Busy Weekend

September 17 - 23rd

On Thursday, Clara had an appointment with the doctors from Dartmouth.  The nice thing is that they do a monthly clinic at our pediatricians here in Plymouth, so we didn't have to drive all the way over to Lebanon for the appointment.  This was nice since it didn't even last a half hour.  They weighed her and measured her and all was good except her weight,  They want to see her gaining more weight, so they gave us a formula to use. She was 5 lbs and 10 ounces at this appoint, so she gained 3 ozs this week, since our last weigh in,  So Clara is now getting two bottles a day,  They would like to see her gaining between 30-40 grams a day, which is an ounce or over an ounce.

We were scheduled to go back in a few days to see our pediatrician to see how the weight gain was going.  We went back this morning (Tuesday, September 23rd) and Clara is now 6 lbs and 3 ounces.  So the formula is doing its job.  She gained 9 ounces.

On Saturday, we had my shower that was rescheduled.  It was a very nice shower, with an ice cream theme.  I love ice cream.  We got many lovely gifts.  Thank you to everyone who came, it was so nice to see you all.

Me and the Soda Jerk (my grandfather)

On Sunday, Clara and I were back south as my nephew Parker was baptized and I am the god mother.  It was nice to get to spend more time with the family.

Have realized that I don't take nearly as many pictures now that we are home.  Will work on that!

Fall is Coming!

September 10 - 16

This is Clara's third week at home.  It has been a good week.  Lots of first this week.

We had the visiting nurse come again on Thursday, the 11th.  Clara's weight is now 5 lbs and 7 ozs.  It is a gain of 3.5 ounces this week. The nurse said everything is looking good and that is our last visit with her.  It has been nice having her come these past weeks to hear that Clara is gaining weight and growing.

On Friday, Clara and I traveled down to Hampstead for a Bridal Shower planning/work session.  It was our first big trip with an hour and half drive one way.  It was a very successful trip and a vote of confidence for this momma.

We went grocery shopping this week.  It is very limiting on how much one can buy with a baby bucket in the shopping cart.  Luckily we can go shopping more frequently these days.  Also Clara doesn't mind helping out and carrying some of the lighter items.

She was all ready for the Patriots game this Sunday with her own Patriots onesie and our usually football watching friends who came over for the game, say that her onesie helped inspire a win on the part of the Patriots.

On Monday, we went for a walk with Kim.  This was our first big walk with the stroller and the first time I had to collapse and set up the stroller.  All done with success mostly.  We walked from the elementary school in Plymouth through the college and back.  It was a nice sunny day!

6 Weeks!

Clara is six weeks old now and we can definitely see her personality starting to come out!

Big news this week!  The visiting nurse came again on Wednesday and weighed Clara!  She is now 5lbs and 3.5oz.  She gained 4.5 ounces this week which is right on track.  Apparently babies should again an ounce to an ounce and a half a day!  Otherwise she is doing well and everything is looking good.  The visiting nurse is coming again next week on Thursday

We had a few visitors this week which was a nice way to break up our days!  Thanks to everyone who stopped by!  Also on Sunday, lots of the family came up to meet Clara and also to help my sister Jen celebrate her 30th birthday!  Happy Birthday, Jen!  Hope you have a great year!  Also Clara watched her first football game of the season with her dad, go Patriots!

Birthday girl, Jen!

We are definitely starting to get into more of a routine and settled here at home.  So far, Clara has only caught me unaware twice peeing all over the changing table and her outfit.  I am now starting to get wiser when it comes to changing her.

Clara and her cousin Parker (7 weeks apart in age)

First Week Home

So Clara and I have been settling in at home and working to get a routine figured out.  It has been so nice to be home and sleep in my own bed and shower in my own shower again.  Also great to be home with Rob and Clara's grandpa, Bruce!

On Wednesday, we briefly ventured out to Walmart to pick up some need items.  Clara slept through the entire shopping trip.

Clara in her swing we bought at Walmart!

On Thursday, we had a visiting nurse come in the morning.  She weighed Clara and just general checked in on her.  She still weighed 4 lbs and 15 oz.  So she hadn't gained since we left the hospital, but she also hadn't lost any weight.  Rob and I also gave her a bath that morning.  In the afternoon, we had an appointment with our pediatrician.  The appointment was to give him a chance to meet Clara and get a base line.  One of the questions we had for the doctor was that Clara hadn't pooped since we been home, he said not to worry, that there longest streak is 14 days.  This issue was solved later that evening.

Friday and Saturday were pretty quiet days at home.  Lots of quality time to snuggle, eat, and grow.

On Sunday, my brother Matt came up for the Fantasy Football draft. So he got to be the first of my siblings to meet Clara.

Monday and Tuesday were also pretty quiet days, although we had a few visitors on Tuesday.

We can't wait to see what next week brings.