Grandma, Nana, and Bonnie spent a few days with Penny, and Penny got her first bath. Grandma was a great helper, and Bonnie did a great job with the picture taking. Penny didn't cry or fuss at all...until the end. I think she liked being in the warm water, but didn't like it when we took her out.
Penny had another weight check, and the good news is, she gained weight! We have been supplementing her with formula for about 4 days, and in that time her weight went from 6lb 15oz up to 7lb 4oz. I guess all she needed was a few extra calories from the formula. She has another weight check in about a week, and we're hoping she'll be close to her birth weight. Think heavy!
New Year's Eve was yet another first for Penny...she spent the night with Mommy and Daddy at Aunite Kel and Uncle Smitty's house. We had an awesome night of filet mignon and lobster tails, and Auntie Em and Uncle Danny joined us too. Penny decided to stay awake until about 11:55, at which point Mommy and Daddy put her to bed, and almost missed the ball drop! But we got back downstairs just in time, with about 10 seconds to spare.
Penny's 3 weeks birthday (Thursday) was a busy day. We made our Weichert debut at my annual meeting, and of course Penny was a big hit! She slept in her car seat the whole time, but of course the ladies wanted to hold her before we left. She was very good being passed around from person to person. After our meeting we went right to the hospital for our weekly Mom's Club meeting (it was our first time going). The club is for moms and babies under 6 months. Penny was the youngest one there, and we had a great time meeting other families. Penny was one of the most well behaved babies there!
Penny is more alert now, and likes to make eye contact - especially when breastfeeding. She likes to be held either on a shoulder, or sitting on a lap facing out. I guess she doesn't like to miss the action. She slept through the night on Wednesday (from midnight to 8am), but that was the only time she's done that. Otherwise she goes to sleep around midnight, wakes up at 3 or 4 to eat, then sleeps until 7ish. Not a bad schedule...let's hope she keeps it up!
This week Daddy goes back to work for good, so night time feedings will have to be with Mommy from now on. Although Daddy loves his little girl, I think he secretly likes being at work without fussy baby. Geez, I never thought I'd say that Jason actually LIKES to be at work!
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