Hello everyone,
Today Rhowan is two weeks old. I can't believe how fast time flies. She had a doctor appointment today for her two week check up. She is now weighing in at 8 lbs., 3 oz., which puts her at the 50th percentile. She is 21 inches long, which puts her at 75th percentile and her head circumference is also in the 75th percentile. Doctor said all looks good, she is gaining just fine, I was a little worried about it because it's so hard to tell if they are getting enough food when only breastfeeding...there is no way of measuring how much they are getting. She is still like clock work during the day, ready to eat every 2 hours. However, each night it depends. I think I jinxed myself earlier. She was doing so well at night and now she has good nights and not so great nights. I think its mostly because she wants to sleep on her tummy and can't because of SIDS and she has been real gassy at night as well. The Dr said to burp her for 30 min at night after feeding her and prop her at a 30 degree angle to help with that, so we'll see how that works. Other than that all is going well. She is getting a little bit of baby acne, which TJ is NOT so happy about! LOL. And no mom, I am not picking at her face! :) LOL.
Anyway, all the love and support we have been given has been unbelievable. We are seeing how blessed we truly are to join our friends in parent hood and have Rhowan's grandparents both so close by!
I will continue to keep you all updated and post pictures. Thank you to everyone who has called, written, came by to meet our princess, brought us meals, checked in with us, offered their time and help and to both sets of grandparents: Grandma and Grandpa and Oma and Papa for offering to come help me during the days so I can sleep!!! :) I am trying to take advantage of that, but you all know how I am...I like to think I can do it all! :)
Until next time, take care and thank you again for all the continuous love and support.
Love,
Heather, TJ & Rhowan
What a cute little costume, and what a fantastic picture of your family!!! She is looking different every time I see her...so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteHeather and TJ and Rhowan, What great happy Halloween pictures. Such a great looking family. Rhowan is adorable. I can't wait to see all of you when Uncle Fred and I come to visit in Dec. Make sure you save the day for us okay? Dec. 8th and we will leave late morning on the 9th. I love you all with all my heart. Aunt Barb
ReplyDeleteOh don't worry about baby acne...that's just your hormones coming out in her...it will go away...just use a wash cloth each night with mild soap...nothing that will irritate it more. I told you the sleeping patterns will change...Simone is different every night...but has the same bed time...just keep doing what you're doing. The doc is right about the 30 degree angle. Once I bought the nap nanny for Simone, she slept for 10 hours straight for like 2 months!!!! I swear by it..napnanny.com...If you want it, I will be glad to send it your way. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI met Baby Rhowan for the very first time today. It was love at first sight. She is just so precious and such a sweetheart.
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