2 Weeks Jovie

Lovely Jovie,

This week has BLOWN by. I am not sure where the time has gone- but we did do a weight check this morning and you have gone from 8 pounds 2 ounces to 9 pounds IN ONE WEEK. Breastmilk = jetfuel. The doc asked if you were killing me by wanting to nurse constantly and really, you have not been so bad. Maybe I am more prepared for the constant feeding this time around- but there have been some nights where you have slept 4 or 5 hours. Of course there are preceded by cluster feedings, but that is a small price to pay for a good amount of solid sleep.

We are still adjusting in our little household. I am still dealing with some hormonal issues, and your sister is starting to realize you are not going away. She still LOVES you very much, she is just dealing with sharing time with mommy. I am not too worried, you are both amazing wonderful girls.

I am going to make the prediction now that you are going to crawl "early." Say around 6 months. You have amazing head control, and you almost rolled over completely (by yourself) today. You are 2 weeks old!!! Sheesh. I guess that extra room in the womb really did allow you to get some strength. You will also kick furiously with your legs and almost stand if you are not being fed quickly enough. So there is my prediction, feel free to prove me wrong~

We have now nicknamed your puckered-up lip, pop-eyed face the "Betty Boop" and right now she is a strong contender for your Halloween costume. I have yet to capture it on film, but I will, so help me!

I am so thankful that I am getting to experience motherhood again- I am trying to savor every moment. You giggled and smiled in your sleep today (thats what it looked like to me) and it made me excited about the days to come. But I remind myself to be patient, this is such a fleeting time- when your bum still fits in my hand and I can carry you easily with one arm. These peaceful sleepy days are not going to be around forever and I am trying to drink them in and commit them to memory.

You are a pleasure of a child and I love you very very much.

Love,
Mamma