Diaper Diaries: Carley's first FIVE weeks!

Where do I start? You don't have to tell us that Carley is beautiful, we already know that!! Ha! Carley is an absolute JOY, with a little gas! Now I know why my parents used to say that about me! Ha! We already have that unconditional love for our new baby girl that you cannot describe until you become a parent! We had no idea what GOD had in store for us Lowerys and she is every million or zillion one of those things! She makes us laugh, cry and smile in ways that we never thought were possible! It's those little moments that you have by yourself with her that make you realize that you are the luckiest parent in the world and she is perfect in every way. Sometimes those moments come with a smile and a tear or two! She is a breath of fresh air even when she explodes, which is pretty often! She has every bit of me and Sean in her and we are anxiously waiting to see who Carley will become and look like for herself!

I realize that I am way behind on posting new pictures of precious Carley, ok like 5 weeks behind! Give me a little slack because being a new mommy is definitely a full time job with little time to do other stuff. Here are some of our favorite pictures of little Carley!

Thanksgiving Morning, 2 days old

Sleeping Beauty

Everyone has been asking what color hair does Carley have? We are not sure yet and even her pediatrician, Dr. Barret said he was not making any bets. It is a cross between light brown with golden tips, with some darker casts swirls in the back with a faint strawberry blonde tent all over and even has a more auburn glow in the sunlight. It was a surprise for mommy & daddy too!

Snuggle bunny

Yes, Carley has a mohawk!

Saturday Princess in leggings

It has really been an experience to see her everyday change a little or alot. She is surely full of surprises and everyday is a bit different! We strive to love and care for her in the best Christian home that we know is right for our new baby girl! She deserves the best! We are debating if she is going to be a momma's girl or a daddy's little girl! It's a close tie! She is already a strong willed child and I am afraid that she will have to decide that for herself.

Rambo Carley

Sean & his baby girls

Carley was born a night owl and likes to make that known to all in the house. She is already fighting her future bedtime. Her craziness and fussiness starts like clock work around 9-9:30 and will continue for hours! We soon discovered the pacifier and even that seemed to be a bit short lived, but it is worth a shot! Carley and I had a rough start with the sleeping habits. Since she eats every hour in a half to two hours, that does not leave room for much sleep! This can take a toll on any new mommy! I keep holding on to what all other moms say, "it does get better." And it will get better, I am sure!

We have so much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day

PaPa T & MiMi

LaLa & Daniel

Maw Maw Mason is a great Grandmother! Maw Maw got to meet Carley for the first time! She was so happy!

We love you dearly Maw Maw & we are going to miss you greatly!

At about 2-3 weeks, Carley was already holding her head upright for the most part. She has really strong neck muscles. Her leg muscles are incredible too. She likes to push off with her legs and she likes to stand on one foot. That is the gymnast in her, I think! Around week 4 Carley started to focus more with her eyes and could follow an object in front of her face. She loves her new rainforest music melody mat with lights and can stretch out her little legs and kick to the sounds of frogs, birds chirping and the beat bopping. Around week 3-4, we saw an occasional smile and she makes laughing noises in her sleep! At week 5 now, she can clasp her hands and she sat in her bumbo for the first time successfully! Carley is such a sweet, smart, big girl! We tried putting Carley in her carseat in her crib and she actually will sleep 3 hours at one time which allows about 5-6 hours of sleep per night. Way to go Carley! Now momma will not go nuts!