3 Weeks Old

It has been 3 weeks since my little Josephine has been born. I already find it hard to remember what life was like before her. (Must be the sleep deprivation clogging up my memory) Josie is doing great. She is still drinks about 3 oz at a time. She is still spitting up multiple times a day and seems pretty gassy at times. Poor girl! Hopefully the gas and spit up is temporary and will end soon. 

Being home alone with the girls while Joe is at work is going well. It is exhausting, but so nice to have that time with both of them. I have received some help during the day. Both Grandmas have come over this week to spend time with the girls. Yesterday, Joe and I were able to go out and spend some time together when my mom came over. When Joe's mom came over today, I was able to get a much needed nap (after only getting 1 1/2 hours sleep last night). I am so grateful to both of them for their help!

Earlier this week, my mom kept Sophie overnight. The next day while big sister was still at Grandma's, Josie and I made our first trip outside alone together. I had to drop off paperwork at the doctor's office. She was a perfect angel and slept the whole time we were out.  I hope it is always like this.

The newest thing that happened this week is that Josie smiled. She has been smiling in her sleep since she was born (which I don't count as they are probably just from gas), but on Feb 17th, she smiled while awake. Joe had just come home from work and was holding Josie. He was talking to her and all of a sudden she broke out into a big smile! It only lasted about 5 seconds, but those were 5 wonderful seconds. 

This isn't her smiling for Joe (obviously), but you can see just how sweet her little smile is. 

Happy dreams or gas? Either way that smile is pretty darn cute. 

Here are some pictures from this week:

Josie's 1st Valentine's Day

Meeting cousin Kaci for the first time

I tried out our Boba wrap for the first time. Josie loved it and slept for two hours. I liked having my hands and arms free.

She likes to fall asleep when I burp her. 

Little smiles in her sleep

Mommy and Josie

Daddy and his girls

Sophie likes supervising Josie while she does tummy time. Supervising includes lots of kisses, pats on the back and exclaiming "Good job, Josie!"

Stretching those legs and lifting that head.