What next?!

Thrush, double ear infection, coughing, snotty noses - That's what you'll find in our house. The past few days have been rough with both girls not feeling well. Anna started complaining of her ear hurting Wednesday evening which lead to a night of little sleep. After a doctor visit on Thursday, we found out she had a double ear infection. Both girls had coughs and yucky noses so we should've known it would lead to something else. Anna finally drifted off to sleep while watching Elmo. This was her first ear infection and hopefully the last!! Yesterday Audrey was sleepier than usual and wasn't nursing very well. I thought she might be getting Anna's ear infection and as the day wore on and she continued to get very fussy, we decided to take her to urgent care where they diagnosed her with thrush. The doctor said it's very common for babies with reflux to get thrush because there's always fluid coming up in their mouth harboring an environment for yeast to grow. I sure hope this heals quickly and doesn't come back. Not fun for Audrey or mommy!

Silly Anna

I couldn't figure out why Anna was walking so weird one day last week and then when I looked at her shoes, I knew the reason. What a goof! She usually gets her shoes on the right feet but every now and then gets them switched. It always makes me laugh because it doesn't seem to bother her but looks so funny.

Sleepy Smiles

Audrey started smiling at 4 weeks which of course just brightened our days after some nights of very little sleep. She gives us many grins when we talk and sing to her and when she's getting her diaper changed. Unfortunately, I've not been able to catch her smiles with her eyes open (I'm too busy soaking them up and don't want to go grab the camera) but here's a few as she dozes. She's also cooing and making little sounds, talking to us as we call it, when we talk to her and it's so sweet! I'll try to catch some of that on video soon.

Our Sweet Girls

Grandma's Visit

This past week Michael was traveling with work so my mom came to stay with us and help me keep my sanity. What a blessing!! She helped me get so much done around the house, things that would've taken me months to do on my own, and we even did a little shopping. I'm so grateful she was able to come as Anna and I loved having her with us. Of course Audrey enjoyed the extra attention too. :) Thank you Ma for all of your help - I'm so blessed to have you as my mom!

1 month old Today

Here are my attempts at getting a good 1 month picture of Audrey. She wasn't cooperating very well despite Anna telling her to say "cheese". :0) Can't believe a month has already gone by! Now time will really fly as the first month and all of it's struggles seems to last forever at times.

Jammie Girls

Chillin' with Anna's favorite cow All ready for bed

Gaining Weight!

Praise the Lord, Audrey's gained 11 ounces in 8 days! Most newborns gain 1/2 an ounce to 1 ounce a day so she's gone above and beyond that in the past week. Our prayers have been answered and we are so relieved. She loves to lay on the changing pad and look around, listen to us talk and sing, and gives us a few smiles every now and then. We'll try to catch one soon!