Penelope is ONE month old!

You came home from the NICU at 35 weeks gestational, just in time for your 1 month birthday! The first few days were a little stressful, but I was so happy to have Gigi here to take care of me so I could take care of you! We love having you home because it means we got to spend even more time with you. We are keeping you on the NICU schedule for a couple of months – something both you and Dad and I are comfortable with. It’s nice to have a routine.

Adjusted Age: -0 month

Weight:  5lbs and 3 oz. (25-50%ile adjusted scale and  >2%ile term scale)

Length: 18.5 inches (50-75%ile adjusted scale and >2%ile term scale)

Head Circumference:  32.75 cm (~90%ile adjusted scale and 1%ile term scale)

Diaper Size:  You are still in preemie.

Clothing Size: Newborn, although they are a little big on you.

Diet: You are eating between 45 and 60mls every 3 hours. We are still working on breastfeeding.

Sleep: You are on a three hour feeding schedule (12am, 3am, 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm). 

Sometimes you are awake a little after feedings but you mostly sleep – which is normal considering you are still supposed to be cooking for another month.

 Baby Gear Love: You love your swing!

Milestones/Firsts:  This was a month of firsts: no IV, no feeding tube, bottle feeding, breastfeeding, you name it!  Your muscles are getting stronger and you are starting to hold your head up on your own.

Likes:  Eating and sleeping. You like tummy time when you are laying on Mom or Dad’s chest.

Dislikes: Baths, dirty diapers, and diaper changes.

Things I Don’t Want to Forget: Some nights when I wake you up for your 3am feeding, I swear you have grown since I laid you down after your 12am feeding. 

We are so happy to have you home. We love you so much!