One Month Birthday!

Adam you are one month old! I cannot believe it! On Wednesday I took you to the doctor's office to weigh you out of curiosity. Just as a refresher you were 8lb 10oz on Nov 28, your two week appointment. You were in the 50 percentile. Yesterday, two weeks later you were 10lb 9oz the 75 percentile! Can you believe it? Two pounds in two weeks. Mommy is so proud of my littler chunkster and so glad I am feeding you right - straight cream!

On Monday we got a Christmas tree because Dad was now home. Mom always insists on getting a real tree - what can she say? She's an Oregon girl

While Dad was gone mom gave you a few baths -- you screamed most of the time. But she got better and the last bath was just a mild quiver. Well Dad gave you a bath last night and you thrived!! We removed the mesh insert from the tub because you are oh so big now and Dad even gave you some soapy bubbles. Needless to say you dirtied the tub - twice - but you were really loving it!

Great Aunt Ketti also sent you a package yesterday - new burb cloths! Dad thought they were supposed to be used for a fort :)

This week you are sleeping much better - 9:30pm to 7:00am with two 20 minute feedings at 1:00 am and 4:00 am. Mom can handle that! Also, Dad showed you black and white shapes and you were fixated!! You also love to look at the black and white photos above the couch when we hold you.

We cannot believe it has already been a month. You've kept your hair - still not sure if it's blonde or light brown or hint of red. Your fingernails grow so fast I cut them almost every other day. You're sleeping in your crib now, and still love love love being held.

Thanks for completing our family

Three Weeks

This week dad was in Brazil, Columbia, and Mexico - which is why Mom didn't post - she was busy taking care of you :) We survived though. Lots of people came to visit and were helpful when the sick got clogged and the shower faucet would'nt turn off.

This week was all about working on sleeping and eating. You left the blissful sleeping all day stage and began to wake up often in the night...at 1am...2am....3am...4am...5am etc. But you began to be more alert this week which was really fun. I can't wait til you smile back and mom's silly faces.

Thanks to Vanessa, and the Baby Wise book we are working on feeding after waking up, then alert happy time, then down for a nap without having to nurse to fall asleep. We are also working on feeding times 2 1/2 to 3 hours apart. We are flexible, but that is our outline.

I learned how to crochet this week thanks to Jaclyn. I'm working on head warmers and they are so cute. I can even crochet while you are in my arms.

12.5.11

You also spent some time in your bouncer - and allowed mom to occasionally shower :)

We had a lot of fun Skyping with dad but can't wait til he's back!

Two Weeks

11.28.11

Adam you are two weeks old in these pictures. Dad loves to bathe you and you do such a great job now. At first you hated it but if the water's warm you're great.

11.28.11

Today was a big day for you and Mom. She took you to your two week appointment all by herself and boy your car seat is the heaviest thing she's lifted in a while. The big new of the day is you are 8 pounds 10 ounces!! The goals was 8 pounds 1 ounce so we know you're eating well!! You also grew one inch longer. You are in the 50% for weight and head circumference and 75% for length. Way to go!

Also, Mom and you went to the hospital for your third and final blood test. The pricked your heel (again!) and wrapped you up in this red bandage. You did awesome there too. You didn't cry at all! ... Until you got home and wanted FOOD!

Also, on Saturday your umbilical cord fell off. Your little outie belly button is looking great. Keep up the good work bud!

One Week

I am going to try to post a picture of Adam every week. I'm a little behind but I think this will be fun to post every Monday on Adam's progress.

One Week Old

11.21.11

Adam, today was our first day alone just Mom and son and we did great - got us both fed and me showered and even had a photo shoot. Kris Ryan came and took some photos of you and me and helped me learn how to best take baby photos. You did awesome! You were circumsized on Thursday and were really tough - didn't even cry after the shot. You weighed 7.7 on Thursday and the goal is for you to weigh your birth weight at your two week appointment. Hopefully Mommy's milk is good for you! :)



photo courtsey Kris Ryan