Week 3 - Bigger, Stronger...Sleepier?

Well, the three of us survived the first three weeks and are heading into week four already! Boy does time fly. We took Elise to the pediatrician on Tuesday and received confirmation that she is in fact bigger and stronger (and more adorable) than she was after leaving the hospital. She is now 7 pounds 12 ounces (almost a pound heavier) and has grown to 21 1/2 inches long (an inch taller). She is in the 70th percentile for height and the 25th percentile for weight (meaning she is tall and skinny).

It's amazing to realize all the ways that she has changed in these first three weeks. Ellie is eating more at each feeding and eating less frequently (hurray!). She sleeping (usually) for 4 hour stretches at a time at night (unhappy hour was thankfully not longer than an hour this week). She is holding her head up with amazing strength and when she's angry, she pushes her legs with such force you think she's going to walk right up your chest. She focuses on things for a longer period, is amazed by her bear mobile and stays awake (and not crying) for longer periods of time. The most exciting thing (for Mom!) was that she had her first successful bottle feeding last night giving her Mommy a lovely 5+ hour sleep (although pumping has proved to be quite a challenge in itself) and took to the bottle like a pro.

We are so excited and proud of every little tiny change that happens and milestone she reaches, but it also makes us realize how limited the time is when she will be in this stage. So, we are trying to enjoy and capture every nuance we can while we can. She is our beautiful little angel and we could not be happier parents.