3 weeks old!

Mya turned 3 weeks old yesterday! She is getting bigger every day and is really working on holding her head up on her own. She's had lots of visitors these past few weeks, but her Nan and Papa Tom went home this past Monday. She misses them terribly, and can't wait to see them again in the fall!

She has been getting very good at recognizing mom and dad's voices too - especially dad's! She laughs and smiles every time he talks to her. She is definitely a daddy's little girl!

Other than the normal every day stuff, she is doing very well. She's eating a ton, and we can only imagine what she'll weigh next time we take her to the pediatrician!

Until next time...

Lauren, Philip, Mya and Chloe xoxoxoxo

Getting bigger by the day!

Mya had another pediatrician appointment this past Thursday, and she is growing like a weed! She is now up to 8lbs. 14 oz., and she also grew 3/4 of an inch since her appointment last Thursday. We can't believe how much she grew in one week!

She is doing great at home, eating like crazy and doing a lot of sleeping and keeping mommy and daddy busy with diaper duty. She is very active too, and she actually rolled herself over the other day - no, we're not kidding. She was on her back and rolled all the way over onto her belly all by herself. We were amazed to say the least. Then she got frustrated because she realized she couldn't actually go anywhere... but it was still a big milestone.

She's trying very hard to lift her head as well, and is very strong. Now Mommy knows why her ribs and back hurt so bad for those last 2 months or so - it was all those kicks and punches!!!

Here's a shot of her relaxing with Grandpa this weekend --

More updates to come!

Love,

Lauren, Philip, Mya and Chloe xoxoxo

A growing girl

Chloe has been very curious about the new member of our household, and has been very good with Mya. She will be a great protector, and fellow troublemaker with the little munchkin!

Mya is doing great these days. She's 11 days old now, and eating A LOT. Yesterday Mom got to go out of the house for the first time - for a whole 2 1/2 hours! Dad did a great job of babysitting, although she didn't let him relax too much. She stayed awake the whole time!

Mya's belly button fell off a few days ago, and its all healed up now and is very cute. Last night we were able to give her a REAL bath in the tub, which she loved!

She's had lots of visitors this week too, and everyone is in love with her. Daddy is already looking into shotguns to keep the boys away!

The grandparents are very excited about little Miss Mya, and have already been spoiling her. Needless to say we're in big trouble...

Our first visit to the doctor

Today Mya had her first appointment with the pediatrician. She's 6 days old now, and the doctor says she looks great. Actually, the words she used were "she's a perfect little baby," which Phil and I already knew of course!

She's also gained a few ounces - she's now up to 8lbs. 1oz. She was born at 7lbs. 15oz., so she's eating very well and doing great.

Last night she also got her first bath since being home, and she loved it! Here's some of the photos of bath time with Daddy!