Emma Grace is 2 Months Old

Emma turned 2 months old on January 5th...she got her shots on the 6th :( We went to the doctor for her 2 month appointment and here are the stats--she weighs 12.8 lbs (75th %) and is 23 1/2 inches long (90th %). She got a shot in each thigh, poor girl didn't know what hit her. Her reaction was SOOOOO sad that it brought tears to my eyes. It made me upset to hear a hurt cry--much different from her normal, bothered cry. But things are fine and Dr. Millar is pleased with her progress.

Emma is starting to smile at us ALL the time and is trying her hardest to start mimicking the funny noises that we are making. She has found out how to cough and thinks it is a fun way to get attention from us. She is also cooing and "talking" to us a lot. She has gotten a bit silly and smiley while breastfeeding--making it difficult for her to stay latched on and of course I smile and coo right back at her enforcing the bad habit :) She is eating well--clearly--and is sleeping just as well. The 5-6am wake up call is welcomed with open arms (literally). Emma usually wakes up with a smile on her face eager to greet the person who has come to rescue her from her rectangular prison each morning.

Trav and I have adjusted well to parenthood. We have our routines down and our favorite things to do with Emma. We each also have our own bag of tricks to stop the crying or to put Emma to sleep. It has been quite a learning experience, but I think we are getting the hang of it and having fun along the way. Travis has let me know with facial expressions and coughing that while he is willing to help in any way...dirty diapers are not his favorite thing about fatherhood. I have strengthened my stomach muscles laughing hysterically each time I hear "Good Lord Emma, that is disgusting!" Trav is so composed with so many other things, that it is funny to see how unraveled he gets by cleaning up after a 12 pounder :)

I have loaded some before and after pictures showing her size. This girl has gotten big--it is hard to think of her as a fragile little bundle.

2 months old

(I LOVE this sweater with attached hoodie that sticks up in a point, she looks like Cindy Lou Who in it!!!)

2 days old--soooo TINY