Month One has been so Much Fun!

Today our precious Margo is one month old and I cannot believe it! It is crazy to think that her original due date was only yesterday. The first month has been absolutely amazing and sometimes trying, as adjusting to being parents has been a big change in our lives. I never imagined that I could love something so much… every time I look at Margo my heart fills with joy and bursts with an abundance of love. There is nothing in the world quite as special as having a child and I feel so incredibly blessed to be given such an amazing gift.

Margo is growing like a weed, which is fantastic! She no longer looks like a little preemie as her face fills out and her belly grows round. Her digestion has been a bit confusing. Sometimes she has projectile throw ups, but it is probably only every other day and she spits up a lot. She grunts and groans a large part of the day and night and often seems that she is in a constant struggle to poo or toot. Margo was never able to latch on properly, so I have been breast pumping since she was born. I am producing plenty of milk, but pumping 8 to 9 times a day became cumbersome, so I feed her formula 3 to 4 times a day and pump the rest. We are experimenting with formulas and trying to get her more comfortable. I do not want to jump to any conclusions or unnecessarily medicate her if she is just having normal infant digestive issues.

Other than that, Margo is a true angel baby. She rarely cries and if she does, it is only for a short period because she is hungry or has a belly ache. She loves her baths and it is our favorite time of day. Just yesterday, we saw our first real smiles as she played on her play mat/gym. She has been holding up her head very well since birth and seems to be a strong little baby. Every time I interact with her, it is pure happiness!

Funny things that happened this month… she pooped in her bath and it was a mess! We just had to laugh it off. She also was peeing and pooing at the same time as I had her diaper open and her tee shot up in the air, all over me and everything (apparently it can happen with girls too). It was another mess, but again, we just laughed. Our first outing was a few weeks ago for Mexican food and it was easy as she slept the whole time. I also went to Central Market with her last week, which was my first alone outing. Driving with her makes me a bit nervous and I had a hard time figuring out how to put her carrier in the cart. It felt so good to get out on my own though and accomplish something.

My mom and my sister have both been a huge help to us in this first month. They have brought meals, taught us to bathe, done laundry and have provided a wealth of great advice! We are so grateful to them for helping us adjust to life with a baby.

Margo had her infant pictures done by my talented friend, Deanna. Here are a few of my favorites to honor her in her first special month of life. Thank you so much, Deanna, for capturing such a beautiful time for us.

Happy One Month Birthday, my sweet girl! You have no idea how much joy you have brought us in this short period. We are so thrilled to have you and learn and grow with you. We love you more than words could ever ever begin to say.