The Hawks are still adjusting to life with a newborn. We might be a little exhausted... We aren't very good at resting when Stella rests. I'm sure that will change after all our wonderful helpers have gone back home!
Stella is still feeding about every three hours. We did get the okay from her pediatrician to let her go four hours one time per night between feedings, and I must say that hours helps more than you might think. In a couple days, we can let her sleep as long as she will go once per night, but will have to continue feeds every three hours after that. My guess is she will make it 5 hours, max. We haven't been able to weigh little missy since her last doctors appointment when she was back up to 7lbs, 1oz, but we think she's pretty close to her birth weight now.
Stella is a very sweet baby, and very good natured. At this point, she really only cries when something is wrong (aka, needs a diaper change, needs to be fed, wants to go her in Mamaroo). Lately, once per day, she has a one-two hour period where the only thing that will comfort her is to be swaddled with her paci and to be rocked by momma. This usually happens at around 1:00am, but can vary throughout the day.
Stella was introduced to her puppy brother, Ozzie. He loves her! He is very protective of Stella, and any time she cries, he is right by her side to ensure that everything is okay. Some best friends in the making!
Little missy had her very first bath at home. She did not like it one bit. Not.at.all. She screamed the entire time. Her umbilical was still attached, so she could not be placed in water, just wiped down with a wet washcloth. Since then, her umbilical cord did fall off so we could place her in a little water which has made bath time much more enjoyable for baby girl.
On her two week birthday, we started doing tummy time with Stella and so far, she loves it. She raises her little head up, and then will lift her arms and legs up to do the "superman." She is surprisingly very strong already. I hate to admit this, but Bryce and I have seen her roll over a couple times. Totally on accident, but crazy nonetheless.
Dad went back to work this week - Stella and I miss him a lot while he's gone! But we are very excited to see him when he gets home! The transition has been made much easier with Nonna and Chloe here to help.
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