The Wee One - Two weeks old

I look at my tiny baby and can not believe that 2 weeks ago I gave birth to her. It was such a build up . . . such a long process to get there that now it almost surprises me when she stirs in the night that I have a Newborn to tend to. I think that I think I will wake up, still be pregnant and waiting.

Since Reese had gone down to 5.11 at her 2 day appointment and we were also told that she was a bit jaundice, I was very fearful that EVERYONE would push me to give her formula to bulk up, pee more and that is just not what I wanted to do. I figured that if I fed on demand, whenever she seemed hungry than she would gain and be ok. I also had read that exclusively breastfeeding is what would make my milk come in more quickly, and on the 29th it sure did! I was laying in bed when I literally felt the girls blow up with milk . . . I thought to myself is this what fake ones feel like!? Reese has enjoyed this very much and makes loud gulping noises when she eats along with loving coos and smiles.

I am happy to report that I was right! Not only is she a very healthy pink, but she now weights 6.7 pounds and is 19 3/4 inches long. I guess I have that Mommy brain kicking in. She is still very small . . . none of the adorable outfits everyone showered us with fit, she is living in the same 4 gowns my Mom rushed out and bought (the day we came home) and I found one "up to 7 pounds" outfit at the Children's Place (Thanks to Tina's recommendation) that I have washed 3 times because it fits her snug and she can't wiggle herself out of it.

Speaking of wiggle, Reese is a busy girl . . . already. She moves her hands and feet with such force that Dr. Fisher (her Pediatrician) even commented on how mobile she was! She thrashes around when awake and often startles herself . . . and when sleeping her hands are in a slow movement like she is signing something important to tell us.

Due to the wonderful storm that we in California had to endure on Friday (1/4), most of the Peninsula lost power at some point - we at the Larson's lost it for 3 days! Not such a big deal if we had a working fireplace or a generator! But with a Wee One newborn, we were freezing! We had to pack up and stay at my Mom's for the weekend . . . she happened to have the Zahnd family bassinet in the garage so we brought it up, draped some blankets and Reese got to sleep in some family history.