Poppy - 1 Week

Weight - 7 pounds 7 ounces

Length - 20 inches 

Dear Poppy,

1 week already, man how time flies! It seems like just yesterday Violet and I were starting our day just like any normal Wednesday but by the end of the day your dad and I were happily cuddling you in our arms at the birthing center - a full 9 days before we expected to meet you. All three of us have really loved getting to know you over the past week and we have realized what a great team we are together.

So far you don't really ask for much. You're happy to sleep during the day - in someone's arms, your swing, bouncy chair or really just about anywhere. When you're hungry you let out a little squeak or two but you definitely aren't as food motivated as your sister was. The worst part of your day is during diaper changes. This is when you really let us know how you feel and let out your loudest cry - which doesn't sound like more then a sparrow's chirp. At night you are slowly moving towards eating every three hours which means both mommy and daddy are feeling a little more rested each day. And during the day you are beginning to have some quiet alert times where we can watch your eyes take in the world around you.

When you were in mommy's belly you used to get the hiccups at least once a day. This was new for me because your big sister Violet never had the hiccups. This past week you have also started getting the hiccups, although I have to admit I find them much more manageable now that I'm not sharing them with you. Your Dad and I are both fully enjoying discovering all your baby features - your furry shoulders and ears, the squeaks you make in your sleep, and the funny faces you make as you look around.

One of my biggest questions while you were in my belly was whether or not you and Violet would look alike. It's obvious the two of you have the same color hair - yours may have a bit more blonde to it then hers did but it is definitely brown with highlights. We'll have to wait a bit longer to figure out which of your other features you share.

Happy First Week Poppy!

Love,
Your Mom, Dad and big sister Violet

Violet's One Week Post 

Violet and Poppy at 1 week