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
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