Little Baby, Big Love: 10 pound baby!

The baby weighs 10 pounds! I brought Gabriella to our pediatrician's office yesterday for her last Synagis vaccine and she weighs 10lbs 3oz. I am so happy that she is growing so well and it made me laugh when the nurse said, "Double digits! She'll be a double digit weight for the next 9-12 years!". We spent the rest of the day laying low and Gabby spent the day in her jammies because the vaccine left her feeling a little under the weather. She wasn't running a low grade fever or anything, just was a bit fussy and wanted to be held and worn in the solly wrap more than usual. A day of snuggles is fine with me but we didn't get much more done!

She has continued to sleep in her crib and is a much happier baby, especially first thing in the morning. She is full of smiles and her awake, playful times are a lot longer now. I am certain that she is sleeping better and more soundly. I love going into her room when she wakes up because she gives the biggest smiles. They melt my heart every day!

The kick piano continues to be a favorite around here. I've been warned that babies eventually get sick of it, but for now it brings her(and us) tons of entertainment. She is kicking like crazy and she is also reaching up and grabbing the hanging toys. We've continued to work on tummy time and I have noticed that her neck control is getting even better. We have birth to three tomorrow so we'll get some more "homework" to practice.

Today I made lactation cookies- also known around here as the best cookies ever. Basically they are cookies that are full of ingredients that supposedly increase milk supply. Not sure if they work or not, but they are really, really good! We didn't have any chocolate chips in the house but we did have one of those giant Hershey kisses so I grated that up instead. I think they are better with the chocolate chips but this batch is still good.

Lactation Cookies

2 Tbsp Flax Seed meal
1/4 c. water
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
1/4 c brewer's yeast
1 Tbsp wheat germ
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 1/2 c. old fashioned oats
1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375. Mix flax seed meal and water and let sit for 5 minutes. Beat butter, sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Combine flour, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar and slowly add to butter mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Bake cookies for about 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned.