As Time Goes By

One Month

Two Months

Three Months

Ben and I have been taking pictures every month of our sweet girl to gauge her progress. As you can see she's made definite progress in the chub and hair departments.

Smile, what's the use of crying?

Sweet Cheeks

The masked man

While Ben was able to stay home with Clara and I last week, he caught a bad cold. Consequently, this is what Ben looked like anytime he was near Clara. Luckily, Clara has stayed healthy and at yesterday's checkup she'd grown an inch and now weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. That's an 18 oz gain in 9 days. She's a good eater.

She also got her first real bath on Monday and as you can see, she did not enjoy it.

And just so we don't end on such a sad note, here's a picture of Clara last night after she pushed her hair bow up on top of her head.

Clara Louise

Here are a few more pics of our sweet baby girl. So--I had no idea that taking care of a newborn was so exhausting. Everyone always said we wouldn't get any sleep but I never really knew that they were being literal. I have a new found admiration for all parents. Also, Ben is the most AMAZING husband ever. I don't know what I'd do without his love and support.

First bath

Clara's first bath.