1 week checkup

Ella's first visit to the pediatrician was Wed (she was 5 days old). According to the doctor, she is well!  She was 10lb 3oz at birth and 9lb 5oz when we left the hospital.  At her appointment she was back up to 10lb again already.  The only thing we asked the doctor about were a few birthmarks she has; we'd gotten various reports from doctors and nurses at the hospital as to whether or not they would fade on their own in time or not.  Most said they thought they'd fade, but one or two thought they would be permanent.  Two are pretty small and not of concern, but she has a large one on the left side of her chest that she might not appreciate later in life if it doesn't fade.  Consensus seems to be wait a while and see if they're fading on their own or not, so we'll go with that for now.  Otherwise, we'll have to take her to a dermatologist and figure out options from there.

All 3 kids in the car for the first time! & Ella with Daddy at the pediatrician's office.


Andy covered his ears and tried to escape the exam room when Ella would cry.