William 1 Month
My sweet boy. I have fallen hard. So hard in love with you. Don't all girls fall in love hard? Mommas are no exception. You stole my heart and I don't want you to ever let it go. You are so beautiful. I can't stop staring. Your lips. Your fingers. The way your little mouth moves when you are sleeping. You are so quiet. You don't have a real cry. You grunt. And occasionally call out. But no real cry. You are very laid back and easy going. Daddy calls you 'Hiccup.' Once you start hiccuping, it's like you can't stop. Ava loves you. Really loves you. You have fit into our family so well. There was no adjusting- it's like you just slipped in because you were always meant to be here with us and we were just waiting for you. You have brought us nothing but joy and we are so blessed that you are ours. This is just the beginning!
Length: 22 inches. 21 inches at 2 weeks
Weight: 10 pounds, 5 ounces. 8 pounds, 10 (?) ounces at 2 weeks.
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Dark Blue
Feeding: Breastmilk. You had a little formula in the nursery at the hospital. Daddy tried to give you a bottle one night, so Mommy could sleep. You and I have been doing amazingly well with breastfeeding. No problems latching. No problems with supply. Everything has been perfect!
Diapers: Newborns from 10/2-10/27. Currently size 1.
Clothing: I squeezed you into a newborn onesie one last time on November 1st. And by squeezed, I mean you were a stuffed sausage. Currently 0-3 months.
Daily Routine: Sleepy Newborn Phase. Sleep, Eat, Diaper Change. Repeat.
Things You Do: You are so strong. Your head control is so advanced. That was nice when your sister
scooped you out of the swing and carried you across the living room at 2 weeks old. No floppy head for you! You are very alert. Your doctor has even commented that you are so alert and that you are going to be a very smart boy!
Sweet Moments: The first time you stared into my eyes. Like really stared. You stole my heart. Seeing all the sweet moments between you and Ava is so special. From holding hands, to her giving you little kisses, to her putting blankets on you when I am not around. She loves you. I want nothing more than this to be the beginning of a special relationship the two of you will have.
Favorite Toy: Ava has introduced you to your elephant. He doesn't have a name yet and there's a good chance your sister has stolen him. You enjoy your swing. We've started tummy time.
Funny Moments: Ava carrying you across the living room was funny after the fact. Mommy thought she was going to have a heart attack.
Milestones and Other Events
October 2, 2013: You entered the world at 4:21 am.
October 4, 2013: We brought you home from the hospital.
October 7, 2013: First Doctors Appointment
October 8, 2013: First Bath at home.
October 9, 2013: Your circumcision.
October 17, 2013: 2 week appointment
October 22, 2013: First Tummy Time. First bath in the puj tub.
October 29, 2013: Newborn Screening.
October 31, 2013: First Halloween.
November 2, 2013: Attended your first birthday party and baby shower.
