Two Weeks

My sweet itty bitty babe is two weeks old today!  I will not say, "How did this happen?" or talk about how time  has flown or tell you how badly I want her to stay little or anything else that I want to say.  I won't say it because I would probably just say the same thing every week, and you would get bored.

 We had our first doctor's appointment today...Millie Janalee's two week well visit.  We absolutely LOVE our pediatrician!  A nice Christian man who is unashamed to let you know.  One of the many things he said that stood out is, "There is One who loves Millie Janalee more than you and I...and it is our job to coordinate with Him."  Being new to this mommy thing, it is so comforting to hear my baby girl's doctor shares the same faith we do.  He showed us pictures of his family...and his dog (named Millie).  We had a great time getting to know him, and we have full confidence in his ability to take the best care of Little Miss Millie Janalee!

So...Millie Janalee got an A+ today!  Yay!  She weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces!  She has nearly gained a whole pound since the day she was born!  How did that happen?!  She measured 21 inches long...which is an inch longer than birth.  Is that possible!?  She is in the 25th percentile in weight, and 50-75 percentile in length and head circumference.  She's a growin' girl!  We asked all our first time parent questions, and Dr. Phillips assured us all is well, and we are doing a great job!

Let's take a vote.  Do you see a future little red head in this picture??

I was pretty happy with Millie Janalee's good report!  Can you tell?  She was much less enthused.  I'm sure this is to be expected for the rest of our mother/daughter relationship.  Ha!  Nonetheless, she humored me and didn't complain one bit about my mini photo session and celebration in the exam room.

After our appointment, I talked Russ into driving us through Chik-fil-a for Chik-fil-a Appreciation Day.  We must have gotten there at the right time, because I've noticed all the  news clips of crowds and lines all over the country.  We didn't experience that crowd this morning.  Millie Janalee was so excited about her chicken minis!  Can you tell?

Before Russ left for work, he showed me how to operate our stroller.  Millie Janalee and I took a stroll to the mailboxes to pay a bill.  I'm thinking there are many more strolls in our future!

She was rather sleepy, and the sun wasn't quite bright enough to wear her sunglasses.  I showed her how all the cool kids wear sunglasses when they aren't using them.  I'm pretty sure she was feeling it.  Thanks, Felicia, for our cute shades!  These are one of the five pair she owns now.  The girl will know how to accessorize...between her sunglasses, shoes, and hair accessories.  Ha!

Happy two weeks, baby girl!  I love you!