One month old!!!

So the girls from work were getting on to me for not updating the other day.  I played the "I have a new baby card" but I have to say Abbie is not what is keeping me so busy.  I am loving being on maternity leave and I have to return in less then two weeks.  I am trying to pack as much as possible into these six weeks.  I am finally getting some things done around the house that have been on my "to do" list forever, like her nursery bedding.  I hope to have that finished by the end of next week so pictures should be coming soon.  I will tell you that what I've done so far, I LOVE!!!

It has been a great month and Abbie is a wonderful baby.  She is already sleeping 6-7 hour stretches at night, she is an efficient nurser, and has taken well to a bottle.  She is also very content and happy.  She does not like to be put down especially in the evenings.  Now that Drew has gone back to work I'm relearning how to do a lot with one hand.

We went to the doctor  on Tuesday for her a 4 week checkup.  She is growing very well and is up to 7 pounds and 9 ounces.  She has also grown about an inch and a half in length since she was born.  I'm wondering if she may end up being our chunky little baby, so far we have missed out on the baby fat rolls with the boys.  But if she keeps getting longer faster then wider I guess I can give up on that.

Our little Abbie looks just like Nolan.   If I can find a good newborn picture of Ty, we lost most of then in a computer crash, I will post some comparison pictures of the three of them.  I have to admit that I have enjoyed the girl accessories and clothes.  I am also having lots of fun with sewing plans and ideas for her.  I've done several dresses and I can't wait to try some new things.

Here's really what you want to see, pictures of Abbie.  This is a little of what we've been up to this past month.

After her first bath.  Right after we took the pictures she peed so much it went through the towel all over me and left a puddle on the floor.

Trying to catch some of those first sleep smiles

We took her out to Newnan when she was a week old to meet Drew's Grandmother.  Here are four generations of Reagans

My brother is trying to get into doing some photography.  We have graciously offered to let him take pictures of our kids.  He came over when Abbie was about two weeks old and took some great ones.  Here are a few of them.

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One week old

Our little girl has been part of our family for one week.  We are all quickly adjusting to her presence.  It is easier because she is such an easy baby so far.  Last night she actually slept for 5 hours straight.  We went for a doctors appointment today.  She is clear of any jaundice and is almost back up to her birth weight.  She may end up being our little rolly polly, we will have to wait and see though.  So far neither of the boys ever had the baby rolls and I have a feeling she is going to be the same way.  She is constantly moving her arms and legs.  Our doctor told us today to watch her closely because she'll turn over early.

As a family we have been up, moving around and trying to get back into a routine.  She was a very easy delivery and luckily I have been able to recover quickly.  I think this has helped with the boys adjusting to having a new baby in the house too.  I feel like I've been able to do more with them and they love their sister.  Tyler will sit and hold her for about 5 minutes at a time.  Whenever she cries Nolan comes running up to her to say "it's ok, baby Abbie."  He was even yelling it from his crib tonight as Andrew was changing her diaper.

Things we've noticed about our sweet Abbie so far:
She does not like to have her diaper changed
She LOVES to eat
She does not like to have her arms swaddled.  Her hands must be touching her face for her to sleep well.
She doesn't cry much but if she is unhappy she will turn is on quickly.

Julie has taken pictures of all of our kids the day they have come home from the hospital here are some she took of Abbie.

She has very long legs, fingers and toes.

This is my favorite and I think this may be the one I use for her birth announcements.  Sue, Andrew's cousin, knitted the gray blanket for her.  It matches the colors for her room.

Here's some other pictures from this past week too.

Getting ready for this first Auburn game of the season.  I told the boys to say "War Eagle" and I love that you can tell that from their facial expressions.

Meeting Meemaw for the first time.

We went to a Barons game, Minor League team, on Sunday.  It was a perfect game to go to.  It was Labor Day weekend so there not that many people were there and the weather was perfect.  The boys even got to enjoy some cotton candy.

  

Abbie Jane

Tabitha Jane Reagan

August 31, 2010

6 pounds, 7 ounces

19 3/4 inches long

Here are some pictures from the hospital there are more pics to come and more stories but right now I'm ready to go to bed.

Daddy and his little girl

He hasn't stopped looking at her that way since she was born.  He is LOVING his little sister.

Kisses from Nolan.  

We have been pleasantly surprised with his reaction to her.  He is excited about having her around and constantly wanted to make sure he knows were she is.  If she is crying he comes running in to check on her.

The best we could do at the hospital with all the kids.

This is my favorite picture of Abbie from the hospital.  My brother did a great job on catching her awake.