Annabelle's a Month!

So much life has happened in two weeks, I can hardly keep up! I have pictures to show it but in a nutshell: Jeff and Gillian's baby Solomon Thomas arrived on Monday May 3rd. My dear friend Deb visited with her little Rowan for a few days and we had a great time learning the tricks of the trade of parenting from her. My parents finally arrived in Portland on Thursday before Mother's Day and we have been enjoying their company and help so much! My dear friend Emily from SF visited us as well and Annabelle got to meet her whole family. We hosted a yummy Mother's Day at our house and Jack's family brought all the grub. Meanwhile, we cannot believe how much Annabelle has grown! She is now a month old and has changed so much! At her month checkup she weighed 8lbs 5oz, exceeding all of our bets! My parents have spent this past week, getting our house in order (as Rosie does) and relaxing in our backyard with beautiful spring weather. Morty has been doing great helping out Jack, reading, and watching documentaries on WWII. Last night, Jack and I made it out for a sushi date with our little tot. Not only did we celebrate Annabelle turning a month old but also us being parents for a whole month!

Annabelle's First Two Weeks

Little Annabelle is over two weeks old and I am just getting a moment to write on her blog! Her birth story will post when I get a chance to complete it but for now i will attempt a small update. Annabelle has grown so much! We had her two week doctor visit on Thursday and Little She weighed in at 6lbs 13 oz, almost a pound in a week! Way above all of our bets. She is eating like a champ and is just ready to be bigger. Her face has lengthened and she is holding her head up when you place her over your shoulder to burp her. She tells me she's going to be a strong girl. She is also quite the grunter! She's either squeaking like a kitten or grunting like a little monster.
Jack started working last week but we are really lucky that he is working from home. He can lend a hand when needed and just for me to have the company is very comforting. I am getting the hang of my new job as a mom slowly but surely. Figuring out how to maneuver clothes while breastfeeding, how to deal with leaking boobs, how to make breakfast one handed, how to get her into the Moby and attempt a solo walk are all little hurdles that I've had to accomplish. I know it will all become second nature, but right now I feel like such a beginner! This week my friends Deb and Emily are visiting for a few days, and my parents will finally arrive. My first Mother's Day as a mom is Sunday and I'll get to have my mom and mother in law here as well as see my friend Deb as a mom too. There I did it! I got a chance to write while sweet girl slept soundly...progress!