is that I am greeted every morning with the biggest smile and a happy squeal as soon as Elijah sees me .... What a way to start off the day each day!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
One of the best things about being a mom...
is that I am greeted every morning with the biggest smile and a happy squeal as soon as Elijah sees me .... What a way to start off the day each day!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Two months!
Elijah turned two months old on Sunday. I can't believe two months have gone by already. Now, I really believe those repeated words of advice, "Enjoy every moment because it is going to go by quickly!"
Today, Elijah had his two months doctor's appointment. He received the recommended immunization shots and he did great! P and I were anticipating that he would be screaming in pain, but he didn't, as we heard that babies cry hard when getting the shots. He cried briefly but was quickly comforted and before we knew it, it was over. I was so proud of him. He developed a slight fever in the late afternoon so we gave him Tylenol and he seems to be doing fine. I noticed that he was more clingy today than he usually is and wanted to be held more. I think he has a pretty mellow, easy-going temperment. He is a sweet, sweet baby.
The stats:
He is growing nicely. His height (23 inches) and weight (11 pounds 14ounces) were both in the 50th percentile. His head circumference was in the 25th percentile. His head is not growing as quickly as other parts of his body but it is nothing to be concerned about.
Every day he seems to be talking more. I love listening to P and Elijah discuss Obama's stimulus package, how the microwave works, and songs that rhyme the words cute and poop. They also like to sing worship songs together. It is really endearing to watch. P and I are secretly afraid that his first words will be "so cute!" because we say this all the time... ;)
Elijah had his first experience sleeping through the night. He slept from 7:30pm-ish to about 6:30am. Lately, he has been sleeping 7-8 hours, but last night was the longest stretch ever. You would think that I would have had a good night sleep, but I was up multiple times engorged and in pain because my body is now having to adjust to his longer stretch of sleep which equals less feeding at night.
We also left him with a friend for two hours while we went to a counseling session. It was weird being out without him, but it was great to be able to do that and not worry knowing he was in good hands. She said he was easy and mellow.
Even after two months, I still don't get tired of staring at him...it's too wonderful and marvelous to see and hold this small human being....God's design is absolutely marvelous and wonderful. I am in wonder of it all.
Today, Elijah had his two months doctor's appointment. He received the recommended immunization shots and he did great! P and I were anticipating that he would be screaming in pain, but he didn't, as we heard that babies cry hard when getting the shots. He cried briefly but was quickly comforted and before we knew it, it was over. I was so proud of him. He developed a slight fever in the late afternoon so we gave him Tylenol and he seems to be doing fine. I noticed that he was more clingy today than he usually is and wanted to be held more. I think he has a pretty mellow, easy-going temperment. He is a sweet, sweet baby.
The stats:
He is growing nicely. His height (23 inches) and weight (11 pounds 14ounces) were both in the 50th percentile. His head circumference was in the 25th percentile. His head is not growing as quickly as other parts of his body but it is nothing to be concerned about.
Every day he seems to be talking more. I love listening to P and Elijah discuss Obama's stimulus package, how the microwave works, and songs that rhyme the words cute and poop. They also like to sing worship songs together. It is really endearing to watch. P and I are secretly afraid that his first words will be "so cute!" because we say this all the time... ;)
Elijah had his first experience sleeping through the night. He slept from 7:30pm-ish to about 6:30am. Lately, he has been sleeping 7-8 hours, but last night was the longest stretch ever. You would think that I would have had a good night sleep, but I was up multiple times engorged and in pain because my body is now having to adjust to his longer stretch of sleep which equals less feeding at night.
We also left him with a friend for two hours while we went to a counseling session. It was weird being out without him, but it was great to be able to do that and not worry knowing he was in good hands. She said he was easy and mellow.
Even after two months, I still don't get tired of staring at him...it's too wonderful and marvelous to see and hold this small human being....God's design is absolutely marvelous and wonderful. I am in wonder of it all.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Sad...
My friend's son who was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality while she was pregnant went to be with Jesus. He lived for seven days. She posted a video celebrating his birth where you can see the deep love that the family shared for him. Now that I am a mom, his death affects me even more deeply... I am deeply sad with her and I am praying for God to sustain and comfort her in her time of loss.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Elijah excercises his voice!
Elijah (7 weeks) has been cooing a lot lately and it is one of my favorite things to do with him--talk! Here's a video of him talking to me about the objects he sees.
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