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1 Month Old


Lorelai is 1 month old! Each month we are planning a themed photo session for her...and this month was (you guessed it...) Harry Potter! 

This sweet little girl is growing so much. I had a moment a few days ago when I thought "wait a second...I think we can actually do this whole parenting thing". 
Granted, I woke her up from her nap for these photos...which probably doesn't give me huge parent points, but it's for her best interest (awesome photos when she grows up). 

This month has been a roller coaster. We finally feel like nursing is mastered, but it was the longest 3 weeks ever. We've gotten back to a few photo sessions since Lorelai was born. Sleeping is still hit or miss with this little girl but we are trying! 

2 weeks into her life, the doctor put me on a no-dairy and no-soy diet because they suspect Lorelai has an allergy. We are learning all about MSPI and the food restriction is crazy tough but getting easier as we go along. (Thank goodness for Oreos who apparently have zero nutritional value since they don't contain any milk, which I find hilarious that they are called "milk's favorite cookie".)

She is doing a great job holding her head up, and she is gaining weight like a champ...which basically are the only two "goals" you can have for a 1 month old. 







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