Four Weeks!

Dear Quinn,
You are four weeks old today - a whole month!  Happy birthday, Mischief!

You had your one month check up today.  After a slow start, you are finally starting to gain some weight.  You are now 7 pounds, 10 ounces - very close to where you were at birth.  You are in the 20th percentile for weight and the 73rd percentile for height.  The doctor described you as "long and lean."  Some day you are going to be very thankful for this, but for now we are working hard to fatten you up. 

You nurse every two hours around the clock, and for the past couple of days have been getting a small supplement at every other feeding.  It's working!  Your belly is getting rounder and your little cheeks are beginning to fill out.

I wasn't thrilled about giving you the supplement at first, but it's been a blessing in disguise. Now your daddy can join in on the fun, and he loves giving you your bottle when he gets home from work.

First bottle feeding

Teehee...I'm so funny!

As the days go by you are changing so fast.  You are learning to lock eyes with whoever is holding you. You can now lift your head and roll onto your side - even the doctor was surprised by how strong you are.  We like to think that you already have a great sense of humor - timing your poops for the split second your father picks you up, or when one of us mentions that you haven't had a dirty diaper in a while.  You make us laugh every single day.

I love being a mommy!

We are so proud and lucky to be your parents.  You are such a good baby and it's been so amazing to watch you grow.  I'm looking forward to seeing what the next month brings and the many new milestones we'll get to celebrate with you.  We love you so much, baby girl!

 Four Week Photo Shoot!

Not very cooperative!