A Busy Week for our Busy Bessie Bee

Bessie had a busy little week.  We found out that she's up to 8lbs, 7oz, so she's gained a whole 2 pounds since birth.  We won't have that update this week - we get a break from the doctor and don't have to go back until 3/30.  (If you're wondering, Mommy has lost 20 pounds!  I have a ways to go, but it does feel good to shed some of it - if only I didn't look like a deflated balloon!)

Mastitis aside, I'm recovered pretty well.  If I could just shake the mastitis, I'd be nearly 100% - pumping won't be part of my future for much longer. 

Bessie's Grandpa Williams came to visit, and she got to spend some quality time getting properly snuggled.  He was a huge help while I was struggling with my fever and doctor appointments on Friday.  Thanks, Dad!

She also had a play date with her friend Flicka.  Flicka is roughly 19 weeks ahead of B.  She's for sure about 8 pounds ahead of B - isn't it crazy to think all too soon Bessie will be where Flicka is at?  It was so great to have the girls over - having other moms to hang out with really helps keep things in perspective.

I am also including a picture of what Zach calls her Bath Time Jedi pose, and a picture of her gussied up for Chicago's St. Patty's celebrations.  I may not be out with the kids this year making a fool of myself, but I still dressed little B up in the spirit of the day!

Tuesday marks week 3 of life on the outside.  Can't wait to see what she's learned by then!  She's already starting to lift her hands to help hold the bottle.  Pretty cool stuff!!

Our First Two Weeks

Bessie had her check up today - we've gained 2 whole pounds!  8 pounds, 7 ounces now!  Can you believe it?

I know I need to get some new pictures up here - maybe tomorrow I can take some good ones.

Bessie has a few new tricks...

1.  Farting while eating.  It's hilarious.  We can't stop laughing when she does it.  She squinches up and gets SO MAD while she's sucking on her bottle, and then she turns red, stretches, and FART!

2.  Reaching up her arms when she's being changed.  She wants to be picked up.  It's so cute.

3.  She was rubbing my neck with her little hand today while I was holding her.  It made me feel like she may actually like me!

4.  She picked up her head and moved it clear around today while on her tummy!  Pretty big move when you're two weeks old, folks!

I almost forgot - now that we're over 8 pounds we can go in the bjorn.  Sophie got a walk today as Mommy and Bessie tried out the new front/back pack (worn on the front for now - she's a little nugget, don't you know!)  IT WAS AMAZING!  The weather was picture perfect and the three of us were out enjoying the day.  It was so nice to be just out walking.  Liberating!!!

Happy Two Week Birthday!

As if on cue, our umbillical cord icky came off today!  I was changing her diaper and I looked down and thought, "how does she have two belly buttons?"  then I realized she doesn't.  Hahaha.  (someone is a little sleep deprived, and it isn't Bess.)

We have our 2 week appointment tomorrow, so I'll update on our progress further then.  Later!

DADDY-DAUGHTER TIME

Kick!

Who's that Ba-bay?

Who's that baby?  (Who's that baby?)
Mmm...sexy baby!  (Who's that baby?)

HAPPY 1 WEEK BIRTHDAY, BESSIE!

I know, it's a week late - this motherhood thing is more time consuming than you'd think.  How do people do this with twins?? 

Bessie is up 14 oz on her birthweight.  7lbs, 5oz as of yesterday.   The doctor called her perfect, naturally.

She and I are learning a lot together right now.  I'm learning that baths and diaper changes are considered some form of torture according to her.  I'm learning that it really is okay to sleep when she sleeps - nothing is going to happen to her.  I'm learning that my patience with Sophie Dog is wearing thin...

Sophie has decided the baby makes her nervous, and therefore, she will not be digesting food properly any longer.  The consequences of this decision result in having to rush outside everytime I am up for the 4/5am feeding as well as at critical points durning the day when I'm busy with Bessie.  Sophie starts to dance around doing the, "I'm going to shit the floor dance." and you know what, Soph?  Do it.  Just crap in the dining room.  Mommy only has so many hands.

I think I'm progressing as well.  It's funny, people keep saying, "be sure to take care of yourself."  If I were taking care of myself I'd sleep 8 hours and eat whole meals of food!

The excellent news is Bessie is a snuggle beast.  She loves to nuzzle and cuddle and so far she's a big fan of kisses, too.  We just love her so much!  It's been 8 short days, but it feels like she's always been here with us.  I don't know how we ever lived without her.