Better known as Baby Hank. He was born January 12 at 7:49 am, weighing in at 8 lbs, 14 oz, and measuring 21" -- with a 15" head, we might add. Yes, he's a big old boy. And a planned c-section. ;)
We've been home since last Thursday afternoon, and everyone is adjusting. Milo is the best big brother we could ask for -- he sure does love his baby brother. But if anything doesn't go *exactly* his way, a monster meltdown ensues. Especially at bedtime. But, what can you do? He is 3, after all.
Hank did have a small bout with jaundice (hence the yellowish-orangeish complexion he's sporting), but only spent one day on the bili-bed in the hospital. We followed up with our pediatrician on Friday, and Hank looked so good, they didn't even take more blood. That, and he was only 3 oz from reaching his birth weight again (he was down to 8 lb, 4 oz two days before that).
As for sleep, we're actually doing really, really well. Hank goes between 3-4 hours between feedings at night. Of course, it does take him about an hour to eat each time, so we're getting about 7 hours total.
That's all I can remember for now. And it's taken me almost a week to finish this post and edit the pictures. But, as promised, here they are! Oh -- one more thing. Here's a link to Hank's online birth announcement: http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=ff76ad40-ff7e-4764-b447-9acc9df860ca&babyid=711d5609-9540-4264-a41b-5a939cdcaf1b
1 comment:
Happy Baby - ing Erica! He, just like his big brother is gorgeous. And although his head may be big - C section babies have such perfect heads!
Congrats to the whole family!
Anna Thomas
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