I can’t believe how quickly time seems to fly! Maddie’s 6th week of life was quite a big one:

Maddie went to her first Cardinals  game on Saturday, May 17. The Cards played the Tampa Bay Rays. Theybrought home a winner in extra innings! This was a special day for Mommy and Daddy to share something we love to do with our daughter. She did very good at the game as well as at the party afterwards… she didn’t like to leave the party to go to bed but her Mommy didn’t either so I can’t blame her!

At home, Maddie has made some big strides. Two days in a row (and I hope I don’t jinx myself by saying this) Maddie has slept more than 8 hours at a time at night!!! We need to work on the time frame but its generally from 8pm to around 4 am. We do a quick feeding and both days she went back down until almost 9am!! Mommy is VERY excited about this. 

 During Tummy time, she is also doing something very interesting… scooting! While kicking like crazy Maddie has learn to rotate herself 90 degrees as well as scoot when she really pumps her legs. She has very strong, active legs. 

She is still struggling to find her thumb. She can only get it 1 out of about 30 times and its really frustrating her! She is focusing really hard but just hasn’t happened yet. Mommy and Daddy are really rooting for her and hopefully this week will be victorious.

Maddie had her 1 month doctor’s visit today with Dr. LaBarge. She is doing very well. She now weighs 8 lbs 7 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long! She is still only in the 25% for height and weight but doing well since she is growing. Her neck is getting really strong, her development is on track and she is really good with following you with her eyes. We are very excited and proud of her. 

 She did have to get a shot today (part 2 of Hep B) which was very traumatic for Mommy but Maddie took it like a trooper, only crying for a few minutes. I am nervous about the 2 month visit as I know this is when she will get “many” shots… Mom will be bringing moral support for this one. For now, all is well at the Hobin house!

(Newer pictures will be posted soon we promise!)

Sorry I haven’t posted any updates since the hospital but life has been a bit crazy! Maddie is home and doing well. She sleeps and eats a lot - however Tanner and I never get to sleep or eat… hmmm. Tanner went back to work and Mommy and Maddie are working on trying to get some sort of routine in place (which hasn’t happened yet). She is a very happy baby but also lets us know when she doesn’t like something! We haven’t been out too much but we try to go on daily walks around the neighborhood when the weather is nice and we like to visit Nana and Grandpa’s house.