My First Easter

Gigi trying to steal my basket!!! My new lion trying to bite my arm!

This is my first Easter. My mom and dad got me an Easter basket with a lion, some new pacifiers, some teething keys and mommy and daddy's favorite candy. My grandparents also got me some gifts for Easter. Tonight at church we watched The Passion of the Christ and I slept the whole time. These are my Easter pictures my mom took. Gigi wanted my Easter basket!

Two Months Old

Today I am two months old. I am growing so much. I'm now wearing 0-3 months clothes and I am eating like a champ. My mom had to go back to work this week so my Mamaw is staying with me. I have now rolled over from my belly to my back, started paying attention to rattles, and can follow sounds to see what is making them. I try talking but nobody understands me yet. The pictures with this blog are from Sears. We had our family pictures made when I was 7 weeks old. Look how high my head is when I'm on my belly!

Six Weeks Old

Me, Natalie and Gigi watching cartoons My Aunt Lara

My first time going to church

I am now six wks old and I am really growing. My mommy and daddy said my legs are getting really long. I am still wearing newborn clothes but soon I should be able to wear 0-3 months. I went to the doctor yesterday for a weight check and I weigh 7lbs 5.5 oz. I had to go to Children's last Wednesday to have my blood tested and the results looked really good. The doctor said that I don't have to have any more blood tests because my anemia is under control. I just have to keep taking my iron drops every day. I am staying awake more during the day and sleeping good at night. I am starting to enjoy my bouncer and swing and activity pad. I've been to church a couple of times and sleep through the entire service most of the time. My aunt Lara and cousin Natalie also came to see me. I really like them and can't wait until I am big enough to play with Natalie and Charles!

Three Weeks Old

Sleeping during tummy time My cousin Maggie came to see me Aunt Babo, Aunt Tenna and Maggie came to see me on Tuesday. This is Babo and Maggie.

My papaw came to see me. He was afraid to hold me because I'm so tiny.

I was just ready for the world to go away and let me sleep...

I turned 3 weeks old on Monday. I am really enjoying being home with my parents. I like to eat and sleep and lift my head up when I lay on my tummy. I've had to go to the doctor twice this week. I had my 3 week appt with my pediatrician and I gained a whole 2 ounces in one week. I am 3% on weight and 6% on height, but I'll catch up to the other kids soon enough. My doctor said this isn't enough so my mom has to feed me an additional bottle 3 times a day to make me gain weight. I am also still anemic so I have to take an iron supplement and get my blood tested regularly. I had to go to Children's today to have my blood tested. The pediatrician called and said my anemia is stable and I have to go back Monday for another blood test. I am really tired of getting stuck with needles although my mom says I am tougher than she is. Here are some pictures of the past week.

Two Weeks Old

This is my favorite place to sleep. Four generations: Fred & Lib Heaton, Teresa Steele, Chris Reid and Matthew

Today I am two weeks old. I am really enjoying being home. I am making my parents stay on their toes! I have been to two pediatrician appointments and they say everything is looking really good. I weigh 6 lbs and 2.5 ounces and my parents have to feed me every two hours to make me gain some weight. Gigi is getting used to me too. She wants to sleep under my blanket with me.

Day Eleven - February 5th

HE'S HOME!!! and sleeping great in his bed. Thank you so much for all of your prayers! I'll add more pictures when I get some sleep :). It has been a long day...

Day Ten - February 4th

Today I sacked out in Dad's arms after my bottle. I've had an eventful day. They removed my NG tube and IV. I've been eating almost 2 ounces at every feeding. I got to try my car seat out for the car seat test (I had to stay in there for 20 min which is the time it takes Mom and Dad to get home). I had the Tennessee PKU test and my hearing test. I should be released tomorrow assuming everything goes well tonight. I am so ready to get home and sleep in my bed.