Lorelei's First Week

I wrote this blog last week & it didn't publish... So here's trying that again!

Lorelei is such a good baby. She sleeps through anything and everything (even her brother's wildness!). She is so relaxed, calm and content (just the opposite of our colicky Liam!). Liam is really starting to warm up to her. They are really sweet together!

On Monday, Lorelei had her newborn checkup at the pediatrician. They were surprised that she was 6lbs, 1 oz--her exact weight when she left the hospital! The doctor said most breastfed babies are down 10% of their birth weight at this checkup. So, that was really good news. All that worrying and our IUGR baby is growing, strong and healthy! So thankful for that!

Lorelei's stump fell off on Monday night, so Tuesday 12/11/12 was her first bath

Looks like she didn't enjoy it, but she cried at first, then relaxed and looked at herself in the mirror

That feels good mama!

Drying off in her favorite towel!

Our pretty girl after her bath


We love this sweet face

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