Three week growth spurt

Ellie is three weeks today!!!! Our baby books have told us that Ellie will have a growth spurt at three weeks - and let me tell you, I'm pretty sure she has! Last night, she was up every two hours wanting to eat (we were at 3-4 hours for a few days now). And she continues to sleep like crazy. But when she isn't sleeping, she's been very fussy for the past day or so. I'm chalking this up to the growth spurt! And to report on her weight - last week, she weighed in at 8 lbs., 8 oz., and I'm sure she's grown since then.


The one thing that has saved us through all of this is the famous swaddle. For soon to be parents or new parents - adopt this routine and make it your best friend! Our good friends, the Paks (Sarah and Tom) and the Frenchs (Bruce and Jen) told us about this well kept secret, and since we've learned what to do - Ellie at least sleeps without us holding her the whole night!!!! Now we just have to work on her sleeping longer than 2 hours at a time.

Wish us luck as we start getting Ellie into a routine. All advice is welcome - and as always, visitors are never turned away. :)