Your first day of daycare was a good one for you. Monday December 1 2014. You did wonderful, you didn't cry for any unknown reason, you ate well, and you were a pleasure to keep your sitter said. I however cried the most deep and heartfelt cry I've ever cried on my way to work. I don't know how I made it through that day. I could hardly keep it together. I still cry at times. Mostly when I go pump alone in a room and look at photos of you. I miss you little love bug. I wish I didn't have to pump and I could just nurse you as so many other mommies get to do with their babies. Im doing the best I can right now.
I have found a few things though that brighten my day. I look forward to pumping most days because I know that Im doing something for you that you will benefit from. I have pictures that I smile about, and videos on my phone- so many that I need more storage on my phone. I need a new phone anyways because its getting slow and freezing up. I'd rather spend my money on you though.
I am excited about Christmas for you though. You're the best gift I could have ever asked for. However Im excited that Santa is going to come visit you. Who knows what he will bring? I talked to him and told him a few things you needed: a few clothes, an activity mat, maybe some foam floor tiles for tummy time, and a beautiful day. Hopefully Santa will come through.
I am so happy youre doing well and growing. We went to the doctor on Dec 15 and they measured you. Your weight is still 9 pounds, but theyre labeling you as a slow gainer. They want me to feed you formula after letting you nurse. So I will, because before we know it you'll be on the move and that will burn calories like crazy. You have grown 3 inches though. Youre a tall 23" little girl. Its mostly legs. I can tell that because your once regular length pants are now ankle waders. You also did an outstanding job on your vaccinations. You didn't cry. Youre one tough cookie!
At this point in your life, as of today youre 10 weeks old. When you are awake you are very alert, you only cry for food or a diaper change. You cry some when daddy holds you but that is getting better. You enjoy staring at your crazy big sisters. Theyre always coming over to look at you when they come visit. They cant wait until you are big enough to play. They show you toys and sing you silly and sweet songs. They talk to you lots and try to tell us what youre saying. You do well around others. You don't mind when people look at you and tell you how beautiful you are, you just coo and smile. Your hair is still an attention getter, its blonde tips, brown in the middle and has some dark auburn highlights as well. You smile when we play. You love it when I kiss the bottoms of your feet, and you smile that beautiful toothless smile when I come in and give you " Sugars" or kisses. You've wised up and realized that you too can give " sugars" but your version is more open mouth licking my face.. which is fine. That behavior would be unacceptable from anyone else.
I just wanted to let you know how much I do love you and adore you my little one. You are so special to me. And believe me that ANY time spent with you is never wasted.
I love you much more than you'll ever know.
xoxoxoxoxo
momma
