I know, real catchy title huh....
Ok, so I'm a little behind with the pics. It's hard to believe today was Moriah's due date...however she's already 2 weeks and 1 day old! She's already changed so much in 2 weeks it's amazing. We went for her weight check yesterday and found out she's not gaining as much as we had hoped for. I keep telling her how lucky she is that she is being asked by the doctor to GAIN weight and this will likely not happen again in her life so she needs to take advantage of it! She's just not hearing me right now with the weight issue. I know, it's a sensitive subject for Mothers and Daughters to discuss...
I'm going to put some of her weights so I won't forget...Skip if needed....Her birthweight was 6 lbs 14 oz. She left the hospital at 6 lbs. 7 oz. She was 6 lbs 3 oz at her 2 day check up. The doctor wanted her to be at least 6 lbs 6oz by yesterday but she was just 6lbs 5 1/2 oz. It is very normal and expected for babies to lose some of their birth weight several days after birth. However, they usually gain it back by 2 weeks.
Turns out Little Mo is not the most vigorous eater...which makes me wonder how much Pate blood she's got running through her veins! I've had to do all kinds of "fun" things to try to keep her alert and eating...so NOT fun actually! (things such as rubbing her spine somewhat hard--per the doctor's instructions, putting cold rags on her, undressing her to get her cold, etc.) I don't mind doing what I have to do to get her to eat, even if it makes her somewhat uncomfortable, but man is it a hassle to go through all that rigamaroll!!! (sp?)
Thank the Lord she's been eating better the last few days and all that hasn't been necessary! It's also helped that we've started supplementing with an ounce of formula every other feeding. It's funny how she's been doing better at breastfeeding since we've added the formula. Not sure why but I'll take it! Perhaps it wets her appetite?!
We are still working on pooping as well. She likes to not poop for several days and then get a mini-suppository and fill like 4 diapers full! This girl likes to wait for it, wait for it....then KABOOM! Well, it sure is nice not to have to change all those dirty diapers every day but I wish for her sake she would be a little more regular!
Tootsie left yesterday....that will need to be a whole 'nuther post! What a special and wonderful time we had with her here...and to say she was a big help is the understatement of the year! Oh I cried when she left--not so much out of sadness but just out of GRATITUDE and humble disbelief at how much we are undeservedly blessed! And just what an awesome time the 3 generations of us girls had together!
Well here are some pics from last week...I'll have to get some new ones up soon because she's already changing so much!
Here's Moriah sleeping on the foot rest of the "big chair" in the living room while Daddy sits on the floor and adores her! Guess who has someone tied around their little finger already?!!
Here's Granny (one of Moriah's great grandmothers) holding her- last Tuesday Jan. 25th I believe?
Sweet baby girl taking a nap last Wednesday January 26th
We enjoyed a snow day today (snuggling indoors) with Daddy! Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy as well! We are just falling more in love with this sweet baby every day and are so thankful she's been entrusted to us. Have a great weekend!
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