So maybe I should have done a little more reading about babies and what comes after pregnancy because man do I feel lost most days. Our second week with Miss Elizabeth was definitely a learning curve. Thursday was another trip to the doctor but this time it was for mommy. Everything checked out with the incision from the c-section and I had lost a total of 22 pounds from the day I gave birth. If you remember, I had only gained 7 pounds while pregnant so I have lost about fifteen pounds so far just from giving birth. Yeah for me! By Friday we were so exhausted both physically and mentally that we had decided that we would go to El Campo for the weekend to have a little extra help from my mom. It was really nice having the few extra hours of sleep. We would go to bed about 8pm and my mom would watch her until about 11 or so... three extra hours of sleep is definitely priceless! We ended up staying until Monday morning before we headed home. One thing that was different between our house and my mom's was that she had a recliner to sit in. Greg insisted that we get a recliner for our living room so we could be more comfortable while we "camped out" with Elizabeth. So, on the way back home Monday we stopped in at the La-Z-Boy store and got us a new recliner... and boy do we love it!
As her second week came to an end, it was full of good nights and bad nights. We are now trying to get as much information about babies and sleeping and everything else. I know it will all work out in the end, but we are taking one day at a time and learning. At her two week appointment today she weighed in at 6lbs 14oz and was 19.5 inches long. The doctor said she is in good health, just small for her age. She is only in the 10th percentile. She even had to have her little foot poked and she screamed of course! Our little princess is growing and it is so hard to believe that two weeks has already past! Stay tuned for more of our crazy, busy life!
Since her ugly cord fell off during her second week, we were able to give her the first real bath... she loved it (much to my surprise!)!
Mommy and Lizzy
Just relaxing at Granny's!
This was her Sunday game day outfit!
Loving the new recliner!
Two weeks old!
Such a cutie at two weeks!
Amanda and Greg...she is gorgeous!! I cant wait to meet her:) You guys are doing a great job...just remember...none of us knew what we were doing with our first baby...so you are not alone. And some days I still dont think I know what I am doing...LOL!! Isn't being a mommy/daddy the most amazing feeling in the world. God is so awesome! And having mom stay the night to give you a break is so very nice...nothing like getting to sleep for 3-4 hours uninterrupted!! You guys take care...and hope to see you soon. Love ya!
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