4 Weeks 5 days old

Gabby went to the doctor this morning for her one month check up. Everything was great. She weighed in at 7lbs 1.4 ounces and is now 20 1/2 inches long. At birth she was 5lbs 15.2 ounces and 18.5 inches long. She is growing right on track. She received her second hepatitis shot today and next month will get four shots. That should be fun. Today she had a delayed response to the shot. The nurse gave it to her and then about five seconds later her face turned bright red and there went the water works. Poor thing.
She has started to get gas the past week which is making her fussy. There were two days where she just wanted to be held. The doctor of course said this is all normal for this stage of her life. She has a blocked tear duct in her right eye. The doctor told us to just use warm water on a cotton ball and rub it four times a day in the corner of her eye and nose to break it up. Her sleeping is still hit or miss. She will be good for three or four days and then have a night where she wants to stay up. She has been smiling a little more and will track you if you move something in front of her slowly. We are still doing tummy time daily and she is getting better each time. She actually seems to enjoy tummy time. She is still feeding every three hours during the day and about every four hours at night. The doctor said it is okay to stretch out her feedings between four and five hours at night if she sleeps that long. Five hours would be like heaven.
Grandma Ann leaves us tomorrow. We are sad but so thankful that she has been able to spend this past month plus with us and Gabby. She has been such a huge help. Gabby and her will always have such a special bond. Grandma Sue and Grandpa Larry check in most nights and talk to Gabby via the web cam. Gabby is so lucky to have such great Grandparents and she doesn't even know yet.
I went to the doctor yesterday and was cleared to start driving and carrying Gabby. Whoo hoo. She also said I can walk but she doesn't want me lifting weights for another month. That is going to be challenging for me. But better to be safe.