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March 15, 2005
End of an Era
For the last week and a half Sophie has been going through about two outfits per day while at day care due to "blow outs". Jake and I really didn't think it meant anything other than more laundry when we got home. Then on Friday one of Sophie's care givers suggested that Sophie may need to move up to the next size of diapers. Really? The package says "for babies up to 15 lbs" and even though Sophie is looking more like a butterball turkey everyday, she definitely isn't 15 lbs yet. But this woman has 4 kids and 2 grandchildren so we decided not to instantly dismiss her advice. Jake was planning a Costco trip that weekend anyhow and decided to just pick up the size three diapers while he was there on Saturday. Friday night, she peed through twice in the middle of the night and it seemed so obvious that her diapers were too small. First thing Saturday, Jake was off to Costco and returned with the size three's. The new diapers seem huge, but I have to admit, not one leak through or blow out since.
Also that week, I stopped by the daycare with a girlfriend of mine to check in on Sophie and show my friend the facility. As we were hanging out, Stella was remarking at how cute Sophie was and asked if she was wearing shorts. They were actually her pants but were so small that they hiked up her legs. If the diapers were too small, was it possible that her clothes were too small as well? I decided to take a peek into her closet and see what was what. I cleaned out every 0-3 month item other than three pair of pants and a dress that I plan on using as a shirt.
There's no denying it, our little girl is growing up. It makes me sad to pack all of her tiny clothes away. The hat she got from the hospital, her little belly shirts that let her belly button heal, all the "baby's first Christmas" outfits. If this is how I feel after three months, how am I ever going to make it through all the milestones like Kindergarten, braces, college, marriage etc.?
Posted by Brandie at March 15, 2005 9:27 PM
Comments
Brandie --
I felt the same way with Hannah!!! It seems that I would buy one really cute outfit, and she'd only get to wear it once before it didn't fit. There have been plenty of clothes I brought home, washed and then never wore because it was too small. At first, I was a little down, but then -- I checked out the size of the clothing sections in the stores. AMAZING . . . but as they grow, you have WAY MORE choices in cute clothes!!!
And, it seems that as Hannah outgrows (or never fits) in her clothing, that's the perfect time to pack up a box and send to you guys!
I really can't wait to see you all - hopefully soon! Have a great day, and update us on Sophies progress from her doctor appointment.
Posted by: Carol, Jeff and Hannah at April 5, 2005 6:45 AM