Getting big...

Harper had her 2 week appointment today. Her weight was 7lb 11oz (35th percentile). Thanks to such a great weight gain, we no longer have to wake her up in the night to eat! YEA! I realize she will wake us up, but it will make such a difference not waking her up when she is still so tired. We had our first day all by ourselves today, and I think we were successful. I had planned her feedings perfectly for her appointment, but the doctor was running late. So by the time she got in the room, Harper was STARVING and so upset! We got everything taken care of, including a meal... and by the time we got home, she was sacked out! Since she didn't have a morning nap and then such a crying spell, she has been sleeping most of the afternoon. I hope this isn't going to mess up her night time sleep! I'm certainly hoping for the best! Here are a few pictures from the last few days. 

First time in her chair... she loves that it vibrates! 

As Corby said... How can someone be so young and look so old? 

Clearly he's referring to how high her pants are coming up! 

Newborn clothes are just so huge on her! 

Despite the looks of this picture, she really did enjoy her first real bath. 

It's the lotion that puts her over the edge! 

So tired from her hard day at the doctor! 

She's fancy!

It's obviously clear that I love big bows, and I love picking out Harper's outfit each day. This is what she wore to my doctor's appointment on Friday, and the nurses just loved it! I wanted to thank everyone for the encouragement and advice regarding sleeping at night. She did wonderful last night... waking up to eat but then went right back to sleep! I felt like a whole new woman when I woke up this morning! I think we are heading in the right track. We have had a great weekend so far. My mom watched Harper last night so Corby and I could go to dinner. We were so tired that it felt like work to come up with conversation, but we eventually snapped out of it! It was so weird to not have her with me- first time in over 9 months! :) Today my mom heads home, and I'm not sure what I'm going to do without her. She has kind of taken on the role of "maid", and it has been SO helpful! Harper is definitely going to miss having her Kay-Kay around! I hope that you have all had a great weekend! 

Just like my uncle...

Dear Uncle Chris,

Guess what?!?!?  I saw some pictures of you and after looking at my hair in the mirror today, I realized that we have the same hair style! My mom has laughed several times at my hair today, but since I think you are so cool, I don't mind looking like you. I miss you so much and can't wait to see you again! 

Love, 

Harper

Days=Nights

I am certainly noticing a trend in our days and nights. We have only had one good night where I had to wake her up for each feeding. Other than that, she just isn't sleeping well. The issue would simply be that she sleeps so soundly during the day, why in the world would she need to also sleep at night?!?! When does this end? I will welcome any advice on how to keep a tired baby awake during the day. Or do they eventually just catch on to sleeping at night? I'm looking forward to not having to wake her in the night for feedings because she is always soundly sleeping before the first one... it makes me wonder how long she would really sleep! Other than this first picture, she is thoroughly enjoying her sleep in all of the other ones. Enjoy!

I realize she probably needs a bow with this outfit, but the cardigan has ruffles.... the check-out lady at Target thought she was a boy :(

I loved her arms being behind her head! 

I love this outfit on her. The pants are huge, but I guess that happens when you're little! 

This baby lulu outfit is also a favorite of mine! 

Holding daddy's fingers... it is just precious! 

Couldn't make it without him...

Corby has been such an amazing dad and husband over the last 2 weeks. I mean, he's always been a wonderful husband... but he has definitely gone above and beyond since Harper's birth. At the hospital and while he was off work, he woke up during every feeding to keep me company. He also reads to her while she's eating... how precious is that?!?! Even now that he's working, he'll wake up and come into the den to hang out in the middle of the night. However, I always tell him to go back to bed since he has to work... he never disagrees. I love watching him with Harper. It is going to be such a great relationship to watch as Harper grows up. I am so thankful for a husband who is so supportive during this time. Since I'm incredibly sleep deprived, I can't imagine not having his help!

He kisses her like crazy... she loves it! 

To my Papa G

Dear Papa G,

I hope that you have a great birthday! Maybe next year we can celebrate our birthdays together! I bet you are glad to have someone share the month of March with you, since it seems everyone else was born in August (except Aunt Leah)! Thank you for visiting me last week. I can't wait to see you again... mommy told me she'd bring me to Little Rock as soon as she's feeling better! I love you!

Love,

Harper 

PS: Eliana told me that you give GREAT Christmas presents. I don't even know what Christmas is, but I'm already excited about it!

Happy 1 week Birthday!!!

It really is so hard to believe that Harper has been here an entire week! The time has flown by, and we are loving every minute (some minutes more than others) of it. Here are a few more pictures from her first week. 

Spa Day... she needed a manicure

She thoroughly enjoyed her hair being washed

About to go to the pediatrician... the hat she's wearing was knitted by my high school math teacher- Shout out to L-Train! 

Look at what a genius she is... holding her pacifier with her hands! 

Her love for being swaddled + my love for the way it looks= tons of pictures!