Pediatrician Week 2

Today was Ellen's week 2 appointment with the pediatrician. At which time we learned Ellen has gained a full pound since last week to bring her total body weight to 7lbs 8ozs. That's a full 9ozs above her original birth weight. So what does this mean? Ellen and Mom make a great team! There is still room for improvement as far as sleeping goes. In fact we were told Ellen might be on a opposite schedule and we should therefore make an effort to make her more active during the day. Either that or we may have to send her to Italy to live with Amanda in Trever in a more appropriate time zone.

Bath Time

Ellen had her first bath several days ago but I am just now posting a clip from it. She is doing quite well and sleeping in 3 hour increments throughout the day and night. Which is how frequently she has to eat so it works out well. It was a big shock to our sleeping patterns but I think we are starting to become acclimated. Hopefully the return to work for me won't be difficult with the somewhat erratic periods of sleep. All in all the experience has been amazing, trying and a blessing all at the same time.

Enjoy the clip of Ellen's first bath.

Ellen Is Here Beer Label Complete

Following Ellen's arrival and in time for submission to AFCHBC I have completed the label to accompany the belgium tripel brewed in honor of Ellen Elizabeth Crain. A copy of this label in PDF format can be downloaded at the following link: Ellen Is Here Beer Label.

Out on the town.

Ellen had her first evening out on the town and it was a memorable one. She met so many of her friends for the first time including Claire King pictured below. Claire is now just 2 months old and has already grown so much. Also in attendance was Victor Garber (not pictured), Ellen's first celebrity siting on just her first venture on the town.

Ellen to make first public appearance!

Ellen is ready to hit the town... well, at least her two grandmas think she's ready. There's an opening at the gallery this Friday (Jan 19th) from 6-8. It's a group show (2 painters, 1 sculptor) that should be pretty cool. If you are up for it, Ellen would love to meet you. Since parking can get to be a pain later in the evening, I'm planning on showing up as close to 6 as possible. If Ellen doesn't mind, we'll be there till closing, or at least for the majority of the evening.

Love,

Kathleen

See gallery website for show info and directions.

Naptime

Ellen tends to sleep the best during the day but is getting better at night. Here is a snap shot of her this morning taking a little siesta on the couch!

Thats pretty darn cute!

What Ellen enjoys most.

In the short amount of time Ellen has been home we have come to realize she loves to swing! In fact this is the way she currently prefers to sleep. As long as she sleeps she can do whatever she wants doing it.