The Super Exciting Life of a 2 Week Old

Need. More. Sleep.

As of right now she sleeps about 3-4 hours at a time at night - which is more than I can ask for and I pray that it stays this way - HOWEVER ... getting no more than a 4 hours sleep stretch can have its effects on performing even normal daily tasks.

Yesterday, somehow, a diaper ended up in the hamper and then ultimately made it into the washing machine - only to be discovered after the wash was complete and the insides of the diaper were all over the washing machine and all over the baby clothes, baby blankets & crib sheets. 

I have no idea how to get all the little beads off of the clothes although they've been cleaned out of the washer. I still won't admit that I put the diaper in the hamper but who knows - like I said sleeping 3 .. 4 hours at a time (at best) has its consequences. and I don't recommend trying to function normally in this state. 

And yes - I know, it could be worse. I like to remind myself - it can always be worse. Some babies only sleep 1-2 hour stretches at a time. and I'll get used to it. Eventually. sigh.

How Long until I forget ...

As I watch a women birth naturally on TLC's A Baby Story, I can still remember very distinctly how bad it hurt when the baby's head was making its way through the birth canal. I remember feeling each contraction intensely - until they doubled up and it just continued to burn without reprieve. It is one of those pains Id like to say you will "never forget" - but thats not true. I will forget. I know I will, because I forgot until I was in the delivery room for the 2nd time the pain that I had felt with Kalina. This time I just wonder, how long will it take this time to forget again??? Will I ever fall ill with baby fever again after that pain? 

Eskimo Kisses

This is what we call Milk-Drunk ...

It is out of focus but you get the point. 

:)

Brooklyn's 12 day stats

We had a Dr appt today and the Dr said she is already 

8 lbs 12 oz and 21.5 inches! 

Thats almost a pound more than her birth weight and 1.5 inches longer!

Shes growing wonderfully and looks healthy as can be, he says.

Bathtime!

Brooklyn LOVES bathtime!

... and Daddy LOVES these toes! :D

After her bath she is ready for bed ...

I think shes a little annoyed by the constant 'paparazzi' ;)