Happy One Week McNugget!

Dear baby girl, I can't believe how fast a week has flown by. You have now been in our arms for 7 days - and both your daddy and I are beyond happy. You are absolutely the love of our lives - making us adore you in ways we had no idea we could feel.

This week has really been a roller-coaster. The labor was an event in and of itself - both painful and crazy. But after a successful emergency c-section, you were in my arms.

This week you've opened your eyes and looked around - your daddy likes to talk to you about everything in your room, colors, toys, the puppies, etc. He has already been clothes shopping for you - picking out tons of adorable outfits and has enjoys dressing you up all the time. You've found your hand as a pacifier already, and love sleeping on our chests. You're making friends with both Missy & Trotter already- who have been beyond wonderful with you. My favorite past time these days is nibbling on your adorably chubby cheeks, laying with you skin-to-skin and holding your hands.

The hardest part of the past week has been dealing with your (lack of) weight-gain. It has beyond stressful for me to ensure that you're gaining enough weight - we're breastfeeding and pumping. You 'eat like a champ' but still are losing weight. The doctors say everything is going to be okay though, and we're working very hard to 'pack on some pounds' for you.

So for next week, I pray that you keep that healthy baby glow, and put on some pounds again. I love you so much already, my sunshine. I look forward to all the nights and days we'll be spending together, and can't wait to learn more about you as you grow.

xoxo,

Your Mommy