11 Weeks, 5 days old

We're getting bigger all the time! Naomi is over 13 pounds now, today she weighed in at 13 pounds 2 ounces! And she is definetely getting bigger - she's outgrowing a whole bunch of her outfits and fitting into the ones that used to be too big. There have also been a few people that have agreed that she's lost the "newborn look" and has moved along to looking like a cute happy baby.

The new things now are figuring out her hands more. She's decided that sucking her hands and fingers is much more interesting than her soother, but she still likes her soother as well at times. But sucking her hands is one of her favorit things to do. She is also figuring out what other things her hands do, she's slowly starting to figure out that she can grab things. She's grabbing and moving toys, still not intentionally but is doing it, and will happily grab people's hair if it dangles in front of her.

We're continuing to have a relatively regular pattern for sleep and active times as well, mom and dad are getting about 8 hours of sleep a night, often solid sleep but sometimes after 5 or 6 hours she wants a snack then goes back to sleep.

Anyhow, an update for now, more to come later. Anna signing off with Adam getting dinner together, Naomi napping in her swing and Nanook sniffing all of Naomi's toys...

2 Months, 5 days old

A happy baby, yet again. :) Currently we have yet another bout of hiccups, this is a multiple times a day experience that we're getting quite used to. Sometimes they almost seem to entertain her!

The biggest new thing - a full night's sleep! For the last few days she's slept at least 6 hours, but one night as much as 9, in a row. Mom and Dad have really liked this and are hoping it's the way it will always be and not just a short treat, we'll have to see how that goes! But for now Mommy will take the catch-up on sleep!

We have been on our first overnight trip to somewhere away from home. Last weekend we went away from Thursday night until Sunday night to visit Adam's sister and brother-in-law in Peachland. It was a great trip and Naomi did really well. We weren't sure how it was going to go but it was great.

Anyhow, that's all that's new for now - we'll see later in the day how her weight gain is going - an update on that next time.

Anna signing off with a happily kicking baby beside her and Nanook wandering around the house...

3 Weeks, 5 days old

Hello everyone. So we're getting close to a month old now - can't believe it! One more week and she'll be a month! Wow. Well we've learned a lot about each other during that time. Naomi continues to be cute and taking up a lot of space on our camera's memory card...Nanook is a bit jealous that someone else is taking all the shutter time I think. She managed to sneak into one shot though, she's been a very good "big sister", keeping an eye on Naomi. Nanook's been very good with the addition to the family, but does get a bit attention starved at times. There's been many a time where she's wanted her toy thrown for her when mom's busy feeding Naomi or someone is enjoying a nice cuddle with Naomi. But usually there's someone else around that can give Nanook attention instead.


Anyhow, we seem to be getting into a bit of a rhythm. Dad's been a great help, taking a feeding with a bottle either before he goes to work or before going to bed, letting mom get a couple more hours of much needed sleep. 7 hours a day between that stretch and naps seems to be about the norm.


We haven't gone out too much yet, only about 2 or three times, but will be trying a big adventure in a couple days by going to a friend's wedding. So we'll see how that goes! Currently it's a bit challenging for mom to even get stuff done around the house, even tough to squeeze in a shower, so outings are being postponed for now. We're just getting used to schedules.


Well enjoy the couple of pictures - feel free for those of you on facebook to continue to check out the photo albums Adam and I are continuing to update relatively regularly.


Anna signing off again, with Adam back at work, Nanook on guard and Grandma and Grandpa Kouwenberg taking turns cuddling with Naomi...

5 days old

We've made it to 5 days! Can't believe this time last week there was no Naomi!

Had a visit from the nurse today, and weight is finally going back up again, almost birth weight already! Anna got some more tips to help with breast feeding. Naomi is still working on latching consistantly but seems to prefer the left side, already a lefty like mom!

Naomi's days are routine, sleeping, pooping, and then eating every three hours. When she is awake, she smiles and blinks at us. She is generally a very happy baby, not very fussy.

Our days, on the other hand, are far from routine! Breakfast is usually around 10am or 11am since that's when we find our self finally waking up! During the day we've been putting together playpen and play mat and bathtub etc. We're trying to learn what Naomi's body language means! Anna's milk has come in, so feedings have been a lot easier. She can have enough milk left over to actually be able to sleep through a feeding instead of being up every 2 or 3 hours.

We've enjoyed having a few visitors and watching the Olympic coverage.

If you're interested in visiting, drop us a line! We are working on putting together a few family get togethers, kinda like an open house style.

Jeni for Anna, Adam and Naomi, with Grandma Elaine near by, all watching the Olympics, and Nanook wondering why she can't jump on the couch as much anymore.