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Friday, January 28, 2011

Pictures From Hospital

These pictures were done the day after she was born in the hospital room.
















First Time In Bumbo

Our baby Rachel is growing too fast! She's such a big girl!
01-27-2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011

The Miracle of Life

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Weekend Outing

January 21, 2010 evening
Rachel spent some time with Mia and Poppy while John and I went on a date.

January 22, 2010
John and I decided it was a great day to get out so we ended up going to Mia and Poppy's house and from there we went to PF Changs for lunch and then to Cumberland Mall (first time going by the way) to walk around and use Rachel's stroller for the first time. She did great in it and even fell asleep.


On the way to the mall



All pooped out from shopping

January 23, 2010
The night before we decided to spend the night with Mia and Poppy and go to church in the morning. This too was Rachel's first time sleeping away from home and going to church. She got a little restless in church, but never really fussed.

What I wore to church

Home sweet home










Friday, January 21, 2011

Meeting New People

January 20, 2010
Rachel and I ventured out for the first time to Ms. Sarah's house to have a play date with her little boys, Will and Jack and Aunt Hope and cousin Daniel came too. We all so much fun and hopefully in the near future we will do it again. When we left, I met my mom at Starbucks so I could surprise one of our friends by showing up and letting her see Rachel for the first time.

January 21, 2010
Today I had my post op follow up and so Rachel came with me and did pretty good. She was a little fussy, but overall stayed somewhat content. After we left there, we went to my work to let them see her. And of course, they all fell in love with her and she also did well there too.

Aunt Neat and Rachel

Aunt Sandi and Rachel

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

1 month doc appointment

Today Rachel went for her 1 month doctor's appointment and did great! She now weighs 8 lbs. 4 oz., 21 inches long and is in the 50th percentile. As the nurse practitioner said, she's right where she needs to be.

Waiting on daddy to get to the doctors.

Waiting to be seen.

Being examined.

Monday, January 17, 2011

1 month



How Old? 1 month

Weight? We will find out tomorrow.


Clothing? Newborn 

Sleep? 3-4 hours at a time during the night, but sometimes we get lucky with 5 hours and about 2-3 hour naps at a time during the day.

Sounds? Can't really explain the sound, but I know she is trying to talk.

Eating? Just started 4 ounces yesterday from 3.5 ounces. Came home from hospital drinking about 2-3 ounces per feeding.


What I am looking forward to? Taking her to the doctor tomorrow to see how much she has gained in a month and having a play date with Will, Jack and Daniel on Thursday.


Birth to 1 Month Developmental Milestones


Physical-There is significant growth during the first month of life. At this time, reflexive movements dominate, and infants have little, if any purposeful physical activity.
  • Growth
    • Weight decreases by 10% immediately after birth and returns to birth weight by 2 weeks of age
    • Gains 1 oz/day; 2 lbs/month
    • Length increases 3.5 cm/ month
  • Movement and Activity
    • Head droops without support
    • Limbs flexed
    • Purposeless movement
    • Grasps objects placed in hands
    • Sucks objects placed in mouth
    • Sleeps about 16 hours/day
  • Sensory
    • Nearsighted; can see objects clearly 8-12 inches from face
    • Fixated gaze; cannot follow objects (like a doll's eyes)
           Social
  • Hearing is preferential to the female voice
  • Easily startled