a HUGE update

WOW where shall I start. A lot has happened the past few weeks. We'll start from the beginning

1 week old- We were all very tired. Zeina did so well. She slept all the time. It was actually hard to wake her up to feed sometimes. She'd sleep all night. I'm a very heavy sleeper so I wouldn't wake up to feed her unless she was crying which was never. I felt like such a bad mom cause she'd go about 5-6 hours without eating but at her 1 week dr appt she gained all but 1 ounce of weight back so I know she was getting enough to eat. ppphhheeewww! She was holding her head up by that time as well. Her doctor was amazed. Only problem was she wouldn't sleep in her bassinet or crib at all. She did not like it. We took her out for the first time to Costco when she was 4 days old and she did great. hhhhhhmmmmmmmm..what else... I think that is it for the first week

2 weeks old- Mommy's family come to visit. It was so great to see everyone. Found out my cousin La Deca got ENGAGED!!!!! YAY! wedding is next fall and I'm her matron of honor and Zeini bee will be the flower girl :D. My mom and La Deca helped me re-due the nursery, re-paint and add a couple more things to the room. We went to DC. The first really big day out for Zeina. She did really well. No big blow ups except for one big blow out at the Natural history museum. With Nick and I still getting used to new baby needs we forgot one of her changings and realized at the museum she needed to be changed and she had a major blow out. lol. poor thing. Everything turned out fine and I had extra clothes in her bag. I was a little worried about nursing her out in public but thanks to my moby wrap and a nursing drape a friend had made for me, thanks kim, it was so easy. No biggy.

3 weeks old- This week Zeina had another dr appt and she gained 1 lbs and 1 inch. She is in the 50th % for height and weight and 90th% for head size. LOL!!! i told Nick no wonder it took 3 hours to push her out. i guess she takes after her mommy. LOL! i could never fit my head into regular sized beanies and hats. Got her on a different schedule which really helped with sleeping in her crib. Worked the first night we tried it and has worked ever since. Who knew just a 30 min change could make a huge difference! YAY!!!

4 weeks old- Nicks mom came down for the day. Nick's dad, soon to be step mom, grandma, and unexpected but good surprise cousin Ashley, and friends Eddie and Jaime come down for the week. We had SO much fun with everyone. Went to DC again and had a blast! Nick's family is so much fun. We all love to make fun of each other which is just our way of saying "I love you". :D

5 weeks old- This brings us to this week. Nick getting back to regular work hours and I had a busy week. Trying to get all of my sister-in-laws gift ready to send out to her. We are expecting our first niece in a couple weeks! so exciting. Zeina and Londyn will only be about 2 months apart which is awesome. I hope they are close. I was very blessed to have had a cousin I was and still am very close with and I've got to say they are some of my most favorite childhood moments so I hope and pray Zeina will be so blessed to have the same thing. We also had Zeina's newborn pictures taken this weekend at our house. Melissa Barrick was referred to us by friends from our small group and she did such a great job making us feel comfortable and she's so creative. She really has a great eye for photography. Nick and I are so awkward in front of cameras but she reassured us that we can take great pictures. Zeina was a little fussy throughout our session which was odd cause she's not usually a fussy baby. I hope there are enough pictures of her NOT crying. LOL!!! They should be ready in about two weeks so look out for them.

So that is the update. I'll try to be more on top of the blogging. We miss you all out in Cali land but we will be out there soon for our friends wedding in December. Luv ya all. until next time