Thursday, October 22, 2009

Happy Birthday Baby Rufflebum!

Penelope just turned one week old. Wow. Really? It's so hard to believe!

Needless to say, her first week was action packed. Yes, mommy and daddy are pooped, but every second with her makes up for every second of open eye at night.

We will be posting a blog with more detail - but Peanut has gone a lil' bit radioactive with jaundice. Her pediatrician says she is "glowing" - and I've taken to calling her our little Hulk since her eyes have a yellow-green tinge to them. After being poked and prodded for several PKU tests, it was determined that while her jaundice levels are high-ish, they are going down and the likelihood of her needing further treatment is minimal.

She is eating like a champ. She sleeps like a champ, and gives us plenty of rest in between feedings. She smiles (who cares if it's gas - it's a smile). She loves bath time (she is after all, my daughter). She LOVES the camera (which tickles her daddy silly). She has everyone completely smitten as they should be. We are totally and completely in LOVE with this rufflebum baby.

A couple of pics for her 1 week birthday - thanks to her Great Grandma and Popo in Arizona for providing the deliciously sweet wardrobe.


1 comment:

Addie said...

"Rufflebum baby" brought a smile to my crabby ass.

I love her.