London :: 1 Month Update

Dear London,

Today you are one month old! Since this is my first time writing to you, I thought I would tell you where this monthly letter tradition all started. I first started writing to your big brother, Noah, when he was born, and continued with monthly letters for each month of his 1st year. I wanted to do the same for you, and hope that someday when you are older you will appreciate these letters. In each of these letters you will be able to read about milestones that you've achieved, how big you've grown, our family adventures, and daily life. I hope that you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them! 

This past month has gone by in a blink of an eye. Your first few weeks of life were mostly spent sleeping your days away while Mommy & Daddy adjusted to life as a family of four. You were so sleepy that we had to wake you up most of the time just to feed/change you. You still sleep quite a bit during the day, but you are waking up more and more as each day passes. Right now we are working on getting your days/nights in order by following an "eat/play/sleep" pattern during the day. During our "play time" we play on your activity mat and read books together. You seem to really love your play mat, and Noah enjoys playing beside you!

You are such a cuddly little girl and you absolutely LOVE to snuggle. Your favorite thing to do is lay on Daddy's chest. We think you are a Daddy's girl already ;) When you're not snuggling, you are eating like a champ. You are currently eating 3 oz. of pumped breast milk every 2.5-3 hours, and you will occasionally have a 4 hour stretch at night.

You've had several "firsts" this month, including your 1st official bath in the bath tub, 1st walk in your stroller (double stroller with big brother, of course!), and your 1st visit to the zoo. Yesterday we celebrated your 1st Easter. We had a nice, relaxing family day here at home. You got your first Easter basket and we watched big brother hunt for eggs in the backyard. 

Daddy and I are looking forward to watching you grow this upcoming month. We love you, sweet girl!

Here are some of my favorite photos from your 1st month.

Our first time meeting...just minutes old :)

Daddy's girl already ;)

 
 2 days old

Headed home from the hospital!

 Big brother is absolutely smitten with you :)

 1st trip out of the house (Target) as a family of 4!

Sleeping Beauty :) 

Off to take your big bro to preschool

 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Sleepy newborn smiles :)

 Mommy's girl

#1 Little sis (big bro would agree!)

Some quality big brother time :)

Bath time makes you sleepy

All set for your 1st visit to the zoo!

Here are your 1 month stats: 

Weight: 8 lbs, 8 oz.
Diaper size: Transitioning into size 1 
Clothing size: Still mostly in size NB, but you can fit into a few of your 0-3m outfits

I love you,

Mommy