My cute little baby

I told Miguel last week that I could not believe we had a baby and how he was made. I mean I know how it all happens but it's such a complex thing, even if it happens every day. Luke started out as this tiny microscopic thing made out of a couple of cells and developed inside of me and turned into this cute little butterball. It's almost incomprehensible to me. I just can't believe it! He's so cute it makes me want another one. We'll probably try for kid #2 in a year, give or take a few months.

Here is a picture from Texas vs. OU weekend and one where he found his hand (he's two months in that picture). Same baby in both pictures taken within a few days of each other, even if it looks like a different kid. I also included a video of my cute child.

At his 9 week check-up he got 3 shots and some drops in his mouth. He cried but did pretty good. Miguel and I got the H1N1 flu mist vaccine since our jobs put us in so much contact with others and we have such a young baby.

He weighed 12 pounds 7 ounces (75% percentile for his age). He measured 24 1/4 inches long (90% percentile). Head was 40 cm.


Basically my teeny 2 month old baby is right on track for the size of a healthy 3-4 month old. But isn't that common, especially in boys? I prefer him to be hefty, even though he's slim in the torso (probably will have a long torso and be tall) he can still roll over on the other babies, just like I hoped he'd do.

I need to go tend to my healthy baby now.

-Megan

Funny video

This video is from several weeks ago, on October 7th. I know babies aren't all that entertaining but watch to the end, it has a surprise ending.

The video posted below is from October 13th. He never wants to perform with a camera in his face. He does this really cute thing where he sort of shrugs his shoulder and furrows his brow a little, smiles curiously and says, "a-ooo?" over and over. So funny.

-Megan

C is for cricket

Pictures from within the last week. He's doing so much moving, squirming, and "talking."

Here is Luke playing for the camera again. There's a little down time but he always delivers his coos and smiles.

Sometimes I look at him and can't believe I have a kid but other times it seems so normal.

-Megan

Video

Here is some video of my cute, cute baby. I haven't been writing as much because he requires a lot of my time while I'm still home, and when he's sleeping or entertaining himself with the ceiling, I use that time to eat or pick up or do laundry. So posting isn't a big thing right now. I do go back to work next Tuesday and I'm so sad but I'm looking at it like a challenge because that class is not with it! Anyway, he'll be with my mother-in-law and she's doing well with him the couple of times we've left him with her. I hope I don't miss too much while I'm at work but I've got nights, weekends, holidays, and the summer.

Cue the cuteness at 9 seconds in.

Hopefully I can get some more up soon but he finally cooperated with me. He usually turns off the charm and cuteness once he sees the camera. I'll also get some recent pictures up. He's growing and changing so much it's hard to believe it's been 8 weeks.

-Megan, Proud Mom

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.

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.

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