How Big Is Baby?

Sooooo big!

Sarah had her one-month doctor's appointment last week (at 5 weeks) and weighed in at a whopping 11 pounds 10 ounces and measured 22 1/4 inches. That puts her in the 95% for weight and the 90% for height!

Sarah Klein, Chart topper:

Happy One Month Birthday!

Dear Sarah,

Welcome to our family! We waited a long time for you. And we’re all so happy that you’re here -- especially your big sister. She loves to give you lots of kisses and help pick out your outfits (i.e. a striped onesie paired with striped pants). About a week after you were home, Ella asked Daddy, “Are we going to keep Baby Sarah?” He replied, “Do you think we should?” Luckily, she replied “Yes.” And so you can stay. ;)

You were born with the most amazing hair! It’s a bright copper color and stands straight up on top. So cute! Everyone comments on it. I have a feeling you're going to be fair-skinned like me. Sitting out in the sun will only make the freckles closer together. Trust me.

It’s been a whirlwind month, full of visits from grandparents and aunts and uncles, a kitty cat birthday party for big sister and lots of late nights. Adding another little person with big needs has been an adjustment for all of us. I’m still trying to figure you out. Let’s just say it’s been a bit of a challenge. But I know it won’t be our last. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Lots of love,
Mama

Kleinville -- Population: 4 humans, 1 canine

I had heard the transition to two kids was potentially going to be a rough one. But the first week home was a tad more eventful than anticipated. I had to have a root canal, Ella and Jason had bad colds and Katy-dog had kidney failure. Luckily, everyone is back to feeling 100% ... minus some sleep. Luckily my mom was there to save the day -- by chauffeuring our dog to the vet, to the overnight emergency animal hospital, back to the vet, rocking baby Sarah at 3am and going to the grocery store. Thanks, Mom!

We’ve been on our own since Wednesday. And everyone is alive and well. :) We just have to stay that way until Thursday, when both sides of the family come back into town to help celebrate Ella’s third birthday.

Ella, picking out the perfect pumpkin:


Sarah, decked out for Halloween: