Update 2 - 05/02/2006 - Charlotte is 3 Weeks Old

Well Charlotte is now 3 weeks old (25 days) - we can't believe how quickly the days are going. We have already started to notice changes in her behaviour and alertness. She really studies faces now and we get heaps of smiles (other say it is wind but I know it is a genuine smile). She is awake a lot more now (which is not good for me as I don't get as much sleep) and you can tell she is absorbing her surroundings.

We had our first family road trip last weekend. James had to go to Port Macquarie for work so we decided to tag along. It is a long trip (6 hour drive) but she handled it very well. We only had one stop on the way up - nappy change and feed and the same on the way back and the rest of the trip she slept. We did have a bit of an unsettled period around meal times - I didn't get much breakfast on the first day and James and I played pass the baby during dinner but all the good times make up for the little bit of unsettled periods.

I had my first Mothers Group meeting on Thursday (2nd Feb) which I really enjoyed. It was great to meet other mothers in the same position as me. We are all first timers with no real idea of what to expect and what is normal so it is great to compare notes and ideas - I am sure I will pick up some good hints and tips. We will get together formally every Thursday for 5 weeks at the community health centre, then after that it is up to us if we continue to met - I do hope we continue.

Mum is now ready to go home (she misses her bowls) which is really sad - it has been great having her here. I am a little nervous about finally being on my own especially when James will be at work all day - I hope I can cope......it will be a really big test for me. I am still feeling a little tender from the caesar which means there is still a long way to go until a full recovery - once I have to start doing the house work, driving and washing for myself I think I will notice it even more. I have a little bit of an infection in my scar which I am going to the doctors for tomorrow, but hopefully it can be treated with some antibiotics and I will be OK again. I am sure it is nothing to worry about.

Anyway will sign off for now and will post more updates soon.....Sam (ps. enjoy the new photos)

I can sleep anywhere