1 wk old
Baby D sleeps most of the day and feeds every two to three
hours. Babies are born with many automatic reflexes that help them make the
transition to life outside the womb. Stroke her cheek, and she'll turn her head
toward my finger and move her mouth as if groping for a nipple. If I hold her
upright, she'll move her legs as if walking. Most of these automatic reflexes
disappear within weeks of birth. (content excerpted from Baby Center)
2 wks old
A whole week has passed, but it seem more like a lifetime.
As I am adjusting to feedings and getting by on less sleep, baby D is also
adjusting to her new world. She sleeps in short naps, wakes to feed, and spends
some time quietly alert before drifting off to sleep again. Babies' eyes focus
best on objects between 8 and 15 inches away – not coincidentally, the distance
to your face when held in your arms.
3 wks old
Every baby has a unique temperament. Some are placid and
agreeable, while others are more sensitive. One thing all babies have in common
is that they communicate with you by crying. Sometime in the first month,
you'll begin to hear another kind of sound. That's when most babies find their
voices. When your baby is calm and alert, you may notice she says a little
"ooh" or "aah" when she sees you or hears you approaching.
4 wks old
Baby D can probably focus on and track moving objects now.
Try giving her new skills a workout by slowly passing a toy in front of her
face or by having a little "staring contest" during which we walk
slowly back and forth in front of her. Watch how her eyes lock with yours and
follow along with your movement. This skill is a building block for hand-eye
coordination, which will come later.
