Weight & Length Kate weighed 8 lbs 15.9 oz (67%) at her 2.5 week
check up. Her length was 21 inches (77%) at 2.5 weeks. We haven’t weighed her yet at home, but
can tell she is growing each day!
Clothing size She is
starting to use 0-3 months, but can still fit into some newborn outfits. It is already so much fun dressing her
up in girly clothes!
Hair Kate has adorable dark brown hair
that is so soft and is shorter in the front and the back is a bit longer and
sticks out (especially after baths). We are all placing bets on if she will
lose the dark hair and ultimately be a toe head like her brother.
Teeth Zero
Sleeping Kate usually sleeps for 2
3.5-4 hour stretches at night but has recently had one miraculous 7 hour
stretch. However we think we just got lucky. She takes some catnaps during the day but usually has 2 unpredictable
good 1-2 hour naps. She usually
gets up around 5-6 am but usually will go back to bed until about 8 am. Daddy usually plays with Jackson when
he is home when Jackson wakes at around 7 am so Mommy and Kate can sleep!
Eating Kate is doing well with
eating and growing like a weed.
She had almost regained her birth weight at 8 days of age (8 lbs 3 oz)
and was almost 9 lbs at 2.5 weeks. She likes to eat every 1-3 hours during the day. She
especially likes to cluster feed in the evenings. We think this does help her
sleep a bit longer at night.
Movement Kate is starting to like her activity mat and bouncer but
doesn’t like to do either for long periods of time yet. She definitely can recognize mommy and
daddy’s face. Kate is doing
a good job tracking objects and has impressive head control when lifting her
head up during tummy time.
Milestones We can tell we are on the
verge of her first smile….we can’t wait to see it.
Favorite toys/activities Kate is intrigued by black and
white objects like her mobile, and dangling toys (especially the ones that make
sounds) on her play mat.
Dislikes Kate
has some intermittent fussiness in the evenings, but nothing consistent. We are mostly able to soothe her with
eating, napping or occasional swaddling so far…all in all she is a pretty happy
baby.
Words & sounds So far she mostly is mostly content- but
she will let you know when she needs something- a diaper change, to be fed, or
to be cuddled by letting out a big cry.
She has not started much cooing yet.
What we love Her sweet sleepy smiles and cuddling with her. She has recently taken to falling
asleep on our chests, which we both love. We also love it when Jackson kisses
her on the head and wants to teach her things- it will be so fun to watch there
relationship grow.
What we don’t love Waking up at night and wanting to party is a bit
rough on mommy and daddy, especially when big brother Jackson likes to party early
in the morning too. Fortunately,
we know this will get better with time.
What we’re looking forward to next month Smiling, cooing and watching Kate interact with big
brother Jackson! So far her eyes
look dark blue like her brothers did at this age- we are excited to see what
color they become over the next few months.
We love you Kate and are so excited you are here!
