June 1 - June 14 -weeks 3-4

Anastassia had her 2 week doctors appointment on June 2. She weighed in at 8lbs (41 %tile), - getting closer to her birth weight of 8lbs 5oz, and 20.5 in (61 %tile) - birth length of 20.75 in but first pediatrician measurement of 20in so overall gain in 2 weeks of .5in. She had kind of an in-grown nail on her left thumb that the doctor removed so she got her first band-aid. Otherwise everything was fine.

Going to the doctor.













Oh my, I am such a drama queen with my band-aid. (which later we discovered missing and feared may have been eaten but later found in the chair)



































Snuggle time with Grandma Saint













Chilling on Great-Grandma's quilt
























Pirate face













I think I know who you are - you feed me!













Not a big fan of the hat






































Grandma & Grandpa left on June 3rd






































Lets go home!













I am way cool!













Anastassia is a very loud sleeper. She moans and groan, kicks and wiggles in the bassinet so much so that she can get it rocking on her own and wiggles into the corner but can't get herself out so she starts to cry until someone moves her back to the center. She can not stand being swaddled and even in the hospital would kick her way out. She lasted about 3 weeks in our room before we started to put her in her crib at night to "sleep" which is bouts of about 2-3 hours.

This was the first attempt in the crib. She was not a big fan but adjusted quickly and now sleeps in there at night and for naps.











Where she ended up sleeping













Congratulation cards













A cute card from cousin Theo and Christopher (Julie and Jaan's 2 boys) - not sure where he thinks she came from but at least she found her way to earth.










Cute daddy and baby picture













Just a cute picture













Her eyes are still blue
























Our first 5K on June 7 in the Highlands. Mike ran it and Jennifer and Anastassia walked it. We had to have a snack break at mile 1.5 (out of 3.1 miles) but we finished it and were not the last ones to cross the finish line.









All ready to race!
























At the finish line!

























Daddy's first solo bathtime

















































Are you sure he knows what he is doing?
























Oh all done - the towel feels so good!

The first 2 weeks - May 24-June 1, 2008

Well I have been slacking on posting primarily due to time but that is only an excuse. I promise to get better as I get myself and Anastassia organized. Well here is a re-cap (primarily with pictures) of the first 2 weeks.

As per the last posting, we were released from the hospital on May 24.

Last picture in the hospital with Anastassia in her Winnie the Pooh going home outfit. She was not a big fan of the hat!










First time in the car seat. Also not a big fan of but slowly getting use to it.






















Are you sure you are ready to take me home?























Home at last!
























We were greeted by our nieces Jocelyn and Riley and Scott and Kristen.












We had a welcome home dinner (even though I look like I would rather be sleeping) and got a chance to open some of the gifts we had received.











Anastassia settled into her home and swing which at times is the only place she will sleep!












Day 2 at home - Picture day!

With all the hustle and bustle of coming home and the fact I had no sleep in the last week - we put off pictures until the next day.

Champagne toast in honor of Anastassia!







Grandma Neroda bonding with new granddaughter












Grandma and grandpa Neroda with Anastassia (grandchild #6 (granddaughter #2))












The Neroda Family













Grandma and grandpa Saint













The St. Joseph Family with their 3 granddaughters.












Daddy and Anastassia bonding during pictures.













I am so cute! (6 days old)













I even have cute toes!














Anastassia's typical sleep position for the first 2 weeks of her life. She was not picky about who she slept on.







































Mike teaches his niece how to correctly dip a chip.













Jocelyn meeting her new cousin













Anastassia on Labor Day (Daddy and Grandpa ran a 10K that morning while we got our beauty sleep)











Anstassia spends some time with Uncle Scott













Saying good bye on Labor Day to Kristen and Jocelyn and Riley.












It's never to early to start - Anastassia's first soccer ball. Mike is convinced that she kicks it when he rolls it to her.











Busy weekend entertaining - now we need some rest!












This mommy stuff is hard work!













Some floor time with Daddy













I am soo cool in my new shades!













Where did my hands go? They were just here. Who put these things on me?

(Anastassia is not a fan of the mittens and usually will cry until they are taken off)









Mike has some competition for the remote now!













First bath - we got the tub, filled it with water, insert baby - so now what do we do?


























I guess we did something right since she fell asleep during the bath. She seems to really like taking a bath and doesn't even mind getting water on her face.










We survived the first bath!













Now it is time to rest!













Our 6th wedding anniversary - 06/01/08.
Mike and I went out to dinner and to a roof top bar for drinks. This was our first outing without Anastassia who was being babysat by grandma and grandpa saint.









Grandma babysitting













I hope she knows what she is doing!! And she had better have some food for me!