Hand-Me-Down Heaven....Pic added

I LOVE handed down clothes for babies :) I had lots of stuff for Molly to wear (not that anything will fit her yet GRRRRR!!!) and I had purchased most of it on E-bay. I got most of her furniture, big items, etc. on Craig's list. But I was thrilled today when my sister, who was visiting her sister-in-law, brought over a bunch of stuff for me!!! First, there was a high chair! Then there was one of those blankets that lie on the floor with the toys that hang over the baby. She also brought another really nice play item. It's a revolving activity set that is on a round blanket. And finally, she brought a huge pink and white Little Tykes toybox.....completely filled with clothes! And what clothes they are! Baby Gap, Gymboree, Baby B'gosh! I was so thrilled. These were things that her sister-in-law's neighbor was going to get rid of, and sent to me instead. A complete stranger sent me all of this stuff. Wasn't that cool!!!!?????

Molly is doing better at feeding. She has nursed a few times. The problem is that she falls asleep and cannot wake up while she is nursing. The pediatrician said that she is just so small, and nursing takes a lot of energy, so she doesn't have the strength yet to do it. I am just waiting until she is larger and has more strength. But in the meantime, I nurse her if she can, and if not, I express a bottle for her. It doubles the time spent in feeding her. I TRULY feel like a dairy cow :) But she is worth it. And her strength is increasing. She can now manage 2oz (60ml) of milk every 3 hours. In the hospital, the pediatrician was pleased if she managed 20ml in 3 hours. It won't take any time at all for her to get strong.

And she is staying awake longer. She just stares at her Mommy. And she is so sweet. I talk to her while she is watching me. I tell her all about her family and how much we love her. I SWEAR it isn't gas, but this child is smiling at me already. Trust me....It's a real smile :)



So, I have been a little absorbed lately. I shouldn't even be taking the time to blog this...but I think I can take a few minutes for me. But....only a few!