First Week With Harper

Well, we officially survived our first week of parenthood. It was such an exciting and exhausting week. We are so in love with our little girl, Harper. We are already proud parents.

Loves her swing

On Saturday, they released both Harper and I from the hospital to come home. We knew that this was going to be a big transformation for us and Lilly. So, to get Lilly introduced to her little sister we had Lilly sleep the night before with Harper's blanket. When we brought Harper into the house we had Lilly sit on the couch, so she would not jump on us. Then, I put Harper in her swing and told Lilly to come meet her. It was such a cute experience.

Lilly watching her little sister

Lilly was so gentle and was just trying to figure out who she was while turning her head side to side and sniffing her. All week Lilly has come next to me when I am feeding Harper, lays down with her when she is playing on her mat, and will go and lick her feet while she is on the swing. ( No worries, we watch very closely to make sure Lilly is not trying to make out with Harper)

On Sunday, Harper experienced her very first snow storm. It was the first snow storm of the 2012 winter season. It was perfect timing. On Sunday, my family left leaving Will and I alone with Harper and Lilly. It was so nice to be snowed in as a family :).

Harper also had her very first pediatrician appointment on Tuesday. We went to a pediatrician who was recommended by many of our friends and we were beyond pleased. Harper did such a great job. All she did was sleep and when we the took her clothes off for examination she did not even cry. All she did during the whole appointment was stare at our doctor. Our doctor said she is very healthy and to enjoy this time with her. So, in one month we will have our next pediatrician appointment. 

On our way to the pediatrician

Harper has also been a really good baby , so far. The only time she ever cries is when she is hungry which is every 3 to 4 hours, when she has a dirty diaper, or when she wants to play. Her sleeping schedule has gotten  so good this week. During the early part of the week she slept until 2 am then would wake for a 20 min feeding. Then, at 4 am for another feeding and diaper change and sleep until 8. The last three nights, we have kept her up until 11:30 by having her play on her mat and giving her a bath. This has given us more sleep than earlier in the week. She goes to bed after her bath and feeding around 12 and does not wake until 4 am. (Funny thing, she would move in me every morning at 4). She then wakes up around 8 am , so we have made progress this week. 

Her towel with owl ears.

We feel very fortunate that she is already sleeping this much. If I can get at least 7 hours of sleep I am golden So far, I have been able to get a lot of sleep. I am hoping that this does not change.

Sleeping like an angel

So, this week has been one that I will always cherish as she grows up.