Makena was born on Friday, October 1st. Daddy, Mommy and Makena spent the weekend at Morton Plant Hospital and came home on Monday, October 4th.
Makena was showing signs of jaundice at the hospital, so the pediatrician requested we bring her in on Tuesday for her first check up. By Tuesday her color was getting better. We continue to keep an eye on her, make sure she is eating frequently to help pass the billirubin and giving her some time resting in a sunny window.
All babies lose some weight in the first few days. Makena dropped to 5lb 13oz on Saturday, then 5lb 11oz on Sunday. She was back up to 5lb 13oz when we were discharged. Her weight was back up to 5lb 15oz when we were at the doctor on the 5th. The newborn sizes are still too big for Makena. Luckily we saved all of Melia's preemie outfits, so she has some clothes to wear.
On Wednesday we took Makena to apply for her passport! Yes, we are already planning a family vacation. For the record, it is not easy to get a passport photo of a 4 day old baby!
Mommy and Makena spent most of the week either at the hospital or at home. Everyone is doing well, but Mommy is tired! Makena has her days and nights confused, so we are working on getting that switched around. Hopefully it won't take long!
We love having visitors and have really been enjoying the dinners that some friends have dropped off. Aunt Lisie played taxi driver so Makena and Mommy could run errands today. The weather has been beautiful, so it was great to get out of the house.
Melia still LOVES having a baby in the house. She always wants to hold her, kiss her and give her hugs.
We have another pediatrician appointment next week and will have an updated posted then.
Kisses and Hugs,
The Webb Family of FOUR!!!
