New Life

I love my new life!! Who knew being a mother would bring such joy and happiness?! People were always warning me "get some sleep while you can because you'll never sleep again". Who cares. Getting up at night to feed and change this sweet baby girl is such a joy that i don't even think twice about the sleep i'm losing. I would rather get up and see her face than sleep any day!! Needless to say, i love my new job:)

So here is what's been going on.

Nora was born June 1st at 7:10 a.m. 8 lbs 6 oz. I pushed for about 10 minutes and she came right out. Blond curly hair and all! The nurses were in love. They were bragging to all their friends that they just delivered the most beautiful baby girl with tons of blond curly hair.Ogden regional was a great experience. I was in their newest room and i labored, delivered and recovered in the same room. so convenient. I highly recommend it!!

Nora is a perfect baby. Seriously. Her second night of life she slept 5 hours straight! since then she has made it a habit to sleep about 3-4 hour chunks. What an angel! She feeds just great and i'm a milk machine. Seriously. I pump after she eats about 1-2 times per day and get anywhere between 3-4 ounces per side.  What a blessing! People talked to me about how hard and frustrating breastfeeding can be and i was prepared to give it my all. She hasn't had a problem latching since she came out. I'm so grateful that it is working out so well.

I have been able to go out and see the world. People think i'm clinically insane. I was out walking around 3 days after i had her. I need air people!! We went out to eat when she was 1 week old and have been trying to leave the house at least once a day. even if it's just a walk around the block. That way i don't get depressed and i get a change of scenery!

 Nightime feeding

 Dad's first diaper

 Going home!!

 First check-up

 Ready for bed

 I love her scowl/squishy face!

Yesterday we even made it out to Cherry Hill!! she just slept on me and i loved being outside in the sun.

Since she left the hospital, Nora has gained weight!! She is now 9 lbs and half and ounce! and she is in the 75 percentile for height and weight and 90th for her head size....her daddy's head!