Rebecca May 1 Month Old

Well yesterday marked 1 month since the birth of Rebecca, it's been a great month. The beginning of December was a little rough with many trips to the hospital to make sure that Rebecca's beliruben levels were going done. Then once that was under control then we had to start getting ready for Christmas. I hadn't even started my shopping yet, so there was a lot to do.

In my mind the month pasted much to quickly. It was great having a new baby in the house for the Christmas season, but it was a little hectic, getting used to having a baby in house while trying to get all the things that we needed done for Christmas. It was so special sharing Rebecca with everyone who we saw during the Christmas season. Though I am glad that it's over and we can get into a routine at home.

Rebecca has been such a blessing to our house. She's perfect, she still sleeps a lot, but it spending more time awake. She's so great, Emily loves her she and loves to spend time cuddling her and helping Keith and I take care of her. It's been such a blessing watching Emily love her little sister. I was a bit concerned that Emily might not like having a sister, but i had nothing to worry about, she's the best big sister anyone could ask for.

Rebecca has went though many changes in the first month of her. When we first bought her home she spent almost all her time sleeping, which was wonderful at, night, she would sleep 5 or 6 hours during the night, then she started waking up about every 4 hours which meant that I still only had to get up once at night. Then for about the few day's she's been eating much more, I believe that she's going through her first growth spirt. She's usually sleeps most of the day, and then is awake during the evening, eating every 2 hours, then at night she gets up every 3 hours or so, which mean that she gets up around 3 and then around 6, and then will sleep for a while. Right now I'm trying to figure out how to make it so that she sleeps more during the night and less during that day, but for now I don't get a whole lot of sleep, but Emily is such a good big sister that she lets me have a nap more afternoon's if I need.

I can't wait to see what the next month hold for me and Rebecca, it will be a great adventure I'm sure.

Kate