Nellie Lou – One Month Old

I guess I can’t keep using the “I just had a baby” excuse because my sweet baby is a whole month old today.

I know a baby that sleeps most of the time doesn’t have much of a personality yet, but I can tell she’s not exactly like her brother. She seems pretty laid back so far. I’m just waiting for the nonstop crying to start. Bowen had a pretty bad case of colic, and was an overall unhappy and high needs baby for about three or four months (though you can’t tell it now), maybe we’ll be blessed with a happier baby this time around.

She loves to cuddle and be held, but she’s content to sit in her bouncy seat or on her playmate too. She likes her pacifier, which I’m loving. Bowen was not a fan of the paci.

weight: around 8 lbs

height: around 21 inches

size: newborn clothes and newborn diapers

sleep: three or four hours at night, usually only awake during the day when she’s hungry and maybe an hour of tummy time/interaction – I can tell she’s starting to get away from the sleepy newborn stage because this time is increasing

eat: she’s breastfeeding on demand and it’s every three or four hours around the clock – the double chin and chubby cheeks prove it

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And because I can’t stop comparing, Bowen and Nellie at one month –

On to the next month.

Resemblance

We initially couldn’t figure out who Nellie looked like. Her nose and sweet chin had us looking through all kinds of baby pictures to determine where her sweet features came from.

I see some similarities between Bowen (top) and Nellie (bottom).

The coloring might be a little different – Bowen seems to have a darker complexion.

       

After some convincing from my Mom, I’m starting to think the person she really looks like is…

Cassie on the left. Nellie on the right.

Nellie’s Firsts

Baker started training for his new career, which means he’s out of town quite a bit – including when I went into labor and Nellie’s second week of life.

So, like any normal, hormonal, one-week postpartum mom, I packed up and went to my Mom and Dad’s house for the week.

Nellie experienced her first long car ride to Nana and Papaw’s. She was wonderful in her car seat, and only had to stop once to eat, which also included changing her diaper three times.

She got to meet my aunt, cousins, old neighbors, and even my Ninny and Papaw.

 

 

We played with cousins and Nana and Papaw’s awesome toys.

Nellie even got her first real bath, with help from Nana.

 

I’m so thankful I have amazing parents that welcome me home whenever I need them. A newborn and rambunctious toddler aren’t the easiest guests to have for a week, but they sure are cute!