She had her first doctor appointment on Friday and she checked out A-OK. We weren't sure if she was going to have an appointment on Friday because of the CRAZY weather we have. All this snow has been nuts! Luckily the pediatricians office was open. Her doctor wasn't there but she was able to be seen by another doctor.
She's lost a little weight since coming home from the hospital. The doctor said the amount that she has lost is normal, I think she measured in at right under 8 lbs. I wasn't able to hear half of what he said because she was being a fuss bucket and cried throughout most of the appointment! Her actual height is 20 in, the nurse that measured her said that half the time babies length differs from what they're measured at birth because they're still all curled up and is hard to get an accurate length. So she's an inch longer than what we thought. She's in the 50 percentile for both height and weight.
She's been sleeping A LOT better ever since my milk has come in. She's gotten up twice the past couple of nights which is a vast improvement since our first two nights home. The first two nights we camped out downstairs because she was getting up so often and I couldn't physically get out of bed! It was easier for me to get off the couch than getting out of bed.
We were a bit concerned about her poops since she pooped the first day we came home (Wednesday) and she hadn't pooped in three days. The doctor said it was normal for breast fed babies to not poop for up to 5 days. He instructed us what to do if she didn't pass a BM by today and it didn't sound very pleasant. But she finally pooped yesterday! Yay for poops!
We're all doing well and getting rest as best as we can! It hasn't been too bad (knock on wood) and figure it could be a lot worse. Gabe has been a trooper and Carly is here for the next few days to help out as well.
Mili
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Yay for poops!! LOL!!
Congratulations to all of you! She is beauiful....all that hair!
I know Cathy & Anna are so anxioux & excited to get out there to see you. Wish we could all come.
(Gabe, when I see your picure it reminds me of how much you look like your dad)
Best to all of you.
Aunt Jeanne
WOW! Finally able to get out and look at your beautiful baby girl. She is beautiful and we are all so happy for all of you. Love the cookie video, too.
All our love,
The Struttmans
Ah! Now you're a full fledged parent in that the most frequent topic of conversation will revovle around your baby's bodily functions!
Don't you have the book, "What to Expect in the First Year"? If you don't it's a MUST. A real relief to have around. Target usually carrries it.
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