Over 1 month - 5 weeks

Erynn is getting bigger everyday. She is now drinking close to 6 ounces per bottle. It wasn't that long that we were happy to get her to drink 1 ounce. She is starting to really be bright eyed when she is awake now. She looks at you and moves her eyes with you as you move. We are finally in newborn clothes and diapers and out of the preemie wear.

Next week, I go back to the doctor for my six week check up and Erynn goes for hers the week after. I am 100% better and my organized brain appears to be back in place.

The only sadness right now is that my grandfather, the last of my grandparents, passed away this week. He was 88 and had been going downhill for the last month. Erynn shares his last name (Harper). She was named after him because he was such a great grandfather. He used to take us on walks, teach us how to make whistles and take us to get candy and cokes when we were kids. I will always remember the days we spent on his porch swing listening to the rain. I hate that Erynn will never know him but because of him, I know the meaning of enjoying the little things and I hope that I can share at least that with her.

Everyone, be sure to hug your family today and enjoy this week's pictures.

By the way, Scott and I had our 13th anniversary on Monday. We went to Red Lobster with Erynn so I could have my first shrimp since getting pregnant. Yeah for seafood!

Erynn - 4 weeks

Our baby is growing! She is now over 7 1/2 pounds. We figure that by the time we hit her actual due date she could be 8 pounds. Imagine if I had waited and given birth to an 8 pound baby! She is really starting to become the focus of our lives these days. We are still having trouble getting her to sleep in her own bed but I have 4 more weeks off to work on getting her more comfortable with that. She is truly a joy and we can't wait until she can play more with us. Because you know we are just silly kids anyway! Those of you who know Scott well know that the legos are just waiting on her.

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Erynn - 3 Weeks

Mommy is finally getting herself back together. However, since Scott has gone back to work I have discovered one thing. I really do need to work. Of course, Erynn is not that mobile yet so maybe I am just bored from the constant feeding, changing and sleeping routine. But all day at home really is not something I do very well. Sweet pea has had some issues with sleeping in her own bed but today I did some work to help get her used to it so hopefully soon she will do fine on her own. With family in and out constantly holding her she has come to expect it which is difficult when it is just her and mommy. Today she slept on her own for naps for a total of 3 to 4 hours which is pretty big for her right now. We think that she is now over 6 pounds and that is great! Keep thinking about us!

By the way, 1st bath this week in her tub and she managed not to scream too much!

Erynn - 2 Weeks

We have survived and are 2 weeks old today! Erynn had another dr appointment and she has gained back the weight she lost after birth so we are doing good! Her parents are finally getting used to her sleeping patterns but she is still so little that she would prefer being held than anything else.

Scott and I have both been sick the last week so we have basically been put through parenting by fire. Nothing like having everything happen to you at once. We are just trying to keep our hands clean and not kiss on Erynn too much so she does not get sick too. I think I spend more time washing my hands and spraying antibacterial sprays than anything else.

I keep telling myself if we survive this first month we can do anything. Here are some more pictures.

Erynn - 1 Week Old

Well this week has been a nightmare for mommy! As I had every possible pregnancy symptom, I am now having every possible postpartum symptom. Depression, hot flashes, lack of appetite - your basic nightmare! I am finally starting to get my head back together but all of you please keep me in your thoughts because it has been the worst thing to go through.

Our little girl is a truly good baby which has been a wonderful blessing! She is starting to get a schedule and sleeps like a little angel most of the time. Her mommy and daddy are just in foreign territory and hope to catch up with her soon.

Let me tell you there is nothing like being married nearly 13 years and then introducing a small constant responsibility into your life to really shake you up. Scott has been super amazing and I would not have made it through this week without him and his mom. So when he comes back to work, everyone give him a hug and tell him that he is great!

As I start to get back together I will get more pics out.