On Wednesday, Caleb got his first sponge bath since we've been home from the hospital. His belly button cord also fell off that afternoon. So many firsts for one little guy!
He also had another doctor's appointment yesterday to check his weight since this is my first time nursing. He now weighs 7 lbs 10 oz, which was a gain of 5 oz in three days. So, they think he's doing well. Hooray! Before today he's been eating every two hours during the day and every three-four at night, and he goes a full 40 minutes so I'd say we're doing well. But, it's good to hear the pediatrician confirm it. We don't have to go in again until his one-month well check-up. She did, however, agree with me that he still looks yellow (especially for him being nine days old yesterday) and ordered a follow-up billy rubin check just to make sure everything was okay. But, a different doctor called me back with the results and said everything looks fine. So, we'll just pray that his color goes back to normal soon and that I don't worry about every little thing. I'm so thankful for my two little boys!
On Wednesday, Caleb got his first sponge bath since we've been home from the hospital. His belly button cord also fell off that afternoon. So many firsts for one little guy!
He also had another doctor's appointment yesterday to check his weight since this is my first time nursing. He now weighs 7 lbs 10 oz, which was a gain of 5 oz in three days. So, they think he's doing well. Hooray! Before today he's been eating every two hours during the day and every three-four at night, and he goes a full 40 minutes so I'd say we're doing well. But, it's good to hear the pediatrician confirm it. We don't have to go in again until his one-month well check-up. She did, however, agree with me that he still looks yellow (especially for him being nine days old yesterday) and ordered a follow-up billy rubin check just to make sure everything was okay. But, a different doctor called me back with the results and said everything looks fine. So, we'll just pray that his color goes back to normal soon and that I don't worry about every little thing. I'm so thankful for my two little boys!
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dear valerie....
what a precious family you have! i've always thought joshua was absolutely adorable. and caleb luke is SO SO SWEET and beautiful! i hope things are going well for you all during this transition! recovering from surgery, with babies, is no picnic. i just LOVED the tribute you wrote about shawn! i'm SO GLAD that God blessed you with such a man! because you are such a precious girl!
much love!
....julie
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