Week 10

It's been a busy week for Miss Aubrey - she got to meet a new friend, Ms. Leah, and tried to convince her that she needs a baby friend. She spent a lot of time with Bitsy...shopping, eating out, spitting up, sleeping. Yesterday she went for her two month check-up with Dr. Kennedy, where we found out that she weighs nine pounds, fourteen ounces, which we aren't very happy about. So, we are back to trying to put weight on Miss Aubrey. When the doctor asked about tummy time we told her that whenever we put her on her tummy she rolls onto her back. Dr. Kennedy didn't seem to believe us so she tried herself - she was very impressed by Aubrey's skills and said that she has the motor skills of a four month old! After the doctor we got her all dressed up and took her to see the Easter bunny...she did so well! We went home with an adorable picture and a rash from the bunny - oh well, what can you do?!

Besides holding her head up and rolling over like a four month old baby Aubrey is cooing and smiling and complaining on demand. She thinks it is hysterical when you stick your tongue out at her or make fishy faces. She loves to play and is happiest right after feedings (or pooping)! She is really interacting with us these days, which almost makes us forget the long nights and endless fussy moments!

Week 9

Week 9 got off to a good start when Aubrey got to meet her grandpa for the first time. Aubrey's "grandpa" is actually my Uncle Nando, but he is such an important part of my life that Justin and I decided he should be Aubrey's grandpa. He came up from Austin and had breakfast with us Sunday; as you can tell from the picture of the two of them they got along perfectly! It was great spending time with him and having him get to know his grandbaby!
Aubrey is doing pretty well...she is having a few more fussy moments and I wonder if it isn't time to increase her medicine. We go to the doctor for her two month check-up next week, so we will talk to the doctor about it then. She is smiling and cooing more, which we all find very rewarding. She especially likes to smile and laugh at her 2:30 am feeding, which is sweet and all but come on, momma just wants to go back to bed! She is still sleeping in her bassinet beside the bed which is working out well for now. Justin thinks I should move her to her crib but I don't think I am ready for that. I told him that would be fine if he moved our mattress into her room...he said no. It might be different if our bedroom was on the same floor as hers, but since it isn't I think being that far away from her would freak me out. Maybe next month...
We have big plans to see the Easter bunny this week, hopefully all goes well!

To: Bitsy Love: Aubrey

Dear Bitsy,

I want to thank you SO much for helping my mom and dad take care of me. You have been there since the moment I was born, lived with me until I felt better, stayed up long nights with me, and come to see me every day. You take me shopping and keep me in the latest fashions, and you also help keep me fed and clean. You help keep my mom sane so she can take good care of me, and you watch me so mom and dad can have date nights. Mom says you are going to take care of me when she goes back to work...I am sad she will be leaving me but happy I will get to spend that time with you. Thank you for loving me. I love you SOOOOOOOOO much.

Love,
Aubrey Grace

2 Months!

Can you believe Miss Aubrey is 2 months old? Time has been going by so fast...she has grown three inches since birth, put on a few pounds, and is showing more of her personality every day. We are taking her out on a regular basis, and each time she does really well. A few weeks ago I never would have thought we'd be able to take that screaming baby out in public! Aubrey is feeling pretty good these days, but still has moments where you can tell she is in pain. It is both sad and frustrating to see her so uncomfortable and not be able to do anything about it. I am hoping she outgrows this acid reflux sooner rather than later. Her skin issues are much better - she is still very sensitive but since we have been more careful her skin looks pretty good. We are pretty much on a three hour schedule, but I am fixing to alter her times to work better with my work schedule. I go back to work on April 5, so I want her to be consistent on her new schedule by then. We are looking forward to this weekend, as Aubrey will be meeting family both Saturday and Sunday! I'm sure they will think she is just as adorable as we do!

Week 7

We are starting week 7...it's hard to believe she is almost 2 months old! Aubrey is doing so much better...the acid reflux is under control for the most part, and we are getting a handle on the skin problems. Her face has cleared up, it is now just peeling and healing!
Aubrey had a very busy social schedule this past weekend. On Saturday we took her to dinner to meet Eric, Natalie, and Jett. She slept the entire time, but looked adorable doing so! On Sunday she got to meet Kurt and Christy, and also see their new home. She spit-up a little on Kurt, which was traumatic for him but funny to the rest of us. She was just getting him ready for Swiger baby #1, due in April. It will be fun to have babies so close in age, we are hoping they have a boy so Aubrey can have a younger boyfriend!
Aubrey is continuing to have more alert time, which has been fun for all of us. She responds to voices and is beginning to imitate facial expressions. She still feeds every three hours, but sometimes during the night will go for four hours. I spend the majority of the time with her, but Justin watches her from 9:30 to midnight each night so I can get a nap. I have been sleeping upstairs with her so we don't disturb Justin - he has been getting off lucky!My mom helps out some during the day, which is nice respite for me.
Next we week she will be 2 months old!! I am already thinking about what she will wear for her 2 month picture...