A Sigh of Relief

Today I am taking a deep, contented breath.  Mom has finally come to visit for the first time since Scout's birth.  I've missed her so much.  I spent the night at Mamaw's and having their help has been so wonderful.  Although I love Scout, it's nice to have other people hold and dote on her for awhile.  Last night Mom would put Scout to sleep after I nursed her so that I could go to bed and get a few more minutes of sleep.  That is such a luxury!!  I appreciate it so much because I know she was exhausted from her extremely busy day.

Brandon and I are taking Scout to the pediatrician this morning for her 1-month "well visit."  We really don't have any major concerns other than her persistent diaper rash.  We change her often and use diaper cream, but it has never gone away.

Aside from the diaper rash she seems to be thriving.  She has grown quickly, gaining weight and getting longer at an impressive rate!  It's amazing that my body produces the nourishment she needs to do that.  Breast milk really is nature's perfect food...well, at least for babies!

As I am writing, Scout is in the loving arms of her great grandmother.  She is slowly waking and will be pretty hungry when she finally does.  Four generations under one roof - what a blessing.

Sleep Smiles and Bath Time

Today Scout smiled!  Well, not on purpose, but it was in her sleep, so maybe that means an intentional smile is right around the corner.  It definitely wasn't a gas smile; I know what those look like and this wasn't it.  She is waking from her nap right now, so this will be a short post.  She wakes up HUNGRY.

After her feeding I think I may give her a bath.  She really hates it right now, but I try and make sure to cuddle her afterward so we can "make up."  Her hair is really really greasy, so a bath is definitely in order.

Looks like she's fully awake now, so I'm going to pick her up before the fussing starts.  (Mommy doesn't just hold you when you fuss!)

Milestones

It's been quite a while since I updated this blog.  Truth be told, I just didn't have the energy or will to keep up with it during the pregnancy and then, after she was born, I have been dealing with full-blown Baby Blues.  Fortunately things seem to be looking up, although I still have trouble in the evenings and night.  I just dread the lack of sleep!

Here are some of Scout's milestones:

April 4, 2013 - First nap in her crib!
April 3, 2013 - Stinky umbilical stump gone (thanks to Daddy, even though he was grossed out)
March 24, 2013 - Used a bottle for the first time (Mommy's "bottles" needed a rest.)

The nurses told me to wait 3 weeks before introducing a bottle or pacifier in order to avoid "nipple confusion;" however, I decided it was just right for us to try it earlier.  I was in quite a bit of pain, and she seems to be doing alright switching back and forth.