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02/07/2005 Archived Entry: "adjusting"

Daisy was at a higher risk for developing jaundice, so yesterday we went bright and early to the outpatient lab for a heel prick. We only left the house 10 minutes later than planned and the only thing forgotten was my cell phone; not bad for our first outing with a newborn. The ped. called later that day and told us her levels had improved and there was no need for further testing so all that is over and done with.
She sleeps a lot during the day and not so much at night, which pretty much coorelates with her movements in utero. Chris and I are coping and biding our time until her schedule changes a bit. He's home until next Tuesday.
Tabitha spends her day staring at the baby, talking to the baby, holding the baby, etc... In fact, I seem to be the one who holds Daisy the least amount of time. I do sure change a lot of diapers though, lol.

At noon yesterday, Chris took Tabitha to the Hi-5 concert. Apparently Tabitha absolutely loved it. They had a little area in front of the stage where the kids could go and Tabitha spent the second half of the show up there with the other kids. She got to high five one of the performers which made her happy. Chris survived through it and then came home and watched the SuperBowl :) I spent the time watching my child sleep and talking with my mom who came to keep me company.

One problem we're having is no clothes fit this child. We're going to see if we can get a couple blanket sleepers in preemie size even though she's bigger than that. Her weight is average but she's a little short and the combo makes her impossible to fit. How Chris and I have such short babies, I'll never know. He's 6' 2" and I'm 5' 8". However, Tabitha didn't stay short, she's a little above average now in height and has been for years. It remains to be seen of course how Daisy will grow. Anyway, it looks like Babies R Us is on the agenda for today.