8 weeks

Kya is growing and growing! Sometimes she eats 6 ounces! I think she is going through a little growth spurt right now because she wants to eat more frequently and eats a lot at a time. We let her cry one day - only to discover she really was hungry not just cranky. I felt so bad when she sucked down 5 ounces in record time. We have started to figure out that she really only cries like crazy if she's starving. There have been a few times that she has fussed herself to sleep, but that only lasts for 10-15 minutes and it's just random whimpers with an occasional cry. We have survived our first week of day care, and she has done so well! The first day she slept the entire 3 hours, which was bad because she was awake and screaming in the afternoon. I never let her sleep that long during the day anymore (at least not until she is taking fewer naps). Eric and I are so thankful that the church has children's day out for infants, so we have something part time and it's cheap. Plus, since Eric works there, we don't have to work any days, and Kya always has a spot even if we show up late. She has started raising her head a lot now, and she has definitely become more aware of her surroundings. She has started smiling at us when we smile at her, which has been really cool. Plus, sometimes when we're talking to her, she answers with a little coo. Eric and I have truly enjoyed watching her grow, and she's only 8 weeks! The picture of her in her little red dress is her first day of children's day out, and the others are around the apt.

7 weeks

I can't believe Kya is 7 weeks! She is still the cutest baby, and she still sleeps good most of the time. She has started eating a lot more and going longer between feedings - thank you Jesus! We had a problem with fleas around our complex, so unfortunately our oldest (Fletch) had to be sent to stay with Grams and Big Daddy for a little while. We already miss him!!! Sandy was here this past week while I went back to school, and boy was she a life saver! She took the late night feeding, and I actually got about 6 - 7 hours of sleep a night. It was awesome! I missed her last night when Kya woke up at 3:30 needing to burp, then again at 5 to eat. I will treasure these times, but I will be glad when she starts sleeping through the night! So, she is starting to follow me or Eric around the room. I recorded her following me last night. It really was the cutest thing! I even woke Eric up so he could watch her follow me. I am so excited about watching her become more aware of her surroundings and starting to do things. Being a parent is such a blessing! God is so good!

6 weeks

I can't believe Kya is six weeks already! She has grown out of her newborn diapers, and she can now wear 3 month onesies. She is so long!!! Her little gut is getting bigger, too. Eric's sister, Hayley came last week and took lots of pictures of Kya. I'm so thankful for her camera! She did a great job. Plus, she let Eric and me go out to eat one night, and it's always nice getting away for a night. The only problem with breastfeeding is that I always have to make sure I am pumping if I'm not feeding her, so it makes things time a little restrictive when we go somewhere. I'm glad that I'm breastfeeding, but I do feel tied down to the clock. One thing that was awesome that happened was that Kya flipped from her stomach to her back this past week. I missed it because I was at the gym. She is already so strong! Today she followed Eric across the room, so she is starting to look us in the face and follow us. Our prayer is that she continues to grow strong and healthy. She is a very pukey baby, so you'll always see her in a bib in most pictures. I normally have baby puke on my clothes at the end of the day, and I normally don't change until the day is over.... Aww the joys of motherhood. Plus, she peed on me the other day, and for some reason, I didn't think it was that gross. I'm not sure why, but I guess when it's your kid, you don't care.

Eric's mom is coming today to help out when I go back to school next week. I am so thankful! I'm going to try to get up really early and practice what it's really going to be like, so we're ready next week. It'll just be nice to be able to run errands without having to take her or worry about when Eric is going to get home. Although she is quite the sleeper when I take her out. She has never cried even if she's been awake - I know that will change soon enough, but I will enjoy it for now.

One month

I can't believe that Kya is one month, and she has gained weight great! She is now 9 lbs 3 oz and 21.5 inches long. She took her first road trip to Houston last week, and she did great in the car. We were so thankful! Eric and I got to go to the MLS All-Star game against Manchester United. It was awesome! My dad got us some great seats, and we got to see several awesome goals from Man U. Surprisingly, there seemed to be more Man U fans over MLS fans. Then, Jolie and Adam took us to an Astros game where we sat 5 rows up from home plate! Thank you Adam's job! Now, I'm just trying to get ready to go back to school! It starts in two weeks!!!