Wow Daphne, it has been two weeks since you came into this world. Time has flown by and it makes me sad that you are alreday two weeks old. The first night with you in the hospital was so short you didn't get here until 12:20 and by the time I got to our room and you got your bath at the nursery it was nearly 5 in the morning. That day at the hospital also went by fast, you slept alot and we had several visitors. The second night at the hospital was a little rough. You nursed every hour for about 15 to 20 minutes and with daddy's snoring, I didn't get any sleep. I was in tears when the nurses came to check on us Tuesday morning b/c I was so exhausted and overwhelmed by everything. They gave me some breastfeeding tips and told me it was ok for you to fuss a bit and I didn't have to pick you up and/or nurse you every time you made a sound. Well we finally got released around 11 that day and daddy and I were so excited to get to take you home. After loading all of our stuff and gifts there wasn't much room in the car for you and I, but we managed to fit. Daddy was so cautious pulling out onto the highway with you in the car that I wondered if we would ever make it home. Once we got on Pear Orchard Rd. (our road) I began to worry about you because you were so quiet. When we stopped at our driveway to check on you your head was bent all the way over to the side and touching your chest. We were so scared I started to cry I really thought you had died. I adjusted your head and rode halfway in the front and halfway in the back watching you the rest of the way home. Once we got home, Roscoe was so happy to see us, and very inquisitive of you. We let him come to the car and smell you and check you out. After multiple picture taking and cutting off our hospital bands we all laid down for a nap. Mommy and daddy didn't get much sleep though because we kept getting up checking on you to make sure you were breathing. For the first few days daddy and mommy kept shaking you while you slept to make sure you were ok.
We had our first outing that following Friday you were 4 days old. It seemed like it took us forever to get ready and then finally get out the door, but we did it. We went out to dinner and then to Walmart, you were a good girl and slept the whole time. Mommy rode in the backseat with you to watch and make sure you were ok. Saturday night we took you out to Iredell to meet some of you cousins. Everyone was super excited to see you especially Bit and Mackenzie. Mackenize was a bit rough with you but just was so happy to see you she kept wanting to hold and touch you. Bit was just like a little grown up holding you, you didn't let her hold you long though because you were hungry and a bit grumpy.
That following Monday was your first doctor's appointment. You had gained back your birth weight plus one ounce. The doctor said you were perfect! We then went back to Walmart, that was the first outing for just you and I. We did ok.
The rest of that week was priddy mundane and we stayed around the house alot, with some visitors coming over Saturday night.
Daphne it makes me sad how big you are getting already, you really are changing and growing too fast. I love holding you and watching your little face change and see your dimple! You eyes are grey right now and your hair, what little you have has not really picked a color yet. Sometimes it looks dark brown, red or blonde, who knows what it will be. Daddy loves you so much he can't wait to get home an hold you. It is so cute watching the two of you interacte and bond. We have just started giving you a bottle and daddy loves feeding you.
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