I can't believe how fast time flies. In a couple of days it will be 8 weeks since we brought our little bundle of joy home. We have had many ups and downs trying to adjust to parenthood. Trying to figure out what formula he should be on, is he suffering from acid reflux, what helps him get to sleep etc. Our little guy even spent a weekend in the hospital. He was so stuffed up and kept choking on mucus. The doctor in the ER wanted to monitor him just in case he had an infection. Luckily everything came back normal and he was discharged with just a small cold. Next he went through a Barium Swallow test for the acid reflux, we are still waiting on the results. I would love to say its been all wonderful since he's been born, but as i said before, we are adjusting to parenthood. I have had many small breakdowns feeling like a failure, but rest assured it has been well worth it and have looked forward to seeing him grow everyday. He is already just over 11 lbs way bigger then the 7 lbs we brought him home at. He has gained a couple of nicknames already....'Little Peanut', 'Little man', 'Bean'. I have no idea how and why we started calling him those but they sort of fit and will probably stick. I try to send Kyle a photo of Rayne every day so he doesn't miss the little opportunities of him growing that I see everyday.
Things I Love about my 'Little Peanut' at this stage:
-He smiles at me and its not gas. Many times I will look at him and smile and he ponders it and smiles back.
-When he is in a deep sleep and a noise is made or i brush his skin he jolts his whole body and throws his hands up like he's being held up.
-The cooing sounds
-He snores
-He sleeps the best when he's cuddled in my arms or laying on my chest.
-When hes hungry he sticks his tongue out until a bottle is in his mouth. He looks like a little frog.
-He's a mover, he never stops. When i have him on his back his legs and arms just keeping going. I put him down for a nap and he almost moved off the couch. CRAZY!
Here are some of my favorite photos:
