The Echavez Family: October 2006

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Mikayla's 1 Month Birthday

October 25, 2006: Today is Mikayla's 1 month birthday! She had several 'firsts' this month. This month she had her nails cut for the first time. She finally lost her umbilical cord. She went to her first restaurant. She also experienced her first snowfall in Chicago. Mikayla also met many of her relatives: Aunti Geevee, Uncle Jim, Auntie Erli, Uncle John, Auntie Ronnie, Uncle Jun, Auntie Obette, and Uncle Danny. These days she sleeps mostly throughout the day and is more alert and awake throughout the night. Daddy finally went back to work after spending a whole month at home. Today, we celebrated by...well...of course...napping!!!

Monday, October 23, 2006

Nathan and Mikayla

Trip to Panera

Saturday, October 7, 2006: Today Mikayla had 3 visitors, Auntie Anita, Auntie Tracy, and Auntie Chris. She went on her first girls day out to Panera for some lunch. Thanks to Auntie Tracy, we figured out the stroller.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Mikayla's Daily Schedule

Mikayla's second week at home was filled with many activities. Her activities include sleeping, eating, burping, diaper changes, and more sleep. Our first couple nights were a bit rough but we are all getting into our daily routine. When Mommy is tired, Daddy rocks me to sleep because I am his little princess!

Three Days in the Tanning Bed

Because of jaundice, Mikayla stayed 3 extra days in the hospital for phototherapy. She mostly slept throughout the day and night with the exception of regular feedings and diaper changes.

Mikayla's First Visitors

Mikayla had many visitors which included Lolo and Lola Echavez, Grandpa and Grandma Ham, Auntie Mila, Auntie Inday, Auntie Baby, Auntie Lorna, Auntie Irene, Cole, Kisella, Uncle Philip, Uncle Honey-do..I mean, Uncle Ned and Auntie Vercelle, and Uncle Ramadan. We were so happy they could come and visit us in the hospital.