Gemma's first week at home

Today our little gem is 11 days old! So far she has been very healthy - sleeping and eating well, with some 4 hour stretches of sleep at night even. We continue to marvel at how beautiful and perfect she is, and she charms us with her cute noises and big yawns. At her last weight check she was already back to her birth weight (she was 6 lb 8 oz at birth and 5 lb 15 oz when we left the hospital), and the double-chin is starting to make an appearance.

Here she is at 5 days old, sitting in Jaja's lap and getting some sun.



We have discovered that Gemma LOVES this Moby wrap and settles down immediately when we put her in it. She and I, and she and Daddy, have taken several walks around the neighborhood. (Jim and I fight a bit over whose turn it is to carry her... We are so proud of her.) Also we have had to take a few car trips and she has been absolutely perfect in her car seat.

Rachel, this shot is for you - Gemma in her cousin Asher's former yellow outfit (it is still a bit too big right now!) and bouncy seat.

And Katie, here is Gemma in her Smartwool booties. She seems to be a fan, doesn't she?


Today (Saturday) was Gemma's first trip to the Farmer's Market! She was very well behaved and we got several "Oh, sweet" comments from folk. Mom stocked up on eggplant, peppers and squash to make ratatouille for supper.