4-week Check-Up

August 19, I am four weeks old today. I had my check-up yesterday. Mom didn't tell me that I was going to get my Hepatitis B shot, so I screamed for about 5 minutes in the doctor's office. I am proud to say that I gained a full pound and grew an inch since I was born. I am 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long! Hooray! My parents were worried that I wasn't gaining any weight. I have the nursing thing down...just cry and milk arrives instantly!

Today I get to meet my other Grandma! She's flying in from St. Louis and I get to meet her around midnight. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be up for my midnight feeding. Grandma Clare will be visiting me for 10 days. I'm their first grandchild and I can't wait to get spoiled! I'm sure she'll bring me a cute St. Louis Cardinals outfit!

My eyelashes are growing. I have baby acne on my forehead and I like to poop a lot! My nails have to be cut often because I like to scratch my face. I've filled in and have chubby cheeks and a double chin now. My parents want me to eat more so my legs will get chunky and not look like frog legs. Before you know it I'll be 10 pounds! I sleep through the night, but like to wake up my parents around 3:30 to get an early morning snack. I'm nice and usually let them sleep until 7 a.m.

I went to my first birthday party, my Mom's 40th. The party was held at our house and the whole Abrenica clan came over for Dad's delicious pannini sandwiches, cake and ice cream. I've been out twice with my Mom shopping. I got hungry in the store and she had to multi-task --- nurse me and push my baby carriage at the same time! Pretty impressive.

That's it for now until my 8-week update. Oh...thank you to everyone for visiting me and showering me with gifts! I'm finally getting girly pink clothes and don't have to wear yellow or white all the time.
---Baby Marissa