Chunky Monkey

Well, no one can say that all my midnight feedings have gone in vane. (Let us not forget 2am, 4am, 6am... you get the picture) Madison and Mommy adventured to the pediatrician solo today. After trying to lug the carrier (which has to be at least 15 pounds without baby in it), the diaper bag (a good 4-5 pounds), and mom's purse (at least another 10 pounds), I realized it was handy having daddy come to the doctor's visits. :)

Madison had a very good visit today. She has gained 2 1/2 pounds and is now 9 pounds 8 ounces (born at 7.7 and came home at 7.0). She's also gained an inch in height (21 1/2 inches) and everything is in working order. ESPECIALLY her lungs, since she got a shot today. It was excruciating (for her too) and I do NOT look forward to those cries again. I knew it was going to be a loud one when she cried so hard that she held her breath for 5 seconds just to get it loud enough. She is doing well though and hasn't seemed uncomfortable.

It's amazing that only 4 weeks have passed, and I have looked at pictures from the birth and the weeks after reminiscing. I can't believe how big she's gotten. I can't imagine what she'll look like next month, never the less 10-20 years from now. We've got two more rolls of film to develop (I gotta buy stock in advantix film!), so more pictures will be coming soon. xo, Tina :)