Six weeks? Really? I honestly can't believe it has been that long since we brought Daniel home. Wow - time is really flying! My days are a blur and I find myself looking at the calendar to determine the day of the week. My focus has completely changed, away from myself to our precious little baby, while trying to keep my priorities straight. God, Michael, Daniel - in that order. Sleep is a luxury, spit up on my shirt is no big deal, and each day brings new excitement as we watch Daniel grow so quickly. He has gone from just less than 8 pounds at birth, to now over 11 pounds! I am truly amazed that my body alone is able to sustain this little guy and such an amazing growth rate. If I did not know better, I would think someone was feeding him growth hormone and steroids! He has already outgrown many of his newborn clothes and is almost fitting into his 3-month-old size clothes.
Daniel's grandparents absolutely adore him! My mom came to visit us from the US for a week in January and we look forward to Michael's parents coming from Vienna next week. They eagerly await new photos on Daniel's website everyday, often checking it several times a day in anticipation of something creative and new. It is really sweet.
We are so blessed that Daniel sleeps as well as can be expected at night, waking only twice to nurse. From the first night we brought him home, he has been sleeping in his own crib, more restful both for him and for us. He STILL hates tummy time, but still gets some "exercise" on his tummy while lying on my chest when we catch an afternoon nap together, a wonderfully special time that I absolutely love sharing with him. He is beginning to smile at us and the interaction with him is indescribable. His little smiles and sweet cries melt me.
I can only imagine what the next days, weeks, and months have in store for us and Daniel continues to change, grow, and amaze us...
Daniel's grandparents absolutely adore him! My mom came to visit us from the US for a week in January and we look forward to Michael's parents coming from Vienna next week. They eagerly await new photos on Daniel's website everyday, often checking it several times a day in anticipation of something creative and new. It is really sweet.
We are so blessed that Daniel sleeps as well as can be expected at night, waking only twice to nurse. From the first night we brought him home, he has been sleeping in his own crib, more restful both for him and for us. He STILL hates tummy time, but still gets some "exercise" on his tummy while lying on my chest when we catch an afternoon nap together, a wonderfully special time that I absolutely love sharing with him. He is beginning to smile at us and the interaction with him is indescribable. His little smiles and sweet cries melt me.
I can only imagine what the next days, weeks, and months have in store for us and Daniel continues to change, grow, and amaze us...
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