7 weeks of emerson

I couldn't decide between these 2 pictures...so...here's week 7.  

Little sweet sister.

I can't believe it's already been 7 weeks.

The first 4 to 5 weeks we were eating around the clock.

2 hours, sometimes less.

Tired momma.

I think we've finally turned a corner, and are now at 3 to 4 hours consistently.

This provides a lot more freedom to get out and about as we need to.

As I said here, she has to eat at minimum every 4 hours anyways.

Sleep at night is pretty good.  Our last feeding is at 10 and then she starts stirring around 1/2 & 4/5.

After the 4/5am feeding she snuggles up next to me and we sleep till around 7 or 7:30.

We start our day at 7:30 and follow our 7-10-1-4-7-10 routine like we did with Easton.

Naps.  Well.  Naps happen.

There is no consistency yet in napping.

We're working on naps in the crib, but not forcing it.

I did the 'cry it out' method with Easton, but I don't know if I'll do that with Emerson or not.

I feel a lot more laid back with Emerson, than I was with Easton.

I do like routine and schedule, but hey, if she naps in the swing or on the go or in a wrap, at least she naps.

She likes the Happy Wrap & the Sakura ring sling.

Thanks to my SIL for letting me borrow!  They are a life saver!

This is very helpful at dinner time!

She takes a passi.  I'd prefer the thumb but she seems to like the passi most of the time.

She's awake a lot more now so it's fun to see her little sweet eyes.

She's got a twinkle just like her brother did..her brother does.

We got our first smile on December 30th, in the Lowe's parking lot.  

She gives us smiles several times a day.

Sometimes we'll get a giggle too.

We are mainly dairy free, just like with Easton.

No milk, cheese or yogurt.

Its a big help with fussiness 

She really is a delight.

She has a soft sweet spirit and is such a welcome addition to our little family.