Happy 2 Week Birthday, Meredith!

Ok, so it must be obvious that we are first-time parents due to the fact that we celebrate weekly birthdays of our new baby girl! But, nonetheless, Happy Birthday, Meredith Grace! She is changing daily and I love watching it (as long as she isn't pooping on me, projectile vomiting on Daddy or crying a 3 hour stretch). She has been a joy and I am learning so much about her. Today, we realized that the reason she hasn't been content in the swing lately is because she does not like the "cradle rock" motion but the front to back motion. Once I turned the chair and put the rock on FULL swing, she was happy as pie. She continues to like her hair washed but has peed on us twice this week during the sponge bath portion of the bath--should we take that personally? For the most part, our method of feeding during the day has been effective, but last night, we had a small relapse...here's to hoping that this kind of sleepless night remains in the past (I know, we are naive).

We went to the pediatrician again this week and the report is that jaundice is almost gone and she is back up to birth weight averaging a gain of over a half an ounce a day. We have had so many great visitors this week and have enjoyed them all immensely--thank you for thinking of us through your wonderful gifts, quality time, and delicious meals. Please don't be afraid to come by, especially during the week. I feel like a hermit and welcome adult interaction! We will keep you updated...in the meantime, pray for a warm week so that Meredith and I can get out for some walks! By the way, the picture is after her bath today. Her daddy and I thought that her fluffy hair was a hoot and had to take some pictures!