1 month old

Wow time flies! Miller went to her 1 month old appointment and received a glowing report. She topped the scales at 10 lbs and 13 oz and was 22 inches long. We officially have a little chunk our hands! Miller also started smiling more and has been really getting more active during the day. She loves her play mat!

Time to catch up

So in an effort to catch the blog up I think this will be one big entry for the last few weeks of Miller's life. So week 2 &3 took daddy back to work which left mommy home. Fortunately my mom was able to stay with me for 2 additional weeks to help me out. Mom was great. She cooked and cleaned and took Miller so I could get rest. I was able to even get my hair done one day. My mom left when Miller was 3 weeks and 1 day and it was super hard to see her leave. I must confess I even cried when we left her at the airport. I've never been a hugely emotional person but now that I have a daughter I find myself a bit more emotional. I have recently kidded with my mom that it sure would be nice if they lived closer. I actually wasn't kidding and I do hope Miller will be able to grow up closer to both sets of her grandparents
During week 2 and 3 Miller began holding her head up. She is certainly strong and was able to keep her head up for several seconds at a time. We occasionally saw her smile but I'm pretty sure it was mostly due to gas
Now on to week 4. Mommy and Miller were home alone...aghhh...boy was there lots to do. Somehow I figured it out and I don't think Tim and I missed any meals and we had clean clothes! I think I am starting to get the hang of this! Miller and I ventured out several times and I certainly am getting an arm workout each time I load her in my car. I guess I am finally realizing having a convertible I not the most practical car to have with a baby!

Week One- Lots of visitors!

Miller had lots of visitors her week of life including: Grandma and Grandpa Tubb, Uncle John, Aunt Amy, cousin John Evan, cousin Abby, Great Uncle Rob and Sandy! Everyone loved her and had there very own special moments with the little girl. Something that is very cool is Miller shares her birthday with her big cousin Abby. Guess we will have to have twice as much cake now on July 1st!  Miller certainly enjoyed all her extra snuggles with her family.
Week one was very tough for mommy and Miller. Mommy had great difficulty feeding Miller and when we went for our first pediatrician appointment, Miller had lost too much weight. Our doctor, Dr Matthews sent us to a lactation consultant immediately. I was very adamant that I wanted to breastfeed and the doctor was very supportive but if Miller and I were going to be successful we needed a lot of help. So off Mommy, Daddy, and Miller went. We had an awesome experience with the lactation consultant and after 2 consultations, Miller had gained all her weight back. So we returned to the pediatrician when she was one week old and Miller got a glowing report. Guess Miller is just as determined as her mommy is.
Here are a few pictures of Miller at week one

Coming home from the hospital

My first bath, I hated it, but now I really love them!

My Cousin Abby (we share the same birthday)

My cousin John Evan

Grandma and her grands

My brother and I

Grandpa Snuggling with me

Daddy Kisses are the best

our "little frog"

Riley the babysitter

Her first shopping trip!

the kids and grands!