1 Month Old.

Dear Ava Atari,

One month ago was one of the most precious days of my life. I met you, on the outside, for the first time. I remember the doctor giving you to me and then I held you close to me on my chest, like it was yesterday. And now, here we are---a whole month, sweet girl.

You definitely bring more joy and brightness to our lives. You, literally, without even knowing it, light up our faces when we see you each morning. Sean and Paris love being your big brother & sister.

I know at a month old you don't "do" much---but here's what I know about you so far:

You are a preemie feeding machine! You love your milk! (Boob & a little formula) You eat more than I can produce at the moment. You take 90ml-150ml  of milk each feeding time. You usually go between 2-4 hours between boob/bottles, and have been known to demand more after just 1 hour! At night you like to eat at 11pm-Midnight, again at around 3-4am and then again at 6-7am. You like to wake at those times in the night, wide awake for about an hour just eating, looking around or talking to me. During the day you can sleep through heavy noises. Dogs barking? So what. Brother screaming through his headset playing XBox? Who cares! Vacuum going? What vacuum? You're pretty chill in that regard. You sleep better the closer you are to me. I don't blame you, it's comforting to be near momma---and I'm honestly soaking it up.

You make the silliest faces. You're giving us even more smiles these days even though I'm sure it's just gas. You don't mind tummy time, at all. You especially like it if you know we're right near you. You love your baths, especially with me which breaks my heart because since getting your cast on last week to correct your club foot-- you cannot get it wet. Meaning now you are only getting sponge baths.

You like to pee (and sometimes poop) during diaper changes so we have learned to "give you a minute".

You don't mind being buckled in your carseat at all and you're pretty happy the moment the van starts and we're on our way, you pass right out.

We're just about ready to move you up to size 1 diapers and you're still in newborn clothes, however; 0-3 months fit a little big but work as well. You weighed a whopping 8lbs 6oz the last time we checked at your pediatrician appointment last week, and are 20" long! That's up 2.5lbs and 1" in less than a month!

Sweet Ava, I stare at you all the time. I just love holding you in my arms. It's crazy to think about how you were a month early and that you weren't even supposed to be born until today!

I just know how fast this all goes and I want to soak in all your sweet babyness, because it's so stinkin' precious and I just adore you so much.

Love being your momma, always.

Milestones
    Holding your head up for around 10 seconds.
    Becoming more alert - you look around at your surroundings and I catch you watching me.
    Smiling - yes I know it's probably just gas but I like to think you're actually a happy smiley baby!

Things you like
    Milk, milk and more milk!
    Cuddles with Mum and Dad.
    The motion when you're in the car.
    TV noise {it makes you fall asleep}.
    Music - any type, you like it when Mum and Dad listen to music - the louder the better!
    Your bouncy chair - the vibrating setting makes you fall asleep.
    Bath time! You love the water.
    Making crazy faces..

 And in case you just came for the pictures...