Baby Nora's achievements

Baby Nora (as she is called around this house) has really been growing. She has only been out in the real world for two weeks, but she has already accomplished a lot! On Easter, she rolled over from her belly to her back three times in a row. We have it on video, but I can't get the video to work on the blog. I swear, it's true!

She had her two week check up on Tuesday. She has gained a pound since leaving the hospital and is up to 7 lbs, 1 oz. The doctor said she is really strong. She laughed when Nora could hold up herself by just grasping the Dr's fingers and said that wasn't something many newborns can do and not to be surprised if she is an early crawler.

Nora has been sleeping fine for the most part. The other night she got her first bottle and Daddy took the night shift. This was also the only time she slept for 5 hours straight. We are going to have to have Daddy take the night shift more often!

Nora is also very alert. She loves to look around and see what is going on. I think her favorite subject is big sis. Daddy's nickname for her is "bright eyes."

She is definitely a super sucker. Don't get a finger near her mouth or you might lose it. A game she plays is "eat the hand," where she tries to extract as much milk as possible from her mittened fist. She is not easily discouraged!

She is a big eater, just like big sister (this is apparent from her large weight gain.) She also likes to eat quickly. She is done with a meal in 5-10 minutes. It looks like I will be the only slow eater in the family.

Alena thought she might want a doll

Baby lounge chair

Her entire forehead has to move to get her eyes open. Tongue out and blowing bubbles--her favorite look.