Thursday, June 30, 2011

Photos from Mom's Visit!

My mom, Denise, has been visiting from Texas for this week.  Here are some photos off of her camera.  Simone is definitely becoming more aware and interactive by the day!  I'll post some other events later - just wanted to get these cute pics on the blog.  These are from Simone's 4th week of life.  This Tuesday, July 5th, will mark the Simone's 1 month birthday!



Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Beach day!



First beautiful day at Manhattan beach! Simone isn't too impressed.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Simone and Daddy

Just took these pictures of Daddy relaxing with Simone after a long day at work.   I'm still learning how to use this camera, so the pictures are a bit blurry.



She's growing (up too fast already!)

We went for our second visit to the pediatrician, and Little Miss Simone has gained over a pound in about 10 days!  On our first visit, Simone weighed 5 lbs, 9 oz.  Yesterday she weighed in at 6lbs, 12 oz!  No wonder it seemed her face looked different overnight and that I have been exhausted keeping up with her feedings!  This is all good news that Simone is very healthy!  Stay tuned for more pictures of a very cherub-looking Simone!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

First (well, second) sponge bath

Simone isn't ready for a full-fledged bath yet, but we have been giving her sponge baths and, for the most part, she seems to enjoy them. 

Friday, June 17, 2011

Week 2 Sleeping Eating and Pooping

So Simone has been home almost a full week now!  Sorry I have not posted until now, but I've been extremely busy with Simone.  We have been taking pictures, though, so I'll have a lot of nice ones to post today.

Since being home from the hospital, Simone has been doing great.  She is making being a first-time mom super easy.  She keeps a regular schedule of sleeping (a lot) and then waking up every 2-3 hours for diaper changes and feedings.  We are trying to keep her up a little bit more  during the day so she will fall asleep a bit more easily at night.  I can't complain, though.  I've been getting 2-3.5 hours of sleep at a stretch.  Simone just doesn't cry very much, and when she does she is easily soothed. Some friends are saying that we should watch out - that this doesn't last - so I'm appreciating it while it does!

Ben went back to work on Monday.  I cannot imagine having to go back to work right now, but Ben is handling it well.  I'm very much looking forward to this weekend with Ben and Simone.

Here are some pictures from this week.  I think she is already changing so much and starting to develop a little personality of her own:

Mom got this adorable outfit for Simone, and I couldn't resist dressing her up in it this week.  I thought it was going to be too big, but it fit her perfectly! 




This is one of my favorite photos - so sweet!

 Ben is a pro already at changing diapers.  Simone is a serial pooper - meaning, she waits until she has a clean diaper to immediately land another poop.  We tend to go through 2-3 diapers per change.  I've tried waiting it out, but I really think she's waiting for a nice clean diaper until she strikes again!


Another adorable shot showing her Dylla feet! (no dainty feet here!)



A friend of Ben's mom (Carole) got this football for Simone.  Ben thought that was cool.


Here is Grandma Carole with Simone today.


A major activity today was learning how to use the Moby Wrap.  It is totally awesome and I will definitely use it around the house as well as on certain outings.

 Simone is becoming more alert by the day!


Aunt Sheva (Ben's aunt) got Simone this Israeli baby book just for newborns.  All of the pictures are in black and white which is mostly what Simone sees at this point.  She actually seemed interested in the pictures, but that could just be my imagination.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Welcome Simone Marin Dylla!

Simone Marin arrived on Sunday, June 5th at 9:59 PM at Fountain Valley Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA.  She was only at 36 weeks and 6 days, and weighed just under 6 lbs at 5lbs 15 oz.  She is already a week old today, and here are some pictures to get you started!  If you'd like to see more, please go to https://picasaweb.google.com/alfred.dylla/SimoneMarinDylla?authkey=Gv1sRgCM6KgrLonPHWBA .  My dad has created a great album from the past week.  Enjoy!  We are so happy she is here!