Easter Bunny

Easter Sunday was a big, big day for Hannah. Our bundle of joy got to meet a lot of her relatives on both her mom's and dad's side. Hannah got dressed up for the big event in this too cute bunny outfit that Auntie Em's friend Amy (who was also a neighbor from the Grand Ave days) gave Hannah on her birthday. The bunny ears hat is still a little big for her, but Hannah is growing fast. She is now filling out her newborn sized outfits. Pretty soon they'll be too small!

This slide show documents Hannah's big day. Clicking on the slide show will take you to a different site where you can view the photos in a larger format ordownload them to your personal collection.

Being two weeks old means that you sleep a lot. We haven't measured how much, exactly, but the baby books tell us it's usually around 17 hours a day. Obviously it doesn't all happen in one or two long stretches, though Hannah's parents sometimes wish this was the case.


In between the eating and sleeping (and wardrobe changes) Hannah has moments when she is quiet and alert. Her eyes are open; she is curious. She will look around and focus on different objects, including your face. These moments have been some of the most rewarding for me and Hannah's family as they have afforded time when we can just "be together."

Hannah has also met the cats. Though neither party has taken a real interest yet. We're hopeful that in time Suva, Takato and Hannah become best pals (and that Takato really is g-rated).

Spring break is here and so I have been able to put some time into adding content to this blog. Hannah is 3 weeks old now and already she experienced a lot! I've missed the opportunity to document these changes step by step, but I'll provide some of the highlights here.

More than anything, Hannah likes to eat. Nothing brings her more joy or satisfaction. I hope she becomes a foodie like her mom and dad.

Her affection for food was noteworthy in the first week. This photograph documents the after effects of pigging out. Total food coma. And what a cute little button to boot. Her affection for food continues to date and it has helped her gain some much needed weight.

She had regained the weight she lost after her birth by the 10th day. And by the 16th day, she was measured at 6 pounds 5.5 ounces and 19 inches long.

This development was allowed us to make pretty significant headway into her well-stocked wardrobe. Her booties seemed over sized and fit her like a pair of uggs boots.


Having gained some weight, she was beginning to fill out some of her clothes.

This weight gain has been made possible by a healthy feeding frenzy. Her "cluster feeding" has also meant that she goes through diapers pretty quickly. At least now she fits into them pretty well.

Hannah Lynn Trudeau was born at 1:43 pm on Wednesday February 27th at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. Hannah measured 5 pounds 12 ounces in weight and 18.25 inches long. Hannah arrived earlier than expected (by 4 weeks), and she is doing well. If anything, she is teaching her mom and dad to expect the unexpected.