8 weeks already, you say!!!

Yes...it has been 8 weeks since that wonderful morning that Alexis was born!!

We each had our appointments today...mine went well and I am now down to less than I was before I got preggers, so that was a huge boost! Also, no Baby Blues like with Shelby, so things are going well.
Alexis is growing like a weed. She weighed in at 9 lbs 8 oz (2 oz. more than last Tuesday when I took her to the Doc) and is now a whopping 21 1/2" long. She is in the 25 % for both her weight and height, but so was Shelby at this point too. The Doc said she is a perfect baby and is so happy with how well she holds her head up already. She is smiling a lot now and even cooing with us. Alexis and Shelby had a little conversation this AM during breakfast. It was pretty cute. Alexis still has the blocked tear duct that is worse at times than others, but is okay. She still has a cold, but is mostly just a stuffy nose. We have been using the hot steam vaporizer that is helping a ton (Shelby got the cold first). We elevated her mattress a bit tonight and will see how that helps. She power puked again between appointments, so thankful I had another outfit. When I say power puke...that is what it is...just ask Grandma Kathy who got to catch it twice this weekend. Think the "Exorcist" only no spinning head....it is bad. There's no reason as to why, but we will keep an eye on it and make sure it isn't affecting her growth. We will be getting shots tomorrow possibly at the County Health Dept.---the bonus there is I will being going to the schools with the County Nurse this week for eye checks and evaluations, so we will just do it when we get back..hopefully tomorrow afternoon. I hate it when they get their shots, but Brad is a huge pansy when it comes to needles, so I get to be the one that goes.
I hope you have received your announcements. Am still waiting for the others to arrive still, so have a few that still need to be mailed.
We went home to the Gulch this weekend for my Grandpa's 75th Surprise Birthday Party...he had no clue. We got to see my Uncle from California that was a hoot.....it was great seeing everyone and spending time with the family. Nice laid back time, which doesn't happen very often. Now off to get another load of laundry in the washer (would be done by now, but the stupid cat had to pee on my side of the bed again, so had bedding to wash.....he got swatted by Brad and has been hissing at both of us tonight...caught him under Shelby's bed and he got kicked out of there too--he only has one more chance in my opinion, which is probably too many by some people's standards) Oh the joys!!! Until next time.....