October 14, 2010

Dear Lucia,

Wow, having you home is so much fun! It's a lot of work but I'm not as tired as I'd thought I'd be. You really sleep well through the night. You are on scheduled feedings every 3 hours so it's a little easier than other babies. You don't wake me up hungry and if you're sleeping, you don't notice your diaper is wet. When you awaken though, you are pretty upset if you find out you are sitting in poop! You really don't fuss that much at all. You are a very content, laid back little girl. You cry your eyes out during most diaper changes, but the second you are back in clean diaper and clothes on, you look at me wide-eyed and relaxed, like "oh ok, that wasn't so bad after all." You had your first bath at home the other night, and Daddy and I had so much fun setting it up, however, you screamed during that whole time as well. You don't like being naked and cold. Afterwards, we bundled you up in a towel and you were so warm and snuggly, smelling so sweet, and you were the coziest bundle ever. Even as much as you fussed and cried, afterwards, you were calm and relaxed.

You had your first pediatrician visit on Tuesday night. The word she used over and over again to describe you was "phenomenal", meaning if she didn't know you had been through this ordeal she never would have guessed judging by your exam. She said you look wonderful and healthy. These are all the things Daddy and I need to hear. This is music to our ears. You have to know that I was a little nervous going to the doctor's. After spending the past month in the hospital, I'm pretty sick of doctors, and I was a little scared to see what they'd have to say. I couldn't take any bad news. Lucky for me, I didn't have to. They only had amazing things to say about you. You continue to be a miracle and baffle doctors.

You ARE making milestones every day. It's amazing. You are really into holding your head up when I hold you on my chest. You love following my voice from across the room. You love to grab at things, including your pacifier as you hold it in your mouth. Showoff! :) You love tracking objects in bright and contrasting colors. You love your bouncer, the vibration and the ocean sounds very much calm you. I wonder if it reminds you of my womb. You love music, or at least you seem to be calmed by classical music. I wonder if you remember it?

You are such a beautiful little girl, and I marvel at you every day. I love you so much and am so happy to have you home with me and your Daddy. Our wedding anniversary is next week, and I couldn't think of a better gift for both of us than having you home with us!! We love you so much, Lucia.

Love, Mama