4 weeks -
We measured Ruby’s length last week - she’s was 3″ longer than she was when she was born. Amazing - three inches in three weeks. Plus as I mentioned, she’s eating like it’s going out of style.
She’s also become much more vocal — gurgling and sputtering and grunting. She’ll lie in her bouncy seat and riff on for a half an hour. Sometimes it escalates into crying; most of the time, she ends up falling asleep. Sometimes she gurgles IN her sleep. I think we have a talkative one on our hands. :)
I am really sleep-deprived. I am also starting to need alone/quiet/sanity time. Are these factors related? Perhaps. After being relatively patient for the better part of the last month, I finally hit my limit. I went to a play last night with my friend M, and it was SOO MUCH FUN to get out of the house, go see a performance and talk about it! No kids, poo, diapers — no whining about sleep-dep, or sore nipples. Yes, yes, it was FUN!! ANd I came home with such a gratitude for my little family. :)
So I have made a pact with C to ensure I get regular outings. Phew.