10 Weeks Today!

Sorry it's taken so long, but it's been a busy couple of weeks. I returned to work August 4, 2008, so I've been getting used to our new routine, which leaves very little time for me to type updates. The first week back to work was very hard. I cried everyday. This week is a little better, but I did go see her at lunch time yesterday. I was able to nurse her, which also made me feel a little better. I must say that we are truly blessed to have her sitter living in the same building with us and I am so thankful for this. I am able to work my same schedule. I am sure that in time, this will become easier.

Noelle is 10 weeks and doing so well. She had her two month doctor's appointment this past Friday and now weighs 11 pounds 4 ounces and is 22 inches long. The doctor said she is doing well, despite a little skin thing, but I just have to moisturize her three to four times a day with either olive oil (which I prefer) or baby lotion (we use Aveeno). The doctor said the condition is especially prevalent in African-American babies and that because it's summer, it's a little worse for her. The doctor was also amazed at how alert Noelle was and trying to mock her mouth movements. Noelle very much wants to talk, but there's not much sound coming out. She has spells of tremendous cooing, but overall, she still just moves her mouth.

She loves to smile and "laugh" and is very content when in her crib watching her mobile go round. I mostly do this when I need my hands free for a moment. Her head/neck control is very good too. She still sleeps on her belly unless she is in the bed with me, then she is on her side or back. She does mostly sleep in her crib though. I don't think there's much else to report. She still wears 0-3 months and will probably make it through August in that size. **Note to self: start buying more 3-6 months clothes.