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1 Month

My Precious Daughter,

Where has time gone? Today you are one month old. It seems like just yesterday I pushed you into this world. Now, a whole month has passed, as if it snuck up on me. The last month of my life has been the most incredible, humbling, emotional month of my life. I have learned so many things-- about life and about myself. I never realized life could be so rich. I was extremely happy with your daddy before, but now there is an entire new depth to our love because we have you. Now, we are a family of three!

Since I wrote you last on your 1 week birthday, so much has changed. You now are on a sleeping schedule! We'd like you to go to bed a bit earlier than 1:00 am, but at least you sleep. You still like to nurse every 2-3 hours, but I know soon you'll have longer stretches. You are also awake more during the day, which is wonderful. You are much more alert and I feel like I can actually interact with you. You watch me and listen to me when I talk to you. A few days ago, you started talking back. I say something, and you look at me and make noises. Then, you wait for me to respond and then you talk back. It's awesome and it usually makes me cry. I wonder what you are trying to say?

One of the most beautiful things you do is smile. I wasn't sure they were real until a few days ago, but now there's no doubt. You have the most gorgeous smile ever. You still smile in your sleep, and at other times you are unaware of, but you definitely smile on purpose when I talk in a sweet, high-pitched voice.

You also have discovered what fun it is to take a bath! You lay on your baby hammock in your tub and kick your legs in the water. No matter how fussy you are, the warm water always makes you happy. You lay there while I pour warm water on your tummy. Sometimes it makes you pee and I have to pour out the water and start again! I love watching you in the tub. It seems to calm you-- I'm sure it feels like it did inside me, warm and wet.

I'm sure the coming month will bring about even more changes, as you are growing every day. I know many mothers say they don't notice because they see their baby every day, but I can tell. You are looking older each day. At first, this made me sad. During the first week, I used to cry thinking about you getting older, but now, I like that you are changing each day because it means you can interact with me more and more.

In just 3 days, it will be Mother's Day. I want you to know how proud I am to be your mommy. You are precious and I am so blessed to have you as my daughter.

All my love,
Mommy

I added another album of Olivia pictures (weeks 2, 3, & 4) on my side bar!

Posted by Hannah at May 11, 2006 05:56 PM