The Life of Emory . . . : Your First Week!

First week of life.......

You are already a week old! I can not believe it! time goes way to fast.

Loves: you love to lay on mommy & daddy for tummy time, you like to be swaddled. it makes you feel safe and secure, your bouncy seat, to eat!!!!!!

Eating: The first few days were slow.... but that Friday the 10th, you picked it up like a champ. Still at times I had to pump to get you to eat. We fed you with a medicine dropper, but after a day or two that became an appetizer and you would latch on. Since then you have been eating around every 3-4 hours. You usually feed for 15-45 minutes. Depends on how hungry you are!

Sleeping: The first few nights you woke up several times 3-4 times. About tuesday night you fell into a routine and only wake up 1-2 times sometimes 3 so not to shabby. You have slept a couple 4-5 hour stretches! Mommy appreciates this!

Fun Facts: You had a bit of Jaundice. Your level at 12 am Friday the 10th was a 7. nothing to be worried about. Monday the 13th your level was 19.3! You doubled plus some. We had to rent a Bili light to help. You stayed under the light from Monday night to Thursday morning. On THursday your level was 11.6. Which meant you could stop using the blanket! We went to the Dr, 3 times to get your heel pricked! Mommy cringes but you never flinch a bit. Such a strong little girl

Mommy Moments: We do a lot together since I am the #1 caregiver since I provide the food. I love to cuddle with you in the mornings and take a nap together. We talk to each other and I tell you stories.

Firsts: Well you have had a ton of Visitors! We have really enjoyed it! You smile a lot, I don't believe its gas! We have been to the Dr 3 times. We even celebrated Mrs Jennifer's Retirement! We have made outings to JE/Gandy's office and Mommy's office at the Courthouse.

(* Thanks Sarah for always finding the cutest way to document events. Sorry I copy them)