Swinging with Friends

Lucy had a nice nap in her swing this morning. It's hard to tell but in the second photo she is sleeping with her arm straight up in the air. Very funny. The Williams family came to visit today and Laynie loved baby Lucy. Congrats to Susan, Josh and Laynie who are expecting baby #2 in June 2008!

New Boots

Here is Lucy in her new outfit and boots. I think I like the boots more than she did in this one. If there was audio you would hear her waaa waaa waaaaa.

Inchworm

Lucy likes to be on her belly and do what we call the inchworm. We also had an outing to Target today. She loves being in the cart, going over the bumps and looking at the lights. I seriously looked like a crazy person pushing her around the store for about an hour because the movement is soothing to her. Oh and I spent 100$ in exchange for entertaining her. I am sure there is a cheaper alternative, like walking around the neighborhood instead. I bought her the most adorable boots. Will take a photo of her in them soon and post.

Sleepy

Lucy doing what she does best...sleeping. We love the swaddler blanket, aka infant straight jacket.

Holiday Weekend

We had a fun weekend with 10 at Turkey dinner. Lucy also had visits from Aunt Meghan and Unlcle Jake. Lucy turned one month old today!

Happy Thanksgiving

Here is Lucy on the turkey platter. Have a great day!

Sunday Fun

Today we had a fun morning on the play mat and then went to brunch with the Lynches and Lucy met baby Jeff. He is almost double her size as you can see in the photo and Jud wanted to keep their carriers separated because we were concerned Jeff might try to eat Lucy's little arm :) Jeff is my boss Lee's baby and he was born one day before Lucy in the same hospital! We will not fault Tom for putting Jeff in the UNC hat either!! Lucy loved her new outfit from Aunt Jen as well. Also if you are wondering if I have totally lost my fashion sense after having a baby the answer is no, I have Jud's shoes on in the other photo because mine were not around at the time of the photo shoot.

Saturday Fun

Today Lucy went back to get weighed and came in at 7lbs 3.5 oz! Yeah! We then took her to Shoppers Food Warehouse where she seemed really like the lights and going over the big bumps in the cart. Aunt Stacey, Aunt Kris and Uncle Gray came by to visit this afternoon to watch football and hold Lucy and mom got a nap :)

Lucy is fattening up for Thanksgiving. She's gained a half pound - more than 10% of her body weight in last 4 days. She had some stats her dad would like, 50% height and 10% for weight.... DOH!

She has been going #2 , 1 time per day - nothing like 10 feedings culminating in 1 poop @ 5AM. I like carrying her around sandwiched on one of our couch pillows, a lucy platter - Ingrid doesnt think it's a great idea, but Lucy likes it too.

Formula=Happy Baby, Full Belly

Yesterday at the doctor's we found out that little Lucy is a little TOO little so we are supplementing her feedings with some formula, which is like heroin for Lucy! She does not care what brand of bottle, what nipple type, she just takes it down like a champion. She has more awake and happy times during the day now that her little belly is fuller. We are hoping to gain an ounce per day. Back to the doctor tomorrow for a check up on the weight.

Grandma Judi's visit

Grandma Judi came to visit from Monday through today. We are going to the doctor today for Lucy's 2 week check up. Hopefully she has gained her birthweight back! Dad gave her a bottle of liquid gold aka breast milk this morning. Only three pumping cycles to get 1.5 ounces. Help!!

By Any Means Necessary

Here is a picture of Jud on Sunday night suited up with Lucy in the Ergo carrier. She had been carrying on quite a bit that afternoon so we were trying everything! See swing photo. It was about 50 degrees but he is still in shorts. Lucy loves the Ergo carrier. Also pasted there is a photo of her after getting out of the Ergo.

November 4, 2007

Here are some pics of Lucy and the grandparents. And Jud sleeping on the floor of the nursery, me showing the glamourous face of a new mom. You have to get a few minutes however you can these days! We are looking forward to a fun afternoon of watching football with Lucy. Go Redskins!

November 3, 2007

Hello! My name is Lucy Katherine Allen and this is my blog! I am 10 days old today. Grandpa Jim and Grandma Lauren came to visit today and I love having more people to take care of me. Or maybe mom and dad love having people to take care of me so they can nap! I visited my second DC-area restaurant today, Bebbo, in Crystal City. Last night mom and dad took me to Luna in Shirlington. I slept like an angel both places :) Mom and dad let me scream myself to sleep last night and as a result I slept for 6 hours! Yeah!!