7 Weeks

Hard to believe that Violet is already 7 weeks old. She is getting so big and strong. She is really holding her head up, making eye contact and following voices, smiling and laughing (makes your heart melt every time) and really playing with her toys.

She has had a really bad newborn rash on her face and chest for the past couple of weeks, thankfully it is starting to go away now. She is also dealing with her first cold, luckily it seems to be a minor one so we are hoping it will clear up quickly. The cold coincided with a growth spurt so she has been nursing constantly for the past couple of days. She is pretty cranky as she just isn't feeling well but Jon seems to be able to get her to smile from time to time :) She is also not sleeping as much as usual which is pretty exhausting but I think I am getting used to sleep deprivation because I feel ok for the most part.

We had a checkup with the doctor this week, Violet is 12 lbs 2 oz - in the 90th percentile for her age in height and weight!! The doctor is very happy with her development. I also had my last postnatal appointment and am recovering well.

We bought an amazing baby chair for little V. this week, it vibrates and has music and lights - FINALLY something she likes almost as much as being held by mommy or daddy. It has made a big difference in the past couple of days as we can set her down for a nap during the day.

Well she is waking up from her nap (in her amazing vibrating chair!) so best be off.

Lots of love to all of you from all of us, C.