Two Weeks Old

Dearest Clara Jane:

As you sit on my lap, I reflect on the past week.  You are two weeks old today! Holy Cow! It's like yesterday you were a newborn in my arms.  I look at the hospital pictures and they seem so far away.

Last Thursday, you went to the doctor.  You are 9 lbs 1oz now! Holy Cow!! You gained 13 oz in one week! It looks like Momma's paranoia about you gaining enough weight more than payed off.  The doctor said I can feed you when you are hungry now instead of every two hours.  Our sleep has gotten so much better.

Friday was a dreary day.  We stayed home.  Daddy came home from work and we spent some family time together.

Saturday we went out with Mimi to the mall. You slept the whole time! We were able to eat and shop and you did not even fuss! Plus Mommy fed you while we were out.

Sunday, Daddy and I stayed home.  That evening, Laura came over.  She got to hold you for the first time! She fell in love with you immediately.  We went to Applebees for supper and it was amazing.  Our girls night included reminiscing about the past and vowing to get together again in this lifetime.

Today, we stayed home.  You let us sleep well last night and we slept in together this morning.  It was such a nice morning, I wanted to stay like in bed forever.  I actually got homework done while you slept. I felt like a rock star!

I think my emotions are getting better. This postpartum baby blues is getting better. Plus all the after birthing drama is almost gone.  It feels good to be getting back to the body I had before you even though I know it will never be the same again.

I pray that I can savor every moment.  From the time I held you first to today... It brings tears to my eyes knowing you are mine forever and that God blessed me with every little moment of your life.  I would do it all over again to have the love I feel for you!

Love Always,
Mommy