One Month Later

My Maddie girl is doing GREAT! She has been gaining weight very well and is a full blown chunky monkey. She was born 7 lbs 4oz and now she is 10 lbs 6oz. The pediatrician told us that after a baby is born they lose weight and it normally takes about two weeks before a newborn will reach their birth weight. Well, Maddie didn't have a problem with that. She was heavier than her birth weight after one weeks time. If nothing else my baby girl is eating well! She has the rolls to prove it.
And sleep... lets just say that my definition of a good nights sleep has changed. The first few weeks she was waking up every two hours. Now, in an 8hr period she will wake up only once. I'm not a baby expert, but I think that's pretty good. I'm thrilled to get that much sleep. Of course it doesn't happen every night, but when it does I feel like a million bucks.
Regardless of how much sleep we get at night, the best part of Maddie's day is first thing in the morning. We sit and talk to her and she just lights up... she smiles and coo's and our hearts just melt.
Actually, there are sooo many things she does that melt my heart. I love when she lifts her head to find me when she hears my voice. I love her giant yawns and how she makes faces in her sleep. I also love that I know just how to hold and comfort her for every one of her cries, and how no one can put Maddie down to sleep at night like I can.
People told me, but I didn't believe it until I experienced it myself... being a Mother is the most rewarding experience. Bottom line, Maddison is the best thing that has every happened to me. That little ball of joy makes me the happiest Mom everyday.