Lazy sicky day

We spent the afternoon lazing about and watching cartoons. Both girls were quiet and peaceful. The windows were wide open. It was a gorgeous day to relax and be lazy.

2 Week Well Baby Visit (and a sick visit for Stasa)

birth stats:
weight: 7lbs 14oz
height: 20.75"
head: 13.75"

discharge stats:
weight: 7lbs 4oz
height: 20.75"
head: 13.75"

today's stats:
weight: 8lbs 12oz!
height: 21.5"!
head: 14.4"!

Obviously Lexi's eating well and growing fast. The doctor was quite impressed with her growth and said she looks great. She's been congested and sounds like Darth Vader when she eats, but the doctor said that was completely normal for newborns and to put the humidifier in her room.

Stasa woke up this morning around 3:00 to have her diaper changed. Tom put her back in bed and around 4:00 she vomited allllllllllll over herself and her bed. I woke up hearing running water and found Tom cleaning up Stasa and her room. She wasn't crying and was just walking around talking to Tom while he cleaned. Of course at that point we were all wide awake (except for Lexi - miracles do exist!) so we took Stasa into the play room to watch some cartoons and relax. During that "relaxing" period she puked a few more times. Last night's lasagna was everywhere. As soon as she was done throwing up, she was totally fine - no fever, no crying, nothing. I called the pediatrician's office as soon as they opened to see if they could see Stasa while we were there for Lexi's well baby visit. Thankfully Dr. Cooper could see both girls at the same time. She did a strep test which came back negative, so she said it's most likely a 24 hour stomach virus. We've just got to keep her hydrated with Pedialyte, Gatorade, or flat gingerale and feed her crackers or toast for the next 24 hours. As soon as we got home Stasa passed out. I'm hoping she gets a long nap in since she was up so long this morning. And here's hoping she feels better soon.

Sisters

I love when Stasa tries to comfort her. She's so gentle...until she's ready to be done holding her.

Today on the Merkel channel...

Stasa holds Lexi (while watching her shows)


Tea time with Stasa


Taking care of her baby (and she counts with the correct numbers)


"Feeding" Lexi

2 Weeks Old

And so sleepy.

2 Weeks Post-Partum

Don't judge the exhausted look on my face. I know I look like I've been brought back from the dead. You can thank my daughters for keeping me up all night. Anyway, here's my belly 2 weeks post-partum. It's definitely still jiggly and squishy, but is going down a little bit more everyday. I have about 9 more pounds to lose before I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight. As soon as I get the all clear from my OB I'll start working out to tone everything up. 

And here's my 2 week post-partum list:

1. Heartburn is gone! Although it was immediately gone the second Lexi was born. 

2. Breastfeeding this time around is much much easier. Lexi is a natural and I knew what to expect this time. 

3. Sleep is somewhat non-existent right now. Lexi's an around the clock eater once the evening hours hit, but I'm sure it'll get better soon.

4. I feel great. I felt like my normal self while I was still in the hospital and now that I've hit the 2 week mark I can start being a bit more active. 

5. We're still alive and happy.

Stickers and kisses

Stasa was in such a good mood when she came home yesterday, probably because she spent some 1-on-1 time at the playground with Tom. I made her a sticker book the other day and she's been having a lot of fun putting stickers in it and really loves the stickers that Lauren got her as her big sister gift. I'm constantly amazed at her growing vocabulary - she tells me what each sticker is before putting it in her book - "phelephant, frog, fwuack (for duck), piggies, buggies..." 







After playing with her stickers she decided to run into our office and play hide and seek in the curtains. She stands behind them, giggling and waiting for you to find her. 





Wonder what Lexi was up to while we were playing? Doing what she does best...



Stasa always remembers to take a minute to show her sister some love.



Melts my heart.