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kensmom 
1:35pm, August 25, 2008
Evyn had her first checkup yesterday. She now weighs 7lb 10 oz. We have to go back in another week to check her weight. They want her back up to where she started at. If that's okay next week we don't have to go back until she's two months.
We're just enjoying her and seeing the interaction with Kendall and her little sis. Kendall loves to hold her and to help out. The other night she was teaching Evyn how to take a bath. It was so sweet! Oh, and she read her a book. I got that one on camera :)
Still trying to figure out the sleep thing. She WILL NOT sleep at night unless you are holding her, which, of course, I can't do. She has a cosleeper in our bed and it's hard and I don't think she likes it. As soon as you lay her down she starts fussing no matter how long she's been asleep beforehand. It's frustrating. I really don't know what to do. Craig says just to let her cry and he thinks she'll put herself to sleep. (Of course he's sleeping in the other room. He won't have to hear it.) The other night she was up fussing from 12-3 and then from 3-5 screaming. Nothing we did for her made her happy. I was starting to think she had colic, but she hasn't done it since. I might try to have her sleep in her boppy bouncy seat thing tonight. It has the heartbeat sound and it vibrates, maybe it will work.
I want to thank all of you for your comments, hugs, etc. I'm never going to be able to catch up on everyone's journals either, I wish I could but it doesn't seem possible right now. Just know that I'm thinking of all of you every day!
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I think from what I hear it is very common for babies to lose weight at first....hang in there I am sure she will get the hang of things soon! I will def keep you all in my prayers that you get cleared next week so you have a two month break :0) I am so glad Kendall is loving her roll and helping out, too cute!!! I hope that you and Evyn get some sleep tonight, I am sure that is very tough! Hang in there you all will get things worked out soon! In the mean time lots of hugs and prayers are being sent your way :0)
Believer22
I'm sure she will gain the weight back in no time. I'm sure you all are enjoying her so very much but I bet you are tired. Good luck to you on the sleeping thing, I have a two year old that has just began sleeping the night through so I'm not one to give advice on that. Thinking of you and your beautiful family!
StefaneLeonard
Sorry she's not sleeping well. I have to say reading your journal gets me very excited. Though I'm sure you're exhausted, you sound so happy. I hope Evyn puts on a bit more weight. I just love looking at your pictures. She's so beautiful. Take care! Big hugs to you and the family!
lisabk
I am so gald to hear she is healthy and every one is doing good, other than the sleep. I had a non-sleeper, so I totally know what you are going through. We had to have Jace start sleeping with us just so I could sleep once I went back to work. They get use to that really fast though!!
JenClark0120
Congrats on the new member. I am glad things are going good!
tropicalaquarius3
You are doing a great job mommy! Hang in there. . .you guys will figure out the sleeping thing soon, I'm sure! I know it's hard when you aren't getting any zzzzzs, but I'm glad things are going well between the two girls. Big hugs to all of you :-)
wolfemom
Being a mommy to a newborn is alot of work, we will be here when you need us, they grow fast so it is great that you are busy with her. She is beautiful.
jamiesmommy
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'M SO SORRY I HAVEN'T CHECKED IN UNTIL NOW!!!! BUT I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! I'm glad that everything is going well, except for the sleeping thing, she'll figure it out soon I'm sure! Oh, she is so sweet! I'm so happy for you!
amyryan
I'm glad she is doing well. I hope she has been sleeping better since you posted this. Take care of yourself, you're a doing great!
sam23
Your kids are beautiful! My baby had problems gaining weight at first. How is the baby doing now?
HeathD