Adventures of a Kumquat: Almost 7 Weeks

Elizabeth will be 7 weeks old on Monday! She's getting to be such a big girl! We had a doctor's appointment last week where she weighed in at 8 lbs, 11 oz - she had gained 10 oz in 13 days which thrilled the doctor - she was hoping for at least a gain of 7 oz. Now we don't have to go back again until her regular 2 month appointment. We aren't sure what we will do with ourselves without weekly or twice-weekly pediatrician appointments.

As of Monday we're doing all formula and she's doing great on it - she's getting chubby arms and legs - so cute! Eric feeds her the last bottle between 11 and midnight and then she usually gets me up around 3 and then again at 6 or 6:30. Then we usually go back to sleep until 8:30 or 9:00 when we get up for the day. It's been nice outside so we've taken several walks and try to get out in the world some a couple of times a week. We also sing songs and read books. She'll hang out on her play mat or in her swing for 10-15 minutes at a time, but she still prefers to be in someone's arms. Her favorite toy is a mirror - she loves looking at herself and talking to the baby!

This weekend Eric and I are going on our first real outing without Elizabeth - to see our friend Dave the Police Officer play hockey against the Fire Fighters. Elizabeth gets to hang out with Mimi and Pa-paw. I'm really excited for our social outing!

Everything else is going great. Here are some pictures!