"All by myself......"

Well, it is Monday and Clint went back to work today after having 2 full weeks off of work.  It has been equally hard on both of us.  It's hard for Clint because he is at work and not at home with us.  Especially Ava.  He is a wonderful daddy and is so funny when he interacts with her.  He has been teaching Ava her name, who we are and what our dogs names are.  You can never start too soon.  haha. 

Since I have been breastfeeding, I have been doing the feeding of course, and Clint has been handling the diaper changing, burping, and majority of clothes changing.  (he does a really good job, even with accessorizing!) We are a well fine tuned machine. 

Today, with him not being here and her 2 week doc checkup, doing it by myself is a little more strenuous.  She has her schedule and is pretty consistent with it.(like her mama)  She typically has a feeding about 8am and we had an appt at 9. Ok, I thought maybe I can get her to hold off until after the appt. since she ate about 6am....um no.  About 7:50am she started sucking her hands, big sign of "mama, I am hungry."  I learned that you can do so much with one arm, a baby on your boob, and still get ready to go.  (brush your teeth, get the diaper bag together, find clothes to wear)  Apparently, the mama instinct does kick in and multi-tasking is a super hero characteristic. 

Everything went smoothly today though and we got through it.  He couldn't wait to get his hands on those beautiful cheeks.  I got a kiss first though!

Her appt details:
Weight at birth: 7lbs 11oz
Length at birth: 19 3/4in

Weight at 2 weeks 2 days old: 8lbs 2oz
Length at 2 weeks 2 days old: 20in

She is healthy and growing great.  We go back when she is 2 months and that is when she gets her 1st round of major shots.  I made sure to schedule it in the afternoon so Clint can come with me.  I don't know who will cry more, me or Ava.

How could you not love this sweet face?!?!

**Next post will be about me and postpartum weight and body stuff!