Porky Pig!

Took Elaina to her two week check up yesterday. She's doing really well. She's gained a whole bunch of weight and has finally stretched out!

Here's a recap:
8/30 - 6lbs, 9oz
9/2 - 6lbs
9/4 - 6lbs, 2oz
9/7 - 6lbs, 6oz
9/14 - 7lbs, 5oz

Elaina gained nearly a pound in one week! The doctor is very happy about that and so am I. That puts her in the 50th percentile. She measures 21.21" - 90th percentile and her head circumference is 14" - 50th percentile. Our next visit isn't until November. (Amelia was 7lbs, 2oz, 19" and head circumference of 14" at her two week.)

Amelia is taking to her little sis. Last night she was giving her hugs and kisses without any prompting. Then later she pulled Elaina on her lap and was hugging her and burping her.

Elaina

So... update... we're adjusting well to our new little addition. Amelia is taking to Elaina really well. We're not making a big stink out of Elaina and it's "business as usual" around the house. This afternoon, Amelia fed Elaina a bottle. She wanted to do it all by herself. In addition, she took the burp cloth and wiped Elaina's mouth after she was done! Amelia is a great little helper.



We took Elaina in for her two day check up yesterday. After spending more than an hour there, Elaina is doing well. She lost 9 ounces and was 6 pounds. We have to go back tomorrow for a weight check. In addition, she is looking a little jaundiced, but the doctor isn't worried about it because her bilirubin tests came back on the low risk.

And that's about it!

She's here!

I am sure most of you know that we have expanded from a family of three to a family of four.

Elaina Evelyn Rake entered this world - very fast - on August 30, 2010 at 1:43 am. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18.5". Total time for labor and delivery - less than four hours!

We are all doing well and getting into our routine at home. Amelia is adjusting really well. We are trying to divide our time equally between the two girls. Emmy is doing well, too, as this is her second time around.

More to follow... but in the meantime, here are some pictures!

Papa's Visit

Papa stayed in Portland last week... here are a few pictures. It took a day for Amelia to warm up to Papa, but she had a blast!

Waiting to eat gelato!


Amelia and Papa


Playing soccer

Amelia's New Room

Sorry for not posting these pictures earlier... but here's a look at Amelia's new room! Enjoy!

And here's a picture of our new game/stationery cabinet that Jack and Brad built.

Munchkin #2 Update

Had my 36w appointment on Thursday. Fundal height 35.5cm, now starting to lose weight (1/2 pound from two weeks ago), baby's head is deep in my pelvis and there's no chance of her being breech (phew!) and it could be any day now! Been having BH contractions... and they come at regular intervals. House is all set up now and ready to go! Next appointment Tuesday!

Sprinkle!

Two weekends ago, my mom and BFF, Jen, threw me a Baby Sprinkle. Here are the pictures! Thanks for a great sprinkle and thanks to Becky who took the pictures!