Madeline-2 Weeks

Weight: Not exactly sure about this one.  You at least weigh 8 pounds as I got on the scale minus you and then plus you the other day.  I'm not really concerned about it as I can tell you're gaining weight.  You're really filling out those newborn clothes.

Health: You are doing amazing!  We're so blessed to have a healthy and happy little girl!  You had a slightly goopy eye at birth but it cleared up before Mama's milk came in and she could put some in your eye.

You are an awesome nurser! The first few days were a bit of an adjustment period but now you're pretty much a pro.  I was so relieved to realize this because I was a little afraid you'd have a slight tongue tie like your big sister.  Mama didn't want to go through that again.  Thus far you've been handling the gas quiet well.  You've got farting down to a science and boy do they smell little one.  I know it seems silly to write about that here but we're just glad you're able to get rid of those air bubbles!  You also burp quite easily except when you want to sleep.  Then you can't be bothered.

I've pretty much gone off the dairy for you but haven't been as strict as I was before.  You seem to be handling it fine and I am so thankful.

Social: You are very aware of your surroundings like your older sister.  At night you have at least an hour of awake time and are perfectly content to hang out with us.  We just can't get over how content you are.   Second baby syndrome right?

Diet: Breast milk!  You've been a champ nurser from the beginning nursing minutes after being born and we haven't looked back!

Clothes: You are in newborn but are really starting to fill them out.  It's shocking because they were so big on you only a few weeks ago.  I'm sure you'll transition to 0-3 month clothes in a week or two.
We still have you in newborn diapers and have only had one blow out.  Of course we were out and about and you quickly told mama and daddy that we weren't prepared for this.  Thankfully we had a change of clothes and a few wipes.

Mama's Favorites: I'm loving exploring all of our baby gear again.  You love the sling and my new happy baby wrap.  You also love the boncearoo Grandma got you.  It's a bouncer on steroids and I seriously love it.  It's so light and has vibration.  You sleep in it unbothered while the rest of us go about our day.

At night you're in your rock n play next to our bed and are doing great in it.  We'll likely move you to your crib a lot sooner than your sister as we don't want you to get too used to the rock n play or being in our room.

Crying:  Again you are my angel baby.  You never cry.  Even when you're hungry it's barely a whimper.  I keep waiting for you to wake up and realize that you're outside the womb little one but am thankful for your peaceful nature.

Sleep: You love your sleep!  You consistently sleep long stretches of time.  During the day you will sleep for about three hours then wake to nurse.  At night your first sleep time is four hours and then every two after that.  Last night you slept 6 and I was blown away!  So unlike your sister!

This Week: This week we got out and about in Tbilisi taking you to the amusement park and on a shopping spree.  You did awesome sleeping in your car seat and sling.

Baby Likes: You love to look around, hang out with Mama/Daddy and check out your big sister.  You do great in the bouncearoo and thus far love the car.  We are slowly adjusting to the sling.  Most of the time you love it but sometimes get angry if you're too snug in it.

Milestones: No major milestones yet but sleeping longer stretches and rolling to your side when you're put down.  You have pretty good head control and had your first blow out.

Best of Times: Just trying to soak in your newborn-ness.  We also love watching your sister love on you.  She is smitten and it shows always wanting to hold you and talk to you.

Worst of Times: There's not really much to put here.  Today you were hungry and angry that you weren't getting fed.  You cried the whole way home from the store.  It broke my heart but we made it.
Sister Diaries:  Your older sister adores you.  She constantly asks to hold you and will come up to you when you're sleeping to hold your hand.  She calls you sissy and has tried to say Maddie a few times.  She will give you kisses at bedtime and has been nothing but gentle.  Lately she has taken it upon herself to be your designated diaper throw awayer.  She takes all your diapers to the trash proudly!

Mara at 2 weeks!