Naomi Irene, our sweet new addition, you have survived the first month with your family!
- The first thing everyone notices is your gorgeous head of hair. I would love for it to stay dark!
- We've begun to have some chilly days so you've worn the bear outfit I bought six years ago for Zeke. I think all four of you have worn it at least once.
- You have become more alert! You stay awake for longer stretches of the day. I've also noticed that when I leave a room, you look for me until I come back and then follow me with your eyes around the room. Your eyes are a beautiful blue!
- Your brothers and sister love you so much! You have fallen asleep a few times while Zeke rocks you. Levi likes to give you bottles and Zoë brings you blankets, clothes, and bows. She also lets me know when you're crying, "Baby needs you!"
- You sleep and eat well! You are very close to 8 lbs. I plan to put away the newborn clothes today because your feet are long and don't fit in the sleepers anymore.
- You've been out and about for several activities in your first month -- Friday night dinners at Aunt Teresa's house, Thanksgiving Day at Aunt Heather's, to chop down our Christmas tree, two doctor appointments, and you've been to church once.
- We brought you home from the hospital on Monday, November 13. We were happy to all be home together as a family of six! Your siblings came to visit us several times in the hospital during our stay.
- You seem to enjoy bath time. Not so much when I hold you in the tub with your siblings, but when I fill up the baby tub and you can sit in the warm water on your own. You calm down and relax- it must feel pretty good!
Naomi, you are dearly loved! We prayed for you to be both pleasant (Naomi) and peaceful (Irene) and you seem to be displaying these characteristics already! This first month has simply flown by, but we are finding our new rhythm and adjusting to life as a bigger family. You are finding your place among us and we can't imagine not having you with us. I look forward to this Christmas season with you with all the baby snuggles and sighs and breaths on my neck.
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Mommy tho't up lots of sweet and good things to say about you Naomi. Mimi loves you SO much and can't wait for the next time i can see, hold, kiss and love on you.
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