3 months old

whose nose, whose eyes?

We're sure Hannah has inherited only our best traits, but whose traits went
where?




































Clockwise, from top-right: Hannah, Lise, Dan, Lise, Hannah, Dan

2 months old

It has been a busy month for Hannah and her parents. Hannah has been hard at work growing and marking some significant milestones. She now measures 11 pounds, 5 ounces and 23 inches long. In the last week of April, she made her first smile and now she has been smiling and laughing with some frequency -- though she seems to be shy in front of the camera. Hannah is also starting to
hold her head up on her own. Her days are still largely punctuated by eating and sleeping, but there are wonderful interactive moments and they seem to be taking place more often.

Seasons change

Spring has sprung. Hannah is taking her cues from nature and has been growing quickly. She also looks pretty cute in green.

We have no official measurements, but she's marked some significant milestones nonetheless. She has graduated from the newborn to a size 1 diaper. Likewise, newborn sized clothing is too snug, but Hannah fits comfortably into the clothing marked 0-3 months.

We're also learning more about Hannah's preferences. She likes warm baths, but becomes irritated with bright lights. She sleeps long hours during the morning, but prefers to be awake in the afternoon. She enjoys frequent outfit changes, but doesn't like to wear a hat. She prefers lying on her side and protests being slung over the shoulder.

She likes the pink nuk, but not the green one. She also likes it when you sing to her.

It's a pretty exciting and dynamic time!

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.