Two Weeks and Connor Returns

Kaitlynn turned two weeks old on Sunday! Today we had her 2-week visit with the pediatrician and she is doing great. I was super surprised to learn how much weight she has gained -- she is now up to 7 pounds, 12 ounces! That is almost an entire pound she has gained over her birth weight, no doubt because she is entirely bottle-fed with breastmilk. She's also longer than her birth size -- from 18 3/4 inches up to 20 1/4 inches today. Her weight is in the 50th percentile, her length in the 75th percentile, and her head size in the 75th percentile. The doctor was very pleased with her growth.

In other news, MeMe came back to Houston this week to bring Connor back to us after keeping him for an entire week. We sure missed the little guy (it was so quiet without him!) and are so glad to have him back. Most moms will understand when I say how much bigger Connor looked to me after having just the newborn all week! He seems to be adjusting to having a little sister and always wants to give her hugs and kisses. He is very proud to be a big brother!

Yesterday one of Connor's school friends, Kate, came over to visit and to meet Kaitlynn. Connor was overjoyed to play with Kate! Kate's mom, Cameron, is expecting another little girl very soon. As Kate leaned in to take a look at baby Kaitlynn, I asked her if she was excited to be getting a little sister like Connor's. Overhearing this, Connor protectively leaned over Kaitlynn and said, "But this one is MINE." He wanted to make it clear that Kate couldn't have HIS little sister!

This is one of my favorite pics yet -- showing us her beautiful smile!

Thanks Grandma Cheryl for this precious monkey set with the softest yellow blankie!

I am always taking pictures of Kaitlynn sleeping. I just can't resist!

Serious face.

Snoozing on Collin's shoulder.

Jeff and Kevin enjoying Kaitlynn's awake time.

Here she is!

Dad and Kaitlynn have a little chat.

Washing her hair.

Kevin enjoys a cuddle.

Here is a photo of Kaitlynn covering her face, as if she's saying "Woe is me!"

And here's another one of the same position. We actually have a sonogram photo of her doing the same thing with her hand over her face.
Another bath time pic.

Dad admires his clean girl.

This was Connor's favorite position as a baby...we'll see how Kaitlynn likes it.

Passed out with Kevin.

The boys thought she looked cute here, as if she was thinking very hard about something.

Here's the first bath with big brother Connor.

Resting peacefully with MeMe.

Kaitlynn was trying really hard to find some milk from Daddy's cheek!

Connor loved having a visit from his good friend Kate.

As Kate's mom and I were visiting, we noticed it was suddenly VERY quiet. I peeked around the corner and found Connor and Kate engrossed in their coloring!

Kate's mom Cameron meets Kaitlynn. Cameron is expecting another little girl any day now!

Connor loves his baby sister!

They are so sweet to watch!