Hi! I'm Josie.

I just took a ride in the laundry basket. 

Because I did this. 

He he he!!

(My first selfie)

Changes: Head to Hand

This morning you were sucking on your hands. So cute! And Wednesday night you rolled from your tummy to your back. It was quite surprising and you haven't pulled it off again. Not sure I can check that milestone off just yet. Last night you slept for almost 5 hours. We woke up in a panic and Dad picked you up immediately. We were so happy that you were alive that it didn't matter we woke you up.  Perhaps we're turning a corner with the sleeping schedule. 

A girl can hope, can't she?!

Yesterday you blew bubbles for the first time. Your such a talented baby!

Oh, and your hands! Your hands have started to change. I can almost make out dimples on your hands where knuckles should be. Your cousin Emma noticed weeks ago that you didn't have baby hands. You had the tinyest human hands-ever. But not now, now your getting baby hands. 

Dear Josephine

You just slept almost 4 hours. It was glorious.  You've done this once before but it was over a week ago. Mommy was beginning to think you'd never do it again. I'm so happy because you needed it so badly. Visiting family this afternoon caused you to miss your afternoon siesta and you never settled into a good nap after that. You just nursed and were back asleep in 45 min. Well done!  I hope you complete this night with a similar pattern. 

Love, 

Mommy

(Photo from yesterday morning, I can't take pics during the night. Mustn't wake you!)

PS- You have the softest feet!

PPS- For the record, you rolled front to back yesterday in front of Daddy and I. I've seen you do it before but no one would believe me without a witness. 

Breastfeeding, TMI?

Nursing is a wonder. I love to watch Josephine, crying out for food while she's lieing right next to my nipple. The second when she realizes(often after an adorable sniff or two) she turns and latches so quick. And then, silence. Followed by her rhythmic breathing and swallowing-sometimes gulping. She is still except for her chin bobbing up and down. Occasionally her hand will brush across my breast or her foot will stroke my arm. Eventually there will be gurgling coming from her stomach. And it all ends with a loud blast in her diaper. She's young enough for that to be cute.  The only unfortunate part for me is that she's in the habit of clamping down with her gums as she pulls her head back to come off as if she were sucking every last drop out of a packet of frosting for a toaster strudel. [Josie, if Mommys milk tastes anything like frosting you go right ahead. I'll forgive you.]. It helps knowing those last drops, the hind milk, have the most calories and nourishment. 

No it doesn't. 

It hurts like hell. 

But I wouldn't trade it for a second. 

2 months or 2 weeks

On Friday Josephine turned 2 months old. That is her actual age. Her adjusted age, her age from her due date, is two weeks. So while we were hoping for longer stretches of sleep and smiles/coos we probably have another 4 weeks before she's hitting these 2 month milestones.  I know I've fallen off the blogging wagon but I'm trying to hop back on. Recently people who I never expected to told me they were following the blog. It amazes me that people took time out of their busy day to read about our life. It is also comforting to know so many people were rooting for us. For her. 

Can I just say she is amazing. Or rather, we are amazed by her.  As typical new parents, we are content to watch her every move. Every flick of her arm, furrow of her brow, and we delight at her sneezes. We fight over who gets to let her sleep on their chest while we relax in front of the tv. (Can't say we're fighting over the 4am diaper change though) 

Friday she started drooling. I know, I know, not a major milestone. It's just so fascinating to see these changes in her. I didn't realize that she didn't drool until she started drooling.  She's also become more alert since Friday. It happened overnight. Over a long sleepless night.  

Here she is right now. 

Sunday morning snuggles in bed with mommy and daddy. A.K.A. Mommy and daddy aren't ready to surrender to the day yet. 

Before I close for today I should update the vitals. According to her new doctor(long story) whom she saw on Friday-drum roll please....

Weight: 7 lbs, 3.5 oz

Height: 20.375 inches

Progressing perfectly!  

Josephine gets an A+ in accepting her first round of vaccinations. Way to go baby!!