Two Months - big update!

Isabelle turned two months old last week. Two months? Already? When did that happen and where was I?!

As everyone warned me, time is passing quicker than I could ever imagine. In my mind, Isabelle is still a newborn but in reality she's a thriving 11lb 12oz, 21.75 inch 2-month old who is growing, learning and changing every day. Some of her recent accomplishments include smiling (my favorite), attempting to laugh, holding her head up and reaching/grabbing at things. Her personality is also very prominent and there is no question this girl is every bit an individual. She's loving, joyful, stubborn, sassy, comical and curious. She seems to change on a daily basis and I can only imagine what she'll be like another two months down the road.

Life in our house is beginning to settle a bit. We've become comfortable with our new role as parents and as the weeks pass, it gets easier. The feeding schedule isn't confusing, diaper changes are a breeze (when they don't require an emergency bath!), and we can easily identify Isabelle's cries and determine what she needs just by looking at her. For two people who have had ZERO prior experience with newborns, I think we're doing a pretty good job :)

We've had our share of challenging days, though. I refuse to call them bad because really, how can any day with your newborn child be bad? Isabelle is colic and is struggling with severe acid reflux. As you can imagine, this makes her very uncomfortable and very fussy. We've taken her to three doctors, tried three different medications and wasted more money on formula than I care to admit. Luckily we finally found he doctor/medication/formula combo that works for us and she is a much happier baby. Of course we still have difficult days, but as she grows and her stomach gets stronger, this will all be a thing of that past.

Thank you for reading our blog and staying in contact with us over the past couple of months. Although wonderful, being first time parents is stressful and exhausting. We are fortunate to have you as our friends and blessed to be Isabelle's parents!

Much Love,

Alex & Erin