1 Month Old

Can you believe it? Today Kirksey is 1 month old! It is hard to see our lives without her even though it really hasn't been all that long in the big picture.

Kirksey, what are you up to?

You are definitely growing. At your last pediatrician appointment you were 20 inches and you still fit into your preemie pj's just fine. Today I tried to put one on you and you were too long for them! I'm guessing you are close to 21 inches now and maybe 8 pounds. You have moved up from newborn diapers to size 1 diapers, even though they are still a little big on you (the newborn diapers were starting to get tight on you thighs and belly).

You nurse right about every 3 hours...around the clock. There was one night when you went about 6 hours between feedings at 2 weeks old, but that was the only time it happened. Maybe we can work on that and sleep a little longer at night, what do you say?

You HATE having a wet/dirty diaper, so we go through lots of diapers.

You have had your first diaper rash come and go. Oh boy, that was not fun. Both you and I cried over it. Your daddy told you that you could have anything you wanted if you would just let him know (you might want to bring that up in the future!). I can't imagine how hard it will be on us when you are older and something happens to you that we can't fix or take from you to make it better.

You like to be moving rather than sitting in one place. You also really like to be moved up and down, almost as if we are lifting you up in the air and are about to drop you, or "curl" you like you are a weight. Your daddy thinks you are going to be a thrill seeker.

Your neck is so strong and you hold your head up so well.

You smile a lot. I absolutely love your gummy smiles!

We have taken you to parties, Sunday school, a nice dinner, and even toured a historic home downtown. You were so good at all!

When you do fuss it is almost always because you need something done...a new diaper, or you are hungry, or you need to burp. You really are a good baby.

You are starting to focus on objects now. You even were "really" looking at me the other day and smiled! ( I know it was probably a coincidence, but I am going to count it).

Your dad and I are completely in love with you. We can't give you enough kisses and cuddles. You have brought us so much joy.

Here is the monthly picture with your panda to see how you have grown.



 We got you a cupcake for your one month birthday. Sorry though, daddy ate yours. You can have one in 11 months!