First things first- Baby Luke has been given a nickname that is sure to stick around forever because it is just that awesome, and his brother is the one who has bestowed it-- Bear. It is apt because the child is a bear in size and appetite, and it is one of those names that will easily go with him into sports. Bear.
Bear had jaundice leaving the hospital which meant a trip to the doctor only a couple days after settling back into life at home. His level was just high enough that we had to use a bili blanket for about 2.5 days. We are not newcomers to jaundice so this was not something that we were stressed out about. With Jack it was the bili lights that were brought into our house and they stayed forever, about two weeks, and we had a home nurse come visit us every day. In comparison 2.5 days of a bili blanket was nothing, and I recommend the bili blanket over the lights- for us it was easier and you still get to hold your new baby.
Upon leaving our doctor's appt. we were given a bag with formula even though I told them I nursed, to which they replied it was just their standard parting gift for new parents. Thanks. In it there was also a Baby's First Year Book, as I scanned it I read this line: Sometimes older children display frustration by talking back, doing something he knows is forbidden, or literally shouting for attention. We can honestly go check, check, and check to all of the above. Oh yes, Jack is having problems adjusting to his new brother. He is not mean to his brother, but his mood and behavior have taken a nose dive. Jack has let it be known that he wants a sister instead. ( Like a sister would make it all better).
Our newest addition spent the first week of life being an excellent baby-- we were shocked and amazed that a child could respond like this. Now we are nearing the two week mark and things are starting to look a little different so we have great fear for the future. He obviously has some gas issues because he scrunches up and grunts and turns red and all for nothing. He wants to nurse all the time and noticeable naps aren't really happening during the day. He will sleep in my arms but when I try to put him in a chair or his bed he wakes up, cries, makes baby noises, and etc. This change has us holding our breath. The sleep thing was important to us as it took Jack over 6-8 months to "technically" sleep through the night. Keeping that in mind, I wanted to make sure we did not enter into the vicious cycle of overly tired baby, and with this whole I will not sleep in my bed thing going on I am not sure what is going to happen. I put him in his bed almost asleep this afternoon hoping he would end up falling asleep, but it is now 30 mins. later and I can hear that he is not asleep.
Size wise he is a bear because by one week out from the hospital he had already gained all his weight back and even added a few ounces to the scale. It usually takes two weeks to regain the weight but our guy has gone above and beyond the call of duty. I am not in regular jeans yet, so all his weight gain hasn't zapped me into model thin shape, but I have lost 20 of the 40 lbs. I gained. However, with all the delicious cookies and treats we have been given I may gain those 20 lbs. right back in a matter of days.
Jack celebrated his 3rd birthday this week!! I have made him cheesecake the last two years, but this year we knew my making a cake would not be in the cards, and he wanted a chocolate cake anyway. We decided to go for the Dairy Queen cake option. Pete was sent to make arrangements and a Cars cake was brought home. Nice. There was even a large plastic Lightning McQueen that vrooms on top of the cake. Added bonus. It was a pretty laid back day and not overly exciting, hopefully he can forgive us our laziness and know that next year we will do something awesome.
Jack is also crazy funny. He was wearing a red jacket with velcro. He pulled it apart and held it out to his sides. Pete told him he was Super Grover. Jack replied- No I am the guy from Beat It.
( He was saying that he was Michael Jackson from the Beat It video where he pulls back his red jacket while dancing). Jack then went on to sing: Beat It Just Beat It No One Likes To Be Defeated.
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