Monday, June 11, 2012

Our perfect little genius

So lots have been going in the life of Caleb lately. I will try to update you all as best as I can.

Last Thursday we had Caleb's newborn photos (at 6 days old!) with Jess. He was such a sport, I am so excited to get the photos back and show everyone. I am sure they will turn out wonderful. Jess has always done a great job with our photos in the past so we couldn't go wrong.

Sunday we decided to venture out to church with the little man. He was wonderful through the whole thing, no fussing at all. After mass we were welcomed and congratulated by so many people. It was so nice knowing that everyone recognized such an important milestone in our lives. After church we headed to Eau Claire to do a bunch of errands. Even with going in and out of the car about a zillion times, Caleb slept through the whole thing! He even went about 4+ hours between feedings without even a peep. After we got home we got about 2 hours of attentiveness and his big beautiful eyes. It was so fun to interact with him when he was so awake.

Today was his first appointment with his new pediatrician. Ben and I were taking bets on how much he weighed. He left the hospital at 8 lbs 8 oz and at my lactation appointment last Wednesday he was up to 8  lbs 14 oz. I was figuring he would be about 9 lbs, maybe a bit more. Ben was guessing about 9 lbs 3 oz. He weighed in at 9 lb 13 oz!! He gained almost a pound in 5 days! I knew he was a good eater but WOW! His weight is in the 90th percentile and his height is in the 97th percentile! Everything else checked out great; the doctor confirmed he was the perfect little boy. :)

Once again, after the appointment, we had a few errands to run and he slept through it all. We are so thankful he rides in the car so well. On Wednesday I plan on heading out to Mom and Dad's with Caleb so I am hoping the 2.5 hour drive will go as well as the rest of our outings.

Our little genius was able to find his thumb one afternoon when he was fussing. He calmed himself down with it almost immediately. Only thing is when he went to pull it out, he was tugging on his cheek and screaming like crazy. Good thing Mommy was there to save the day!



And of course, can't have too many pictures of the little man just hanging out. 



"Mom, quit with the pictures!" :)

Hope all is well with everyone. Our plan for the evening is, once again, cuddling with the little man.


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