Week 4...

Size: We had another appointment yesterday (but not her 1 month appt; we'll have that in a couple more weeks). Ruthie is now 9 lb. 6 oz.!!! Woohoo! Go, Ruthie! And she gained a 1/4 of an inch, so that puts her at 22.25 inches long. 
New things: She has been able to turn her head toward my voice a few times during tummy time.
Practicing going to bed on our own:).  
We went to church for the first time this week since Ruthie was born. She got lots of cuddles. It was nice to be back. 
We're wearing 0-3 months clothing now (but can still fit in NB as well). That really expands the wardrobe! 
Fun things: We went for a walk around the mall with a friend and her 8 week old this week and got to practice breastfeeding in public...I don't think we embarrassed ourselves too much:). It was fun that both my friend and I are new to the whole thing, so we just helped and encouraged each other along the way. 
Ruthie got dressed up in her cow onesie and got to go to Daddy's senior seminar presentation this week (her first time to the vet school). She slept (and snored a bit) through the whole thing, but she was supporting Tom in spirit! 
I did Zumba this week and propped Ruthie up to watch me. She thoroughly enjoyed watching me entertain her. I tried to be a bit more exuberant than normal, and she watched me almost the entire time. 
Ruthie loves: Being carried around in her car seat. She'll stop crying as soon as you start moving her. 
She loves staring at her pink elephant, purple eggplant, and black and white cow. 
She enjoys tummy time on Daddy. 
She loves looking at the bulletin board next to her changing table (I cut out pictures of the cards people gave us and posted them up there). She'll just check them out while we're changing her. 
She loves staring at the sign on our wall (black and white) that reads "Tom and Olivia Cully. Est. July 30, 2011". It's cute!Sleep: Ruthie is still sleeping well at night. She has longer stretches of sleep here and there. She's pretty consistent with when she wakes up. Still working on the early morning part but definitely getting into more of an all-around routine with each week.  
Mom and Dad: Tom had his boards test and senior seminar presentation this week....big week for him! Both went well. A few days this week, I have gotten up about a 1/2 hour before Ruthie, and it helps in getting a few things done/getting myself ready for the day. Other days, I sleep in with her:). Almost 100% healed and feeling really well! 
Thank you, Lord, for: A growing little girl!! Our church family provided meals for us this week! How truly grateful we are! Everything was delicious!!