One Month

I cannot believe it has been one whole month since Emerson Marie came into this world. It feels like 4 days, not 4 weeks...it really has flown. Emerson has been a very good baby from the start...she LOVES eating, she actually cannot get enough. We have spent many days (and nights) "cluster feeding" or "On Demand feeding" because it can occur on an hourly basis at times. Emme was such a little doll when we brought her home, everyone that saw her would say how tiny she was, well she was/is- her birth weight at 7 pounds and 19.5 inches, she has rapidly gained both inches and pounds since. Her last doctor's appointment just about 3 weeks ago, she was already up just about a pound, and now her cheeks are filling out, her legs are getting chubby, her tummy is nice and round, and her newborn pajamas are just about too short. She is also in size 1 diapers, so things are progressing, Little Girl is getting bigger! Emerson has also endured her 1st cold- I have been so careful with her, we haven't left the house with her, and hand washing is #1 in our house, but when your 2 year old is still learning how to cover his mouth, it makes germs very difficult to stop. Emerson has been struggling with a very stuffy nose...so some nights have been more difficult. Poor baby. I guess they say this will only make her immune system stronger...

Emerson still has that "womb like" sleepiness to her. She spends the majority parts of her days sleeping peacefully. However, the few times she is awake (besides when eating), she is alert as can be. She does not like to be alone, and will cry if she notices others have left the room, she has given me a couple tiny smiles while I was talking to her, and she moves her head in the direction of voices- especially mommy's, daddy's, and Jacob's...

She loves to be held and LOVES to sleep on her tummy...only something I will allow her to do during naptime while I am in the room. She's not the biggest fan of hats or....HAIR BOWS!!! Oh, no! Mommy is working on that one.

The rest of us have been doing well. Rocky and I are exhausted, the days or evenings don't seem to include ANY down time as of yet. Late nights, early mornings, and 2 babies...it has been a learning experience. We seem to be handling it well so far...Rocky and Jacob have gotten alot closer during all of this- Jacob seems to be enjoying his new time with Daddy while Mommy is feeding baby. Jacob's new found love is making snowmen with Daddy...it keeps him busy, happy, and so ready for a nap/bedtime. Jacob also has taken a liking to his Little Sis. It took him about 2 weeks to get used to the major change of a new baby in the house, and sharing his time with Mommy. But now, he is very loving and gentle with Emerson. He helps me change her, bathe her, burp her, and hold her. He seems to be loving every minute of being a Big Brother- he enjoys new responsibilities and being treated like a "Big Boy"- so this new role is truly perfect for him. Jacob's favorite line- "Mommy, baby is crying, pick her up/feed her." He is already watching out for his Little Sister. Lastly, I am happy. Happy and content. I must say that I have never felt this way (content and satisfied with where I am at this time in my life). NOR have I ever imagined that I could feel this way while going through the "newborn stage"- but having Jacob and Emerson feels like my life is complete right now. I don't want to be anywhere else then home with my babies...even if it means I haven't showered all day or can't seem to complete a single task...they are demanding and full of energy...and though I would do anything for a full night sleep and regular naps, it is amazing to see these 2 people and call them my own. I am truly head over heels in love.

Happy One-Month Princess.

We love you!

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, and Jacob