The first two weeks

We are starting to get more settled into a routine at home and becoming more accustomed to our new little schedule and how to make the most of our time. So far any extra time is spent just staring at her. :) But now that I am feeling much better, visitors are starting to slow, and we have, well, somewhat of a schedule, I promise to be much better about updating our blog.

Todd and I can not believe that two weeks have flown past us already. We have been soaking up every precious second. Quinn is still a tiny peanut, but it's amazing to already see changes in her. She is getting so much stronger and has tons of smiles when she is sleeping. She is rather quiet, but loves to squeak and grunt. :) I am also starting to see a little more Todd in her. We still think she looks a lot "Dalton", but I'm sure we will discover more and more her resemblances as she grows. Quinn is also a very good baby. She is seldom fussy, easy to please with eating (since we've adjusted her little feeding routine several times, and she takes to both breastfeeding and bottle feeding extremely well), and she started a consistent sleeping routine after her first week. Most importantly she is a healthy baby girl. We are so very blessed.

Doctor/Health Update: Quinn is still not quite up to her birth weight, 5 lbs. 9oz, but we are very encouraged she will be there very very soon. Her weight went up right after we left the hospital but slowed after that so we have her on quite a little feeding routine to plump her up! So bittersweet, we pray for her to gain weight yet we want to remember her as this little peanut forever. We see the doctor again this week. Mommy also goes to the doctor soon too, and she is feeling much better and amazed at her quick recovery from the surgery. She also can't remember a time her feet were ever this skinny (now that all the swelling has gone down).

Some "firsts" over Quinn's first two weeks:

First time feeling a little unsure about being held:
(Cuddling with cousins Aidan & Liam)

Correction - First time feeling unsure about being held:
(Cuddling with cousin Liam)


First car ride & First time at home:





First time on her billireuben blanket:
(Our little glowworm ~ She only needed this for one day at home for a little Jaundice that developed the day we left the hospital.)


First time stretching out on her own:
(Our little "February LoveBug")


First Bath:






First Real Outing (A Trip to Smashburger for lunch with mommy, Grandpa and Grandma Dalton):


First time in my bouncer:
(Still a little small for it :)


First time trying out a paci & cuddling with my favorite blanket:
(I've only used the paci a couple times.)


First full weekend with my cousins:
(I'm not sure I can keep up with them! But here was a relaxing moment cuddling with cousin Aidan and watching Despicable Me.)


First Bridal Shower:
(With one of Mommy's best friend's ~ Ashley (the bride))