to a diaper accident she got to wear both!
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