Monday, January 30, 2012

The first two weeks home

Well, life certainly changed very quickly in our household!  

The last (almost) two weeks seem to have flown by in a blur of joy (and sleeplessness!) - 
We are adjusting to a new baby at home and Sam is adjusting to a new sister and being home with mom and out of daycare.

Taken by our friend Colleen Kron
AVA

Ava has been a really good baby so far - she does sleep a lot and seems pretty mellow.  So far, I'm pretty convinced she's easier than Sam was, but we are not even two weeks into this so I could change my mind!  She is a newborn so there is no getting around the nursing every 2-3 hours around the clock, but she usually goes down after a feeding, or if she is awake, her cries are softer and less demanding.   A few things that are different with Ava - she does spit up a little, which we NEVER experienced with Sam, and when you change her diaper, she often pees mid change - mom has had to adjust!



Ava had her first doctors appointment at a week and one day old.  She was back up to birth weight already and the doctor continued to say that everything just looked great - we love to hear that!

Weight:  7lb 5oz (50%tile)
Height: 19 7/8in (50-75%tile)
Head: 14in (75%tile)

It is a little different caring for a newborn on top of a very active toddler - Ava will likely learn to be a little more patient as she often gets set down to feed or corral Sam!  She will also be used to more constant commotion and noise! 


Ava sleeping with dad



SAM

Sam has had a lot to adjust to as well.  First, he now shares mom and dad with a new sister, and Second, he is home with mom and baby instead of daycare.

As for Ava, Sam mostly ignores her.  Occasionally, he'll peek at her in her nap nanny or throw something over it, but that's it.  One of his main words now is "Be Be" which is very cute.  I do think when Sam and I are playing and I have to stop to feed Ava, he does get a little jealous.  He often has to sit on the couch next to me (practically on me), and sometimes will swat at Ava's head - he's done it when he's mad occasionally too! 










He also loves to sit in Ava's nap nanny and will take advantage when she is not in it!












 


His favorite thing about Ava?  Another option to find a pacifier.... she's going to have to guard that with her life as she gets older!




Otherwise, Sam is doing great!  He is getting good at using his fork and spoon, he is learning more words, animal noises, and songs.  He continues to entertain everyone with his dance moves on a regular basis - give him some music and he'll show you some serious moves.  He is so fun and makes us laugh everyday!




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