One Month

It’s hard for me to believe, but my peanut is 1 month old today. As I changed her clothes and diaper this morning, she even looked bigger to me. We had a rough night last night and so we got up later than usual. She ate a little and went back to bed only to get up about 30 minutes later to eat again. This time when she ate, she lost most of it. Following that nice present, she cuddled up to me for about 20 minutes not wanting to eat, but just enjoying being close to her mama and having some good wake time. It was so sweet and probably the first time that I could say that it appeared that she was just relishing in the moment with me. To cap it off, she smiled at me for the first time. I’ve been waiting for it to appear so when I saw it during that already sweet moment, it meant even more.

Joel tried giving her another bottle on Sunday night while I was on the phone with a college roommate. He had great success. He gave her another bottle on Monday night without a problem as well. She still doesn’t want anything to do with the pacifier but that will be okay as she seems to really like her fingers. We probably won’t do a bottle every night but will do it consistently enough so she gets used to it.

We had another bath time on Monday night with much more success. Having a second pair of hands was crucial for me. She seems to really enjoy the water though following the bath we still had a crying session. I think it was more due to reflux than anything else though it very well could be that she was cold. Only time will tell.

Speaking of reflux, we wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if she really does have it. It runs in the family so I had it in the back of my mind that it would raise it’s ugly head somewhere. What I thought was gas related seems more to match what the websites say is reflux. We go to the doctor next week so maybe he will be able to help us. It may be wishful thinking as they may say its just colic (unexplained tummy pain) but hopefully not. It’s not consistent enough for colic based on what I’ve read. We also have our first signs of baby acne appearing as well. Thus far, I’ve not seen any sign of cradle cap though.

So as promised, here are pictures of the nursery and the art that Auntie did for Ruthie.

This one hangs above the dresser/changing table.

The one above is on the door of a night stand.

So there you have it. I don’t have much more time to write today. I hope to have more pictures soon – she didn’t want to cooperate today.