Elizabeth - Week 4: Getting Bigger

Elizabeth has now been with us for four weeks, and she's more alert everyday. She has started spending a lot more time awake, and seems to be more aware of the world around her. Her ability to focus her eyes has improved and she's working on making eye contact. She also is much better at holding up her head, and even rolled belly to back twice this week (she was especially angry and we haven't been able to get her to repeat the feat).

In her fourth week, Elizabeth got to visit exciting places like the dermatologist (so I could be de-scabie-fied), the laundromat (so all of our clothing could be de-scabie-fied), and the pediatrician for her first check-up.
Elizabeth checked-out at her check-up. Her hips, kidneys, and bladder were all evaluated and were deemed in good form. She also has grown appropriately and as of last Wednesday weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces, a growth of 1 pound five ounces since birth (Yay!).

Probably of greatest excitement in Elizabeth's fourth week was her first tourist trip. My mom, Justin, Elizabeth, Pecos and I traveled to the Harz mountains to spend the weekend in the town of Goslar with Barbara and Bill. It was a wonderful weekend that we'll post a blog about soon. The trip certainly increased my confidence in traveling with Elizabeth.

Also, we are still posting pictures of Elizabeth on her webpage (http://www.elizabethward.shutterfly.com/), so be sure to check it out.