Samantha went in for her 6 week check-up on Tuesday (since Thanksgiving was the end of last week, we had to wait until this week, so technically it was her 7 week check-up).
Weight: 8.2 oz (5%)
Height: 22in (70%)
Head circumference: 15in (85%)
I have been concerned about her weight gain, but luckily they didn't seem to think that it was anything to worry about. She is definitely long and skinny! There is no sign of her jaundice but the colic is still in full force. We have tried pretty much everything that people have recommended and suggested to calm and relax her, but no luck, it looks like we just have to wait it out. The doctor swears that she WILL grow out of the screaming. Not that we wait our baby to grow up, but during her screaming fits, twelve weeks can't get here fast enough :)
So we finally took the plunge and moved Samantha into her nursery. She has been sleeping in the rock n' play next to our bed since she came home, but it was time to begin the transition. I had been trying to put her in her crib for at least one nap a day just to get her used to her room more, but she would only last about 20 minutes before she had enough, so I knew that it would take some time. This whole week we just brought the rock n' play into her nursery and let her sleep in that, which seemed to work pretty well. Last night we made the transition to the crib; not so easy. From about 9pm - 4am it was a struggle and a fight, but finally around 4:00 she fell asleep and slept until almost 9am! Wahoo! We shall see what tonight brings...
Aunt Jennifer was nice enough to take some newborn pictures for us during the second week. For how much Samantha was crying, they turned out pretty well! Jennifer was patient and waited until she calmed down, and even came back a second time in hopes of a happier Samantha. (no luck)
