Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Video of Luke and Mom

Here is video of Luke on his over-stimulating play mat and my mom trying to entertain him. I think he has hiccups again but he's using his voice toward the end of the video. He's so funny.

Monday, September 21, 2009

5 week Check-up and Videos

Today, at 5 weeks, Luke is 10 pounds 8 1/2 ounces.
He is 21 1/2 inches long. He didn't grow much in 3 weeks but I am going to measure him myself and see if they measured correctly.
His head measures 39 cm.

Here is a video from last week. He has the hiccups, as always, and he's trying to use his voice.

Check back for another one soon.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Luke is Growing

Okay, while he is sleeping and I have a chance, I want to update with his DRs check-ups.

At birth he was 7 lbs 9 oz; 19 3/4 inches long. He left the hospital at 7 lbs 6 oz.

At 1 week he was 7 lbs 13 oz; 20 1/2 inches long, and his head measured 14 inches around.

At 2 weeks he was 8 lbs 10 oz; 21 1/4 inches long, and his head measured 14.2 inches around. He also got his hepatitis B shot and had his blood taken for a standard 1-2 week test. He cried
(wouldn't you?) but did okay after a while. At the very end he did a mouth wide open cry with no noise for a good 3 seconds, then the wailing came. But he was fine, and I'm very proud of how good he is while we're there, especially considering the wait time.

The DR said he was measuring well in all the percentiles, I haven't looked it up, and that he was doing well so far. His next appointment is a 4 week check-up but the DR is out that week so we'll go at 5 weeks.

His circumcision was performed on August 20 and the bell fell off on August 27. His belly button cord fell off on August 30. All of that has healed well and he had his first real bath on September 2. He didn't cry but squirmed a lot. He seemed to like it enough and it will get better each time. He seems so little in his tub or even his swing, but he doesn't feel little!
We're still getting used to feedings, changings, how many little clothes and blankets and wash cloths he goes through in 2 days time, but it's been pretty good. We are lucky to have a healthy baby that is adjusting to life on the outside. He still loves to sleep on the chest with his head right under our chins, but I'm guessing that's his major comfort and we won't take that away. He's sleeping in the co-sleeper in the pack and play since he's still so little. He's doing well at night and we're sleeping a little better since he's out of our bed now. He's just great!
Here are some pictures of my handsome baby. Enjoy.





While he sleeps I need to finish folding his basket of clothes that have been sitting around for 2 days. Those things aren't so important that it has to get done right away- nothing is so important right now except attending to Luke, even if I am dead tired and my patience is wearing thin. We can't believe we're parents!

-Megan, even more of a mom