We have very much enjoyed being home with our little guy. The girls are loving having him home and often want to hold him and give him hugs and kisses! They are so sweet with him. He's been a great addition to our family.
So far, he has been really chill and really only fusses if he's hungry, tired, or needs a clean diaper. During the day, he is eating every 3-4 hours, except in the evening where he cluster feeds so he's eating every 2 hours or so. At night, he goes anywhere between 3-4 hours between feedings. I have been setting my alarm to make sure he does eat at least every 4 hours, but he typically stirs before my alarm goes off. After our doctor appointment next week, I will probably no longer set my alarm and just let him eat when he's ready to at nighttime.
The transition from 2 to 3 kids hasn't been too difficulty thus far. The girls still go to school Tuesday through Thursday, which has been nice. Nighttime is usually the most challenging time so far because the girls are exhausted, so exhausted that at least one of them throws a fit (lately it's been Natalie).
Austin had his first doctor's appointment on Tuesday. The doctor said everything looks good and she's not concerned with anything at this time. We go back next week, which would have been his regular, routine check-up if he didn't have to be in the NICU.
Weight: 9lb 5oz (above 95 percentile)
Height: 21.5 inches (between 90 and 95 percentile)
Head Circumference: 37 cm (75 percentile)
I want to take some newborn pictures of him, but just haven't gotten around to it quite yet, so more to come!
Rusty isn't too sure about the little guy and has been our shadow lately...probably so we know he's still here!
So far he likes the mamaroo on the car ride setting the best.
His first piece of mail :)
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