We are overjoyed to now have Ayla Charlotte Lloyd join our family. She has immediately become the light of our lives and now we couldn't imagine what did we do before she came along.
These pictures are from her birthday, July 8th at 9:44am, to the end of week one. When she was born she weighed 7lb 12.5oz, her head was 33.5cm in diameter, she was about 19 inches long and she had a full head of brown hair. At the end of week one she weighed 7lb 5oz...it is normal for babies to lose a little bit of weight in the first week, despite being an excellent eater. In fact, as soon as they cut the umbilical cord she started smacking her little lips looking for her first meal from Mom.
Besides being an excellent eater she is also pretty good at sleeping, pooping and peeing - especially when we take her diaper off. Her only failure (as far as her very tired parents are concerned) is that she doesn't like to sleep on her own between 11pm and 3am. We're trying everything to get her to sleep in her basket during these hours....but everyone says that she's only little so we should give it some time.
As I write this (at 12:15am) she is soundly sleeping in her basket while we watch a recording of the Tour de France. Fingers crossed that this trick continues to work! I'll have to finish the blog later or tomorrow because the one piece of consistent and great advice we have received from everyone is to 'sleep while baby sleeps'.
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| Our Little Michelin Baby minutes after birth |
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| A very proud Daddy |
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| Back in our recovery room having a cwtch |
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| A very proud Mommy |
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| Drago welcomes Ayla to Wales |
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| First milk hangover |
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| Family! |
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| 'Cool' Dad |
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| Grampy's first cuddle |
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| Great Uncle Wyn's first cuddle |
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| Granny's first cuddle |
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| I was squished for 9 months so my feet need a while to straighten out. We go for physical therapy on the 24th to help build up the muscles that will let Ayla have straight feet. |
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| Cuteness - Day 2 |
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| Waiting to go home - Day 3 |
On Wednesday we were able to take Ayla home. The car ride was a little scary - we were carrying precious cargo...
Our first introduction was to Timmy, who had a good sniff of the new addition to his family. He has taken to her without issue and checks on her when she cries. He has quickly learned that her face isn't to be licked but that he can taste her toes.
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| She's exhausted after her first long night at home. |
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| Silly Daddy |
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| Knackered Mummy and Baby |
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| Ayla's first dress - everyone says she looks like a doll |
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| We have had the most amazing heat wave for a few weeks now - perfect for taking walks! Our first adventure - a walk to Granny and Grampy's house with tons of stuff. On the way home we caused traffic in the village - everyone wanted to stop and see the newest resident of Herbrandston. |
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| Just hanging out. I'm soooo uncomfortable! |
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| I barely fit into my car seat - but I'll probably grow out of it in no time at all! |
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| Timmy time! |
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| Little Doll |
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| Babyface |
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| The Williams Family Visit |
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| Megan is a very proud big cousin! |
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| Megan and Iolo made wonderful drawings that Grandma Charlotte then free-hand sewed into a blanket. Amazing! |
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| Happy Family - 7 Days Old |
