is getting so big! Yesterday was her 1 month appointment at the pediatrician. She is now 9 pounds 13 ounces and 21 inches long. What a big girl she’s become in a little over a month!

Today she had her hearing rechecked due to one of the antibiotics she was on in the NICU. She passed and doesn’t need to have it checked again.

She is focusing her eyes now and is starting to reach for things. This makes play time much more fun. Before she used to just lay there under the dangling noisy things. Now she really looks at them and reaches for them.

Yesterday Rylee got her second hepatitis B shot and had a bit of a rough night as a result. Bill was at the appointment so I left the room for the shot. I figured I’d cry more than she did. According to Daddy she did well and had a cute round Snoopy band aid on her thigh afterward.

Next month she will get FOUR! shots at her appointment. I made that appointment late enough in the day that Bill will be able to be there. I will have to leave the room again. I have a feeling that it will be an even rougher night after so many shots.

Today I went in to the office as the wonderful folks I work with had a baby shower for us today. This was originally planned for May 23rd, but with Rylee’s early arrival it never materialized.

It was nice to see everyone and of course they were all excited to see Rylee. We had a very tasty lunch (thank you Susan!) and received some lovely gifts. This swing was given to us by the management team that I support. Rylee is a big fan of the swing already.

It’s hard to believe that in about 7 weeks I’ll be back to work. I’m truly cherishing this time at home with Rylee. We are having fun and creating a lifelong bond.