Monday, August 30, 2010

One Month

Can't believe it has been a month since Luke was born. I have to be honest... the first three weeks seem like they took 3 years but the last week flew by us. Probably Mike going back to work may have something to do with time going faster. It was not too bad with him being gone... only a few days were bad. Lots has happened in the last month... having to do with Luke. It has been very trying for Mike and I both to learn Luke and his habits and ways. We forgot just how hard it was to have a newborn. Mikayla was a much better sleeper... all you had to do was put her in bed and she was out. Not with Luke... he likes to fight sleep. Since we are getting used to the about him it is getting a little easier... not easy but easier. At two weeks, we found out that he is allergic to my milk so we had to switch him to formula... expensive formula at that. Before we found out about the milk, if Luke was awake he was screaming... and when I say screaming... I mean SCREAMING!!! It was about enough to make Mike and I both lose our minds. Since being on the new formula things are getting better. He still is not a good sleeper but he does not scream all the time.
Around the same time as the milk issue we also found out that Luke is deaf. He did not pass the newborn hearing screening test but we did not think it was a big deal. Mikayla never passed it as a newborn, we just finally knew she could hear. Well, we realized he was not responding to any sounds... including Duke barking right beside his head. To make a long story short, we had him tested at Vanderbilt and the result was that his ears are not working properly. On September 10, he is going to be fitted for hearing aids. Lots of things to come for little Luke. I will try to keep updates when we have any. It is harder to keep this updated these days... I want to sleep during my free time.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Some updated pictures of baby Luke and big sister Mikayla










Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Luke went for his first doctor appointment today. They wanted to get a weight check and a check of his jaundice... both were fine. He lost 5 oz before we left the hospital but had gained 2oz when he was weighed today. His jaundice number was fine also. To check his jaundice the nurse had to take some blood so he got his heel pricked and he was soooooo mad. Poor guy. He is eating great... I feel like that is all I do is feed him. Much change from the way Mikayla was as a baby. Last night he slept for a 5 hour stretch and also a 4 hour as well. I had to wake him up for both feedings!!! Mikayla was a good sleeper from the beginning also. Mikayla is still loving he little brother. She didn't know what to think today at the doctor when she was not the one being examined. I am feeling good... for the most part, enjoying having Mike home with us. He is such an incredible daddy and hubby!! So thankful for him!!
Mikayla reading the newspaper.





















Monday, August 2, 2010

First Night Home

Our first night home was exactly what I expected. We were up about every three hours to eat. Eating is going very well. Luke is just a really good baby. We have been blessed with two beautiful, good kids. Put some pics on here from our first day home. Off now to feed my little man. More to come.















Sunday, August 1, 2010

Luke's Day 2

Luke and Mommy are doing great. He has been such a good baby in the hospital... hoping when we get home today that this will continue. Mikayla LOVES, LOVES her baby brother!! She wants to kiss and hug him, show him her toys, and she also wants him to color with her. We are going to really have to watch her with him so she doe not squish him!! He is eating good. As of yesterday morning he had lost 2 oz. The pediatrician has him right now to do all his observation for today. He is also getting his circumcision this morning. Poor guy. Ready to get our whole family home... going this morning. Ready to sleep in my own bed and shower in my own shower. We will actually go on our first outing tomorrow. I have to go to the dr. to get my staples out. So glad that Mike gets to have 3 weeks off with us... have a feeling we will really need each other for these first few weeks. We ask for prayers for our first night home tonight.