The calm before the storm...Spencer was sleeping nicely before we woke him up for his bath.
What a big week for our little guy! Last Friday we had Spencer's 10 day pediatrician visit, including the big weigh-in where we found out that he now more than exceeds his birth weight (he was born at 7 lbs, 7 oz and as of Friday weighed in at 7 lbs, 10 oz...and we didn't even stuff his diaper with rocks!!). He had until two weeks from his birthday to get back to his birthweight, so Jon and I reveled in his success and celebrated with another post-doctor Starbucks latte!
Because of his weight gain we could now go through the night without waking him up. Spencer has so far slept for about 5 hours at a time at night...a nice treat for his tired mom and dad! During the day we can also spread out his feedings, but he seems to still like eating about every three hours. I am still nursing and that seems to get a little easier each day - and it's so nice knowing he's getting plenty of food. Spence had a tough day on Saturday and we couldn't seem to figure out why he was so fussy, but we think he may have had a little growth spurt and needed to eat every hour or two. Poor mom!!!
The rest of the weekend went pretty well for all of us. We took Spencer for two long walks in the park near us and then hit the bagel store and the local coffee shop. On Saturday Spencer joined his dad for college gameday...go Big Red...and yesterday he watched his second Broncos game.
As you can see from the pictures, Spencer had his first bath. Jon and I found the adventure quite comical although Spence did not share in our humor!
Today is the first day I am alone with the boys...Spencer is sitting right now in his bouncy chair and Barkley is pouting on the couch, wishing the rain would stop so we could go outside for a walk. Maybe we'll all just nap instead!!
Robyn
4 comments:
We am sorry that it took so long for us to get to your blogspot, because it is such a treat. Spencer is just adorable and it sounds like you and Jon are having a wonderful time parenting. We hope you are a little more rested. Not to worry, he'll be sleeping very well by the time he's in high school. His room is quite adorable. We really feel like we just had a visit with you guys. Your pictures are beautiful. By the way, Elise loves Chicago and so do we. Enjoy little Spencer, they grow soooo fast.
NY G and G are loving the pictures and your dialog. It is just like visiting him. I remember your first bath, Robyn---in the sink at Beech Hills. We are so glad you are having fun with your sweetie. There is one picture where he looks just like Jon (I think it's the one where he's crying!!!-just kidding). May you have many more celebratory lattes!
NY G and G are loving the pictures and your dialog. It is just like visiting him. I remember your first bath, Robyn---in the sink at Beech Hills. We are so glad you are having fun with your sweetie. There is one picture where he looks just like Jon (I think it's the one where he's crying!!!-just kidding). May you have many more celebratory lattes!
hey guys, hope all is going well. i know you have communicated with melissa a bit but daddy's been a little busy here in granbury. congrats on big-man spencer, he is quite the awesome little dude. im sure ya'll are having a wonderful time and im sure you are making great parents. quite a challenge, huh? any time you get frustrated just think what it would be like with 2.....ha ha hope to talk to you guys soon.
scott
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