She SMILED!!

Madison smiled for the first time today!! It was so amazing to see her make a new facial expression. She is growing like crazy and can't fit into her premie outfits anymore.

First Real Bath

We finally got to give Madison a real bath. Her umbilical cord didn't fall off until she was 4 weeks old. It took forever.

First Overnight Trip

We have taken our first overnight trip to Barton Creek Resort for Brad's Regional Meeting. She did great and we also put her in the childcare for the first time. It was hard for me, but she did great. We thank God for such a wonderful baby.

One month old

Today, Madison is one month old. She is growing like crazy. She is now more on a schedule eating every three hours, and has asleep and awake times in between. When she is awake we try and do some tummy time with her to strengthen her neck muscles. She knows how to use her voice now, which is nice to hear since we really didn't hear it much the first couple of weeks at home. She is also started to lose some of her hair on top. I go back to work in two weeks which I am not really looking foward to doing, but we have to do for the time being. More to come next month...

Finally Home and Settling In...

Hanging out in her bouncy seat

Church

We took her to church for the first time. She did great and everyone enjoyed seeing her. We enjoyed being able to see all of our friends.

Due Date

Today was my due date. Madie is now three weeks old. She is growing and doing great. We are getting use to the sleep deprivation. We really enjoy being her parents. She has truly blessed us.

Second Doctor's Appointment

We went back to the doctor today and she weighs 6 lbs 7 ozs. I am so excited that she is gaining weight. Before we know it she will be 10 lbs.

First Doctor's Appointment

We went to our first doctor's appointment today. They just met Madison and got her weight which was 5 lbs 8 ounces. She left the hospital at 5 lbs 5 ozs. She gained some ounces which is nice. I have been very concerned about her weight. Breastfeeding is not going as well as i had hoped. She isnt really latching on which is frustating for me and her. I cry after every feeding which I don't like. We will keep trying and if it doesn't work out then we always have formula.

IT'S A GIRL!!!

Brad and I decided not to find out what the sex of the baby was until I gave birth. It is a girl. Her name is Madison Faith Reeves. She weighed 5 lbs 12 ozs. She is so precious and truly a gift from God. We couldn't be happier. She slept most of the time in the hospital and really didn't take to breastfeeding very well. Hopefully, she will catch on at home. We had many vistors while we were at the hospital. My mom is going to stay with us for a couple of days to help me get the hang of taking care of a baby. Brad is able to stay at home for a couple of days after mom leaves, so that will be nice.

Madison and I in the hospital

Madison and her daddy

Madison in the nursery waiting to come back to our room

Ready to go home from the hospital

We are finally at home