Two weeks down

Well, the first two weeks are over. I've found the first two weeks are often the most challenging as I am trying to get to know a new little person, new routine, and just plain taking care of a newborn. I've already changed countless poopy diapers and definitely had my share of sleep deprivation over these last two weeks. However, each day I have fallen more in love with little Molly Kate and her little (sometimes big) noises. Her sisters rarely leave her side leading us to impose some private time for our new little bundle in an effort to not overstimulate her (yeah right, but we have to try don't we???).

After three days at home, I noticed Molly's diapers were looking eerily similar to her sister Addy's who suffers from protein allergies. We had to take Molly to the doctor anyways due to jaundice and the doctor confirmed my suspicions. It looks like Molly also has some allergy issues. Thankfully, we have caught Molly's so early that it looks like it will be managed relatively easily. I've given up dairy which has helped tremendously. I have also limited several other things in my diet until she is fully healed so she does not develop sensitivities to anything else. I will gradually add these things back in over the next week. Hopefully she will outgrow this much earlier than her sister since we have an early diagnosis. Addy is still off dairy and we have recently discovered she can tolerate eggs in baked goods, so she has been enjoying some pumpkin muffins. Pretty good for a child who could not digest milk, soy, eggs, chicken, etc a year ago. She has definitely come a long way. So Addy and I are essentially on the same diet. This should help me shed my extra prego pounds I'm still carrying around which is a good thing.

Last night we put Molly in her room for the night due to the c-section pain virtually gone and the fact that all the noises tend to keep me up wondering if she is about to arouse or not. She did fabulous! She got up at 12:30am and 4:30am to feed, but went straight back down. This is what I like to refer to a "functional". Therefore, today I don't feel quite like a zombi and I actually have make-up on. So yes, the two week hump is almost cleared.

Here are some moments from the last couple of weeks we have captured

This was Molly's first sponge bath at home. Doesn't she look pleased??? Yes, I'm one of those that likes to bath and lather them up with lotion just to make them smell good.

Mary Ella and Addy wore their "big sister and princess" t-shirts to school with Molly Kate's footprints on the back. They took cookies and pink M&Ms (thanks to breast cancer awareness month). It turned out to be perfect because Mary Ella told her class the "m" on the candy was for Molly.

Mary Ella showing off Molly's footprints. Molly Kate definitely has looooong, skinny feet. Poor thing got that from me. It basically comes down to this:

Long, skinny feet=very expensive shoes

Our great friends, the Sumlins, gave these big sister dolls to the girls. They also made the trip down for the birth and brought me a chocolate cake. Aren't they good friends????

Overall, we have had a great couple of weeks with our new family member. We are all doing well and beginning to come out of the two week transition. The girls have been wonderful in accepting their new little sister sharing many hugs and kisses probably resulting in Molly's first snotty nose. It is amazing how I've learned to let go of these things. With Mary Ella I immediately tried to track down where she possibly could have picked it up. With Molly, it is just another snotty nose that could have come from anywhere...me, sisters, Walmart...who knows. She's handling it remarkably well though. Oh well, guess I need to go tend to diapers and feedings. Until next time....