Friday, March 12, 2010

Double Trouble!

I might use that term a lot in the next few years...but honestly, for now, it's not that bad!
I am loving having a newborn in the house again! Even though my oldest is not that old, it's hard to remember that he was even a bit smaller at birth! And now he seems so huge!
Judah is a great baby! He had a first "milestone" yesterday as the last bit of umbilical cord fell off from his belly button! So excited to give him a real bath now!
Judah is very consistent with when he wants to eat, and he is very efficient about it! The nurses in the hospital kept getting upset with me that I wasn't doing enough to keep him awake and make him eat longer, but he seemed satisfied. And my dr. is okay with it, and he is gaining weight at a very normal rate! He's just quick. Just like his delivery, and maybe we are just seeing an early trend in his personality. Very chill, very efficient, and just like Micah he seems to greatly enjoy personal touch!
Micah is doing well in the transition, for all that he is going through. He is 15 months today! Time flies! We had a check-up with both boys yesterday (and thank goodness for both of us being there!) and though Judah slept through most of it, Micah has become so much more aware of what goes on. And he wasn't happy about it. Not happy to be measured or poked or examined or anything. And certainly not happy about shots! Hopefully he won't remember I was the one holding him down to get them. Don't want him to think of me as the bad one! It's the nurse really!
But even through all of that, as well as having 6 teeth coming in right now (2 more molars and all 4 eye teeth!!!), and the whole transition of another baby in the house, he is doing great! He is talking up a storm lately, trying to repeat everything we say. He likes to say Judah's name, loves to touch him and give kisses, and goes right to him whenever he cries, as if he is going to be the one to help him. How sweet.
He has been trying to get a bit more attention than usual. But that's about the extent of it. He still sleeps great at night and for naps, he still tries to be the best big brother he knows how in his 15 month mind, and if it means that he just wants more hugs and time on my lap...well, I think I am okay with that!

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