Naina turned 1 month this week! What a whirlwind it's been! We're overcome with joy, wonder, and of course...sleep deprivation. First of all, here are some stats so you get an idea of Naina's progress so far.
Height
Homecoming: 18 in
2 Week Checkup: 19.5 in
1 Month Checkup: 20 in
Weight -when she gets older, she may not want to share this, but for now it's probably ok :)
Homecoming: 5 lbs 1 oz
2 Week Checkup: 6 lbs 1 oz
1 Month Checkup: 7 lbs 10 oz
Wow! That's some growth! But I can't say I'm surprised - we can usually tell when she's having a growth spurt because her meals turn into feasts and seem to continue all day long...
The emotional connection we made with Naina was like a switch that just flipped the moment we saw her. I spent the first few days trying to get a grip and not cry every time she cried. It tore me up to hear her cry. I know, I know - that's just how they communicate. I'll blame the surge of hormones that I was going through - I finally pulled myself together and found more effective ways than my own tears to handle her cries.
Naina's already turned into a busy bee. She goes on daily walks with her Aba (grandpa) and even accompanied him to Starbucks on her 6-day birthday! So far she's been to lunch at Bombay Garden - where she thought the buffet looked fabulous - and to BJ's for an early dinner with her Ricky Mama who came for a visit from Atlanta. Let's see where her next adventure takes her.
She's also sleeping in her own room now. It's been about a week - and she's doing great. Amit & I, on the other hand, have had separation anxiety and are taking turns sleeping on the floor in her room. We miss having her in our room, but we're actually getting some rest now, so it's been good progress.
