As of this blog post Abbie is 1 day shy of being 7 weeks old. We cannot believe that the time has gone by so fast. She had her first photo shoot at 16 days old...and the pictures were a-dor-able (at least we think so)! We are waiting to get a video produced by the photographer and will share that with everyone via Facebook. They did a really nice job and Abbie was a great model (meaning - she didn't cry or fuss!). Her last doctor's visit was May 25th and she was measuring right on track. She had to have a her heel pricked and blood drawn. She hollered SO much! Poor baby! But all the results came back good, so it was worth it in the end.
We spent the Memorial Day Sunday at Grandpa and GG's house. It was nice to get away from our house. Abbie didn't really like her carseat, so it was a loud trip from Richmond to Cypress...but we made it! By 4 weeks she was really starting to become very alert and aware. She was really responding to us and that was such a neat thing! Tuna has been strolling her up to Starbucks on Saturday mornings. He is starting her early on the Starbucks route...by the time she is old enough to enjoy a hot chocolate or tea she is going to know exactly how to get to Starbucks! Of course, Tuna has already taken her to Academy, too! We have taken her on several outings and are getting used to what that entails (which seems to be the equivalent to a weekend road trip). But it has been fun to start to show Abbie the world around her.
We had our first official night out on the 17th. Grummies (Lisa's mom) sent us to the theater to see The Best Little Whore House in Texas while she and Bonna watched Abbie. It was great! We also went to dinner at Max's Wine Dive. The whole evening was so nice and we didn't realize how much we needed it!
While we have had a couple of nights, early on, where she slept a little longer than she should have, we are officially saying that she slept through the night on June 20th - when she was exactly 6 weeks old. She has been pretty consistent since then, so we are more than excited about that! We have a good night time routine. After a little play time with Daddy, Tuna gives her a bath every evening, Lisa feeds her, and then Tuna puts her to bed. This seems to work well for us and since Abbie has slept through the night we would say that it has worked well for her, too!
We finally decided on a day care for Abbie (Lisa likes to call it "school" since that, for some strange reason, makes her feel better). It is right by our house, they have completed some nice renovations lately, and the director and staff are very nice. So today Lisa took Abbie and got her enrolled. We have already begun discussing who will take her on the first day. We both recognize that we are going to be a hot mess having to leave her.
The end of last week and into this week has been a step for us in the right direction. We are getting naps under control, feedings under control, and getting a routine established. Nursing has been extremely tough for Lisa - both physically and emotionally. But last week, she hit her stride and she has it under control. It only took 6 weeks! With the trials and tribulations that Lisa has had it became VERY clear why so many women give up. It would have been VERY easy to give up and just use formula. She started with setting goals and has stuck with it. The one thing we have learned is the importance of a good latch. That makes a HUGE difference! HUGE!
Rosey is still indifferent to Abbie and still has the "when is this thing leaving" look. We make sure to give her extra love and treats so she doesn't run away! Abbie is growing fast...and has already outgrown quite a few outfits. She is growing like a weed! This past weekend we discovered the Carter's store in Katy Mills. Let's just say that it is a good thing we didn't know the sex of the baby prior to delivery...we would have spent all the "baby money" on clothes. That store has the cutest outfits ever!
Thanks to everyone who has come to visit Abbie! We love that everyone is excited to see her and hold her and we love visiting with everyone. And thank you to those who have babysat her while Lisa went on interviews. It means more than you all know.
Here are a few of our favorite pictures since the last blog:
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| Abbie at 1 month! |
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| Abbie at 1 month giving Dundy the stink eye. |
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| Abbie's first outing to Babies R Us |
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| Tuna and Abbie napping! |
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| We love this little girl to the moon and back! |
Thanks for following along with us...
xoxo,
Tuna, Lisa and Abbie
