Two-Week Check Up

Kaitlin had her two-week check up yesterday. She's doing great. Jaundice is going away, she's gaining weight and growing.

Birth: 6 lbs. 10 oz. / 19.5"
2-weeks: 6 lbs. 13 oz. / 20.5"

She had lost a little weight at the 2-day check (6 lbs. 3 oz.), but she's gained everything back and more. She's feeding well and often. Lots of poopy diapers!

Kaitlin started making a little squeaking noise a few days ago. Shanna thinks that she's mimicing the birds since she likes to be outside so much. She'll probably learn to make the sounds of the cicadas once we get to Cuero. That will be fun in the middle of the night.

Look... my hair is down to my shoulders.

Today was a big milestone for Baby Kate. Her umbilical cord fell off (without any help from mom or dad). Now she has a cute little belly button. It's an innie! We had a visit from Gran and we're trying a home remedy for some crusty eyes. Tomorrow is the big two-week visit to the pediatrician. We pack up this weekend and move at the beginning of next week. Wish us luck.

Do these pants make my butt look big?

We're a week into cloth diapering and it's great so far. I finally got the hang of putting on the tri-folds with the stretchy fasteners. The flannel wipes are better than the disposable wipes. I was pretty skepticle about the cloth wipes. We use the tri-folds during the day and the fitted diapers at night.

Kaitlin got her first pair of house slippers/technical clothing yesterday. She was so happy to have them on this morning that she did a little jig.

One week old.

Kaitlin is one week old now and this is what we know about her so far:

1. She like to be outside where it is nice and warm and she can listen to the birds.



2. She sneezes in couplets.



3. She like to lie naked in the sun and fusses (but just a little) when we put a diaper on her.



4. She makes the cutest faces when she stretches.



5. She is loved very, very much.

Everybody was Kung Fu fighting...

Baby Kate dreams of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and shows off her favorite party pants. She was up all night last night practicing her ninja moves in the dark.

Taking advantage of a break in the action...

Kaitlin enjoys watching the Tour de France, but she's saving her strength for later. Her birthday, July 14th is Bastille Day. Her favorite team is Quick Step (we think she has a crush on Tom Boonen.)

Is it 2009 yet?

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