All about Zoey

It's almost the end of the month so I decided to write a little bit about Zoey and things I've learned about her.  I feel more confident now taking care of her.  I know her better so I don't have to guess what is wrong every time she cries.   We're more fixed on her schedule too so I'm able to spare some time for myself.  She takes 2-3 short naps and 1 long nap (2-3 hrs) everyday.    She eats 7-8 times a day and I change her diaper 5-7 times.  She's the happiest in the morning right after she wakes up and after her bath (not during).  I made a list of the things she loves and things she does not particularly like.

Zoey loves ...
- diaper change
- chilling on her bouncer watching mommy cook dinner and fold clothes
- leg massage
- sucking her thumb (binky got fired)
- watching TV (usually CSI or Criminal Minds)
- being told that she's pretty
- tickles from daddy (she has a crush on her baba)
- the ceiling fan, vent and fridge (she smiles at them just like the way I smile at Scott)

Zoey hates ...
- tummy time
- dressing up
- headbands (daddy hates it too when I make Zoey wear them)

Zoey has a love/hate relationship with ...
- eating (we can never find the perfect bottle nipples for her.  I already tossed away 6)
- bath time (the longest she stays in her tub is 5 minutes)
- book reading (it could be the brown bear)
- shopping
- watching daddy play xbox

                                                                           Whatup?

3 months

Yep! Zoey turned 3 months.  She now weighs 10 lbs 12 oz and 22 in long.  Zantac didn't really work for her acid reflux so we decided to turn to the chiropractor for help.  Getting adjusted is now a family affair.  Our doctor treats Zoey for free since Scott and I see her already.  We love going to the chiro!  Zoey and I sleep better after a session and its something I really need since I carry Zoey the whole day. Here are some of the latest pics.

Zoey's Crib

Zoey slept in her crib for the first time.  I might have spoiled her a little bit but I like waking up next to her and Scott Wei.  Life couldn't be more perfect.

Life with Zoey

Two days ago Zoey bear turned 2 months. We went to the doctor yesterday and got her shots. My brave little Zoey cried for a few seconds and stopped as soon as I picked her up. She now weighs 9 lbs and 9 oz and 21 ¼ in long. We still can’t figure out why she can’t eat more than 2 oz at a time. It’s not the formula and it’s not the bottle nipple either. We wasted so much formula over the last month trying to figure out her feeding schedule. I’m just grateful that it doesn’t have to come out of our pocket, thanks WIC. Her pedia thinks she has an acid reflux so she decided to give her zantac and we hope it’ll work.

Yesterday was probably the hardest day I’ve ever had with Zoey. I was a little frustrated but knowing that she just had her shots, I had to suck it all up and be a little patient with her. She slept the whole day in my arms. I tried to put her down but she just cried hysterically and it took me longer than usual to console her. The longest she laid still in bed was 5 minutes and boy was I grateful for that. I took that chance and ran to the bathroom, fixed myself and then ate a sandwich. I made sure I let Zoey know that I was thankful she gave me time for myself. I never knew I could do so much in 5 minutes.

I hope today will be a better day for both of us.

Zoey Mei Ault

Born May 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM. 5 lbs 10 ounces and 18.5 in long. 

 3 day-old Zoey just got home from her doctor's appointment. She weighed 5 lbs 6 ounces. She was 5lbs 3 ounces when we left the hospital.

11 day-old Zoey. She is now 5 lbs 13 ounces and 18 3/4 long. She's still tiny but she's growing slow and steady.

                                                      With her Lola (Grandma) Nieves

                                                                      Baby Blessing

At 1 month she weighed 7 lbs 13 ounces and 20.5 inches long. We love her smile. The first time I saw her smile was at the hospital when I gave birth to her. I wish I could have taken a picture of that one.

Baby Shower

Thank you to everyone who came to my baby shower. Thank you to my mother-in-law for preparing the delicious food. I wish I could have taken a picture but I was too busy enjoying the moment.

Scott, Baby Zoey and I are grateful for all the wonderful presents we received. Thank you for the generosity, kindness, friendship and love.

Thank you to Pennie who organized the games, I had so much fun.

Pregnancy Update

Today we found out that I have to deliver my baby earlier than my due date. A little complication here and there but I'm already 37 weeks and 2cm dilated so no worries. I guess all the packing and moving helped a lot. I will be induced Tuesday morning so that means the long wait is over. Hopefully it won't be too long and painful. I'll keep my fingers crossed.