Natalie had her first bath today! I have been opting for “bird baths” (as my Dad calls them), instead of a real bath, because I was nervous about everything involved. However, my Mom led the charge, and all went well!
Hello - this is on the internet?!? Of course, I'm going to be modest. My Daddy told me so!
Natalie was very quiet – she didn’t cry, nor did she “talk”. (When she is awake, she usually is very eager to share her stories with us.) I think she was kinda shell-shocked.
What is happening here!?! My mom says that I spent 9 months in water, so I should be fine, but honestly - this doesn't feel familiar. Thank goodness I accidentally found my fist and can suck on it for comfort!
Then, we had a doctor’s appointment later in the day. She HATED getting her shot – almost as much as Grandma Julie hated it. Grandma Julie went on the other side of the room and didn’t look – I also think her eyes were tearing up a little bit. Before the terrible shot, she was weighed and measured. At 5 weeks, 1 day, Natalie weighs 10 lbs, 13 oz. (85th percentile – compared to 47th percentile at 5 days old) and measures 21 3/4 inches (67th percentile – compared to 41st percentile at 5 days old). So, as these tubby time pictures show, she is definitely living up to her nicknames of “Hungry, Hungry Hippo” and “Chub-Chub“. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised, as she is her father’s daughter. Jordan’s dad, Pop, was known as “Father of Many Chins” because Jordan had a triple chin when he was a baby! (Thankfully, that goes away with time!)
Thanks, Great Great Aunt Carollyn for this cozy towel! Its the perfect size for me!
Oh my gosh she really is getting so big so fast! Congrats on surviving the first month. I really hope to see you guys and meet Natalie sometime soon!
Awwwww…… I wish Natalie didn t have to get a shot. That makes me feel bad.
Hahahhaha…. bird baths. We had those all the time. Dad would put an inch of water in the bathtub and then we would have at it.
Haha “tubby time” and “bird baths” brings back memories! Are you going to use “cream rinse” when Natalie grows more hair?
I said “Chub-chub” to myself when I saw that second picture, and then discovered you already gave her that nickname!
Sounds like Emma and Natalie enjoy eatting=) At our 4 week appointment Emma was 10 lbs. 5 oz and 21 1/4 in. I can’t wait for them to meet! Hope all is well. I agree with your mom, the shot was rough. I think my rough for the adults that the babies.