Months One & Two

I know I've been all about the new baby lately over here, but bear with me. I don't have baby books, so I need to do at least a little record keeping. And it's already been over TWO months! 

Honestly, sometimes it feels longer…like we'll be frozen in this stage forever and I'll never have a moment (or a bed) to myself again. This girl has kept us on our toes and has been the most challenging of the three so far. Phew. But then other times I look down at her all tiny and cuddly and I already miss the days that have gone by. 

What Fife has been up to...

+ Makes the cutest cooing noises when we talk to her, along with the big smiles.

+ Seems a little more sensitive and particular…she's the first baby to care about having a fresh diaper.

+ Hands are often by her face or even up over her head, especially when sleeping.

+ Definitely has had her evening (and day) fussy times, though they have thankfully lessened.

+ Is a very light and finicky sleeper, preferring to be right next to us, or better yet laying on our chests.

+ Wants to be held around the clock (meaning I don't get much done) and likes the baby carrier better than our first two babies.

+ Seems to be overstimulated easily but tolerates her sisters surprisingly well and even started to giggle the other day when Poppy was blowing on her stomach.

+ Doesn't appear to be following any semblance of a schedule yet.

Baby Meets Family

I have happy memories from my postpartum hospital stays. When you have little kids at home, being able to lay in bed all day is a real luxury. And I could get used to having maid service at the push of a button. Now if only the food was better and they didn't wake you up all night long...

The best part of those two days though was watching the girls meet their new sister. It was mostly what I expected. Poppy was quiet and gentle as she took it all in and Cetty was a whirlwind of movement, noise, and general enthusiasm. I love my kids.

Some words from Cetty during her visit:

"She's berry cute." (announced with complete authority after she'd had a good look at Fife)

"She sounds like a pig."

"I don't think she likes me." (after Fife starts crying).

"Newborn babies can't do ballet." (as she pirouettes around the room).

"Is she coming home with you? Oh, I will be so excited!"

"Fife Idol" (instead of Fife Ida)

"I wish I could have a baby in my tummy so I could do that." (said while I moved my motorized bed up and down)

"Isn't that good? I kissed her and her life is so much better!"

And then later that day…Fife's first night at home, meeting Bry's family.