This is Zachary when he wakes up in the morning. I was able to catch it all on video!
Zachary, mom and I took to the roads of East Orlando to run a few errands this afternoon. First stop was Burlington Coat Factory. We stopped here to look for shoes for me, pajamas for the girly twirlies, and baby stuff for Zachary and Miss soon-to-be-here Addyson. A little fussy here and there, but mom carried Z in his Baby Ktan so he was pretty content.
After about an hour in BFC, mom and dad were quite hungry. Lucky for us, Steak 'n Shake was next door! A couple of double steakburgers with cheese, fries, and a large chocolate chip cooke dough shake to share and we were set. While we ate, Zachary ate heartily at the boob (of course!).
Next up was Lowes. Zachary stayed in the van with mom for some 'alert time' while I went in to get some gutter repair caulk and a large garden hose. A few minutes later we headed to BJs for some a few groceries.
Now we're home and Zachary is happily eating again...and dozing off! What a pleasant day with a pleasant baby boy!
Zachary rolled over from belly to back (on purpose, not accident) for the first time today. He was even in a great mood when Daddy got home and showed him his new skill. So cute!
5wks. 3 days old
Zachary saw his reflection in the mirror for the first time last night after his bath.
Also, this picture was taken at the pool yesterday.
Zachary had his one month doctor appointment with Dr. Li this afternoon. Mom fed him beforehand, so he was in good spirits. His vitals:
Weight: 9 lbs (25th percentile)
Height: 22 in (75th percentile)
Head: 15.5 in (75th percentile
Dr. Li was impressed with his maturity. He was well-behaved on the table, lifted his head, and pushed with his arms when on his belly. Afterwards, the nurse came in to administer his Hepatits B vaccination (his second). I held his arms and right leg while she quickly stuck him in the left thigh. The initial shock was evident and he let out a scream, but it only lasted about a minute or two. After being picked up, he was right back to normal. Such a brave boy!
Mister Man came to visit me today at work. He fussed a bit at the beginning and the end, but all in all it was a nice visit. Mom and I had lunch from black bean deli. Two Cuban sandwiches and plantains...yum! Zachary got to visit with everyone in my suite, but couldn't get to the others (maybe next time). Mom says they are on their way to grandmas now!
I think I'm going to put the baby in his "sling" and walk around Ikea with Daddy today. I'll let you know how it goes when we get back!
They seem to be a bit better. Today I've been laying him in his bassinet every time he falls asleep...unless he is wet or hungry he will sleep longer there than in my arms. Maybe this is because he is getting older now:-) Either way, it sure makes my life easier! I've been able to shower (and actually shave my legs), do some laundry, eat lunch and play some RockBand with the girlies!
Today is Friday and Daddy will be home with us this weekend. This is great because poor Justin doesn't get much time with baby JJ during the week. By the time he gets home, we have to do dinner and then the baby starts getting cranky and wants to lay down for the night. We've been giving him his baths at around 8pm each evening so he stays up until 9pm.
The girls have been a HUGE help for me! Today for instance, they started vacuuming without being asked! They have no problem changing baby JJ, folding his clothes, washing his cloth diapers, doing laundry and dishes. Ashlyn even swept and mopped for me this week. We're so lucky to have such wonderful girls!!
After a fun day filled with colic, Zachary wakes up today on the right side of the bed. He has already smiled and is alert to what we are all doing around him. I have him in his bouncy chair while I am making waffles for breakfast and he is just content to be watching us. I do have to change his scenery every so often but he is happy today which is the most important!
Yesterday was plain awful!! hehe
We have been going on walks like twice a day since we got home from the hospital and today he starts screaming halfway through it! He was just tired because after a few minutes he fell right to sleep. Now we're home, he ate and now is laying in my lap...pooping. Life is so tough when you're 3 weeks old!
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