growth spurt?

i know 6 weeks is another growth spurt time- could this be why baby girl ate every 2 hours from 7pm last night until 8/9-ish this morning? i think she's already 11 pounds or so, she is 21 inches long already- could she be gearing up to grow again? i keep waiting for that 6 week marker telling myself- 'it will get easier'. all in all we are lucky with her- she typically (except for last night) goes back to sleep really well in her cradle at night & only cranks a little during predictable times during the day. we also know how to soothe her now & what she likes. unfortunately that's all being held over the shoulder, or rocked face down across my knees. generally things that inhibit my mobility.

which is fine- for now. i know i have 4-1/2 weeks left for my leave, but i keep thinking 'what will i do then?' that (among a few other things) has opened a dialogue between the hub & i. due to some financial hardships & windfalls (a really strange combo that shouldn't work out in our favor but just may have) we may be in a position for him to stay home with her. we had discussed & tried to figure out how to do this ever since i got pregnant & now seems to be the alignment of forces necessary to make it a reality. it would mean sacrifices, a lot of budgeting, and some luck. but i would much rather have her here at home with her daddy than at a day care. and i know he would be happier too. his job history has not been a fulfilling one and if anyone could do the stay at home thing it would be him. he loves owning his days & being on his own. he hates having a boss and a schedule he has to follow. and he is insanely nuts over caiden. he has a magic touch with her & can sooth her at her worst gassy/fussy moments. even when mom & the boob can't!

it's not definite yet, but we have a lot to figure out now...

oh- mother's day was very nice. the hub brought us to a park for a picnic in the woods. baby girl slept right through it & the grandparents came along also. it was a gorgeous day & a lovely afternoon!