Thursday, July 23, 2015

1/4 Italian

Liza got a shot at the pediatrician on Tuesday.  To calm her down in the car I played "Mambo Italiano" louder than she was crying - it did the trick! Another thing to add to the baby arsenal.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Hello Hello Again!

Wow - my litte Liza is 8 weeks old already and I haven't blogged at all!  I have to say the first 2.5 weeks were a really tough adjustment for me.  I was very emotional and anxious, and still very sore from the delivery.  Things have improved so much since then and I am really enjoying this little bundle.  I love spending my days with her.  We are developing a nice routine at night with daddy and in the mornings with Kathy Lee and Hoda ;)

We are doing well and enjoying watching her learn new things - like smiling and following things with her eyes.

A few weeks ago we had a great overnight trip with Ryan's family in Ocean City.  Liza hung out at the house with the grandparents and cousin Josh, and had her first of many visits to the Positively 4th Street coffee shop.  She even took a spin on the boardwalk.  She will be playing putt-putt in no time!

A week later we spent the 4th of July in Ohio with my family.  During both trips it was wonderful to see her meet and interact with her great-grandparents.  She enjoyed listening to Grandpa Greg teach her bout african tree frogs and frog that eat guppies.  She did better than I expected, stretching, smiling, and kicking for everyone. Ryan went home on the 5th, but Liza and I stayed a week in Canfield, and she got lots of Grandma Nay-Nay time. We went to a Greek festival, out to eat a few times and a elk at the mall. Next weekend Aunt Jen and Aunt Noreen are coming for a visit.

My little one is in the 10th percentile for weight. and 25th for height and head circumference.  She recently started on Similac "total comfort" and seems to be tolerating it better than the Similac advanced, which makes me happy!

I've really been enjoying the New Mom Group that meets on mondays.  It's fun to meet other new moms and see their babies at 3, 4, and 5+ months.  The nurse that facilitates is really kind and helpful.

I'll try to check in more often!  Pics below - having trouble loading the once from Ocean City - working on it!