Eden is five weeks old this week! Amazing! Her well-check was on Monday while Logan was at school so Bennett came along to see how Eden was doing.
As expected, she is great! She now weight 11 lbs, 6 oz and is still 22 inches long. She passed the check with no concerns. The boys were excited to hear that she now weighs "11 pounds!" so they have been sharing that with everyone!
"So big!"
At one month, Eden's awake periods have started to get a little longer during the day. She still sometimes sleeps most of the day away, but when she is awake she is really alert and looks toward the sound of our voices. She did an amazing job deciphering night from day since about 3 days old, but she now consistently sleeps 7-8 hours a night. Woohoo! That can always change so we're not taking it for granted.
Eden is an easy going, very happy baby. She rarely cries - even when upset (or "frustrated", as the boys like to say). She gives us a couple grunts when she needs to be changed or eat. I've noticed its easier not to tend to her needs immediately because she doesn't put up much of a fuss. I have to remind myself sometimes that she needs me! Its a far cry from the boys who were calm-to-upset in about zero seconds.
Eden likes to grab onto things now when she happens to get them in her hand - fingers or a toy sometimes, but usually mom's necklace or hair! Her eyes are still dark blue...will they turn to brown?? Her dark hair has been filling in and growing long and is sticking up on the crown of her head where its super long! Just this week her skin and scalp started to get a little flaky and she has more bumps on her skin - maybe the start of a little baby acne.
The jury is still out on resemblances. At church last weekend many people met Eden for the first time and commented on her being "a little Jill", which, of course I love. :) We see a lot of resemlance to both boys and think Eden is her very own special self - not exactly resembling either of the kids yet. :) One thing is certain - she is so special and so loved!
