2 Months

Wow. So, you would think that since I'm not really working, I would have time to do all sorts of things. Turns out, I'm a lot busier than I thought I would be. When I was pregnant, a friend told me to be grateful if I accomplished one non-baby thing a day once she arrived. I thought she was just lazy - kidding. Seriously, how can feeding, burping and changing diapers take up so much time? Anyway, I promise to try and be better. I'm going to update a bunch of info below and then I'll add a bunch of pics. Since the last post we have hit some serious milestones. Sorry for the delay.

4 Weeks

She is sleeping through the night and has been since about 4 weeks. We started at 6 hours but she is up to 7,8,9 and sometimes 10 hours straight. It is WONDERFUL!! She is still in our room but I expect to move her to the crib this week sometime.

5 Weeks
She's starting to respond to our voices and trying to follow them with her eyes. She has also discovered her fists with her mouth. Doug left town again for another business trip. This time I did it solo. Gigi did come over for one night but I did the others all by myself. Much easier than the first long trip he took.

6 Weeks
Mother's Day!!! My first and favorite so far. We had a wonderful day. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins came over for a relaxing afternoon of burgers and dogs. Sadly, we forgot to take pictures until late in the day so forgive the tired look.

7 Weeks
Doug had to leave town again. This time for 5 days. We had a wonderful, successful week. On Tuesday we went back to Scottish Rite for our checkup. We got the all clear. So happy and thankful that our prayers were answered. They don't see a need for further followup but I agreed to enter her in a study. They basically chart their progress at various years throughout her adolescence. It's the least we could do. They were sooooo wonderful. For those of you who haven't been there, be grateful that you didn't need to go. For those of you who may someday need their services, be confident that you are in the best hands. So impressed with the facility, staff and volunteers. I will probably try to add this to my junior league placement next year. Landry is really starting to get control of her head. She is so strong already. She's been lifting her head for several weeks but she's finally almost able to hold it upright for more than a minute or so.

8 Weeks
Landry is still sleeping like a champ. She's definitely a Howard girl. She has really started to respond to voices and reciprocates smiles. It's so amazing. As a birthday gift, we gave Doug and the family passes to the Dallas Zoo. One of the neatest perks was the ability to go see the new exhibit Giants of the Savannah before it opened to the general public. We went out there last weekend for a little while before it got too hot.

2 Months
Finally, the blog is up to date. Memorial Day Weekend was a blast. We went to the Reilly's and she went in the pool for the first time. So cute.

We went to the doctor for her 2 month appointment today. Everything is great. Her stats are:
Height 23 1/4" - 88%
Weight 10lbs 15oz - 63%
She also received her first round of shots - there were 3. She didn't care for it but has really been great today. Thankfully she slept most of the day which was great. She didn't have to feel any pain while sleeping.

She is really responding to sights and sounds. She loves the music and lights on her bouncer. She just laughs and smiles. She also will smile when you talk and laugh with her. It's so, so, so amazing. We love her so much. I want to go hug and kiss her now just typing all of this. I think I will. Good night.

3 Weeks

We've survived another week. It has been fantastic. She is so amazing. Changing every day. We had our appointment at Scottish Rite on Tuesday and it went really well. They were concerned about some looseness in one of her hips but so far it appears to have corrected. We'll go back again in 4 weeks for another look. For now, it looks good.

Last week we had a photographer come over and take some newborn pictures. Below are some of the finished products. I should have the full CD later this week. We had a good time but she got very fussy at the end. Not sure how some of these shots ever made it.

2 Weeks Already

It's been a little over two weeks and we are adjusting well. She has just started to get fussy and is not sleeping quite as much. I'm sure it will pass soon. We went to the doctor on Friday for a quick visit and she was up to her birth weight, 6lbs 14oz. We went back on Tuesday and she was up to 7lbs 6oz. That's 2oz per day. Looks like the feedings are going well.

She is so amazing and we are enjoying every minute. She has changed so much already and continues to change each day.

Here are some pictures that we have been taking over the last week or so. Hope you enjoy.

1 Week Today

I can't believe that Landry is one week old already. It's been the longest and shortest week of my life. It's only been 7 days and yet she has changed so much already.

We went to the pediatrician today for our first appointment. She did great but I have to say that I'm not thrilled with the doctor. We interviewed her before but today was just different. I think we're going to have to make a change. Suggestions for pediatricians in Dallas are welcome.

So, about our little superstar. The nurse was amazed at how alert and mobile she is for only 7 days old which makes Mommy and Daddy proud. She weighed 6lbs 14oz when she was born and was down to 6lbs 6oz when we left the hospital on Friday. As of today, she's back up to 6lbs 10oz and is in the 22% for weight. She measured 20" at birth and is up to 20.5" which is in the 86% for height.

She is sleeping well and I have to wake her up most times for feedings. GiGi, MaMaw and PaPaw have been visiting a lot which gives Mommy and Daddy a nice break. The rest of the time we just sit and watch her. We are in complete awe of this little girl. God is truly amazing and I have never felt so blessed.

Here are a few pics from Easter Sunday and today.

Happy Easter!

On our way to the Doctor

Home Sweet Home

After 4 days in the hospital, we finally brought Landry home for the first time on Friday.

The hospital stay was surprisingly pleasant. The nurses were amazing and the stay very comfortable.

We have enjoyed our time at home. She is such a good baby! We are not sleeping much at night but it's getting better every day. We could probably sleep more but Mom's a little neurotic and is not quite ready to quit watching her every move.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, calls, texts and everything. We hope that you each get to meet her soon.

The Whole Crew

Best Doctor Ever!

Godfather

Godmother

A Father's Love

More Love

First Steps In Her Home

First Steps in Her Room

I Love My Swing