1 Week Old

I'm going to try to follow my dear friend Sarah's lead and update the blog at least once a week for all those interested. What better day to start than on Madelyn's 1 week bday ;)


Events of our first week at home:

Friday we went to a doctor's appointment. As soon as we got there, Maddy decided it was time to eat and I got to test my skills at nursing in public. I think we both handled it rather well! :) The nurse we saw is confident that the jaundice seems to be under control. She said that with as well as Maddy is eating and the diapers we are getting, it will take care of itself. We also found out that Madelyn weighed in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces - almost 3 ounces more than when we left the hospital Wednesday - the nurse was quite impressed. Guess it will be interesting to see what she weighs at the 2 week appointment.

Even my Newborn clothes are still big on me!

Maddy and Daisy went for their first walk together on Friday since the weather was so nice. Okay, neither one of them really seemed to know or care, but we documented it anyway! Shaye got to try out our new carrier and Madelyn slept through the entire thing. May be one of few outdoor experiences she gets for a while as winter seems to be descending on us faster than usual lately.

Saturday we went to base for the bazaar they were having. We spent about an hour and Maddy had lots of onlookers (the spouse's club that I belong to put the bazaar on). By Saturday evening, I decided that I have been a bit too active and need to take it a bit easier for a while.

Daddy fixed my hair... that should explain the face!

Today, Maddy made a trip to work to finish up some reports for upcoming IEP's that I was working on. I had asked Madelyn to come anytime after Monday (the 10th) because I was confident that all the paperwork would have been done that day - but - she had her own agenda and I'm sure no one at work minded holding her while I finished up!

Aside from the sleep schedule, Madelyn seems to be taking to the world rather well. She is eating well and Shaye and I have gotten to experience several of our first diaper "incidents" in the last couple of days :) Maddy has shown us the ways of projectile poo, and peeing on cue when the diaper comes off. We are learning though!! I have also found myself calling Maddy my little mouse - she makes a lot of really cute noises and "squeaks", especially when she sleeps ;)

This is one of mommy's favorite faces!

Well, the rest of the week is on reserve for some R & R. The long nights and erratic sleep schedule is finally catching up with me. Madelyn and I are going to take it easy around the house and get ready for Aunt Jessie's visit this Saturday.

I'm closing with a video of Madelyn and a typical "awake"moment for her. May not be very exciting at this point, but I figured the Grandma's would enjoy any 'live' feed they could get!

Until next time - all our love,
Jody, Shaye, Madelyn, and Daisy