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January 18, 2012
8 weeks old today and she finally smiled. It was beautiful. After doing it four times in a row I had a tear in my eye. She just seemed like a whole new little person, able to express an emotion besides mad. You know, babies just look at you with such a blank stare for the first little while and it makes you wonder if they even like you. Then they smile at you one day and it rejuvinates you and reinforces that all the love and taking care of you've been doing has been worth it and she appreciates it. Sure, I know it was just a smile, something she'll do many more times, but to me it was priceless.
We have diagnosed Savannah as having colic or being colicky, I don't know which you're suppose to say. She screams and screams and screams. I've found myself used to it and don't even really hear it, although I do wish I could fix whatever it is that bothers her. I spend most of my time holding and trying to comfort her. I have a hard time just letting her "cry it out" alone. Driving helps her calm down so I have spent a small fortune in gas the last month just driving trying to get a little peace. I have also decided if you've never had a baby who projectile vomits for a good hour after each feeding, you have it easy. Not spit up. Projectile vomit. It doesn't gross me out, it's just a huge pain. Burp cloths are a joke. We use receiving blankets. The amount of laundry this produces is ridiculous. Seth was probably colicky too and he most certainly threw up as much as Savannah. Those two are so much alike. Seth was a super hard baby and so is Savannah. I still love her and him.
Lame post. I know.
January 13, 2012
Savannah Banana, 7 weeks, a mere 8 pounds
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In my opinion she looks the most different from any of the other kids. Since birth, I said she looks a lot like Seth, but only in her profile. I think she actually looks like her Grampa Sorensen. It's in the forehead and eyes. No matter, she's adorable and you should meet her if you haven't already.
January 1, 2012
Today was an amazingly special day. Savanni was blessed by her daddy. The priesthood holders circling around my little Savannah brought me to tears. There was a strong spirit present that I haven't felt for some time. The amount of love shown to us was overwhelming and I often wonder if I do enough to deserve these wonderful people in my life. I feel so blessed to have so many people who care about me and my family. Thank you to all who came and to those who were unable to come, you were missed and were in my thoughts.
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