Dear Little One #13

Dear Little One, 

Today marks your sixth week with us.  I can't believe how much you have changed - every day something a little different or a new fascination.  I love that you are intrigued with the mini-blinds, the little bedside lamp on the bed and invisible things on the wall.  You seem to self entertain more and are curious about what is around you, which is wonderful to watch and is also giving us more time to multi-task. 

You also enjoy sitting up and working on holding your head up.  I am amazed at how strong you are at such a young age. Of course, our hands are right there to catch you when you get tired.  You are even baring weight on your little legs and we can see you muscles working.  

Right now you are sleeping in  a little wad next to me on the bed.  I love watching you sleep.  I love watching you cry, but I love watching you sleep more for obvious reasons.  You are so peaceful, the weight of the world has not yet jaded you.  Don't let it.  Life has its ups and downs, its rough times and great times.  Remember it is a rollercoaster and with every down, there will be an up.  Don't let those downs keep you down so you never recognize the ups, because there are so many more ups.

This has been a baby week!  Two little girls have been born to two of my friends.  I hope that you will all meet some day and have a play date.  I can't wait to see you interact with other children, but I know that is a little bit down the road, probably after you have gained control of your arms and legs.

Hadley, I love you so much!  You make me smile constantly (even when your daddy thinks I'm angry because of my scowl).

Much love,

Mom

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Dear Little One #12

Dear Hadley,

This week you are five weeks old.  Its only been five weeks I know, but I just can't believe how quickly you have grown and developed - they weren't kidding when they said babies grow fast.  You are no longer our little 6lb bundle, you are now 9 1/2 lbs and near 22 inches long.  You are growing beautifully and the doctor's keep assuring your nervous mama that you are perfectly healthy (we've had two "nervous mommy" visits - this is why we spend the big bucks on insurance).

You are a breast feeding champ now!  So much so, its all you want to do.  You have set up a tent and camp on the boob.  Daddy is giving you a bottle of formula in the evenings so my body can catch up and take a break.  I'm happy you are an eating machine, but I do want you to be content and happy taking bottles from other people, so this is a good plan.

We are in the thick of the six week fussies, which isn't fun, especially at bed time.  Today I let you cry yourself to sleep while I got ready to go out.  It broke my heart, especially when you were still trying to catch your breath after your dropped off to sleep.  I know crying is good for you, but its such a tough thing to hear.  I'm sorry little one, but we will probably need to do this more often, but know that we are here and love you very very much.

You took a nap with me today after eating.  You have been able to roll onto your side for a long time, and I found you on your tummy sleeping peacefully when I woke up.  It seems like you are advancing at a rapid pace, which we are thrilled, but also worried that you might smother yourself.  Please be careful and wait to be on your tummy when daddy or I are with you.

We are moving away from San Francisco in a week to a house in Las Vegas.  I love it here and will miss our friends, but I know this move will be a healthy one financially.  It's only for two years, you probably wont even remember living there, and then we will go somewhere great with good schools for you.  There is a pool, which will be fun when you are a little bigger.  You have big feet like your mom's and we are convinced you will be a swimmer.

Hadley, I love you so much.  Even when I'm with you, I miss you.  

Much love,

Mom