Fresh 48 Photo Shoot

We had our photographer come to the hospital to do a pre-birth and fresh 48 photo shoot when S was born. Here are the photos she captured. 

Photo credit: Michelle Carlson Photography

S is a month old!

Today marks one month with our precious girl! 

Age: One Month Old 

Stats: We don't go back to the doctor until she turns two months old so I'm not sure. I definitely think she's gained some weight and is definitely longer. I'm guessing 21" and 8lbs. About the size when E was born! 

Clothes: Growing out of newborn clothes! She still fits in most outfits but sleep and plays are a no-go, she is way too long! So 3 month sleepers and the rest is newborn. We are going to start her on size one diapers tomorrow. 

Favorite Activities: sleeping, eating, bathing, staring at sissy, laying on kick and play and making music. Also, riding in the moby while mommy cleans and stuff. 

Least favorite activities: Diaper and outfit changes. She definitely hates those cold wipes on her bum. When I went to babies r us to get a replacement pillow for our wipe warmer they were out! She also isn't too fond of the carseat but does okay. 

Momma's Proud Moment: She has been doing 6hr stretches between feeds once at night so mommy can sleep more. She does 3hr stretches every other time of day. 

Pet Peeves from a Mom of a Newborn!

We all have things that drive us absolutely crazy. The crazy mom in me definitely comes out more than ever when I have a newborn. 

First and foremost, I don't play pass the baby and quite frankly I could careless if your feelings are hurt or not. It is not sanitary and it over-stimulates the baby!! Another pet peeve along these lines is... In no way, shape or form is it okay to demand to hold my baby. Don't go "give me, give me, give me" me, because you'll just piss me off and you definitely won't get to hold baby then. 

Another pet peeve is when people come around sick. My toddler caught a cold when S was just two weeks old and the only way she could've got it was by someone who decided to share their germs with her... And in turn shared them with my infant. Totally not cool. Also, don't complain about being asked to wash your hands before even toughing my infant. They can't fight off colds like us. The smallest cold to us could be severely damaging to them. 

Finally, DON'T NOT. I repeat. DO NOT KISS MY CHILDREN!!! Not on the cheek, not on the head, and certainly not on the lips!!! No one needs to kiss my children except their mom and dad! If one person does it the entire world thinks they need to. This is how germs, and colds get spread. I'm already losing sleep due to the fact that I have a 3 week old. Last thing I need is a sick toddler who doesn't sleep through the night due to being sick and then gets me and baby sick. Even when I don't have an infant... Please no kissing. 

I know I cannot be the only mom who has these pet peeves or others. Feel free to share them so I can add to my list! 

A lot of people don't like my rules, and I'm okay with that. You don't have to follow them... But if you don't, don't think you'll be around us :) it's the cold, harsh truth over here.