Update #1

I'm going to try to get on the next few days and finish this update in a few blocks. I'm totally slacking on posting, reading, replying, etc... just know that it doesn't mean I'm not thinking of everyone, things are just busy. Richard took the week off and is trying to get some stuff done for work during Blake's naps as well as working on 2 of our other house computers. So my time on-line is limited to right before bed. But, I'd rather he have the time on the computer while Blake is sleeping then having me try to deal with Blake and Colby at the same time right now. Next week my mom is coming to help out so I should be able to get on a bit more during the day, but we will see....

Anyway! Onto the update for today...

Colby is doing great we took him to the doctors on Monday and he now weighs 7lb 11oz which is up an ounce from his discharge weight. We don't have to go back until the 19th. (much better than every other day I did with Blake)

We are still working on trying to figure him out, why don't they have programing manuals?? Somethings we have already figured out... he prefers to lay on his side compared to his back (yes, yes, YES I know all the research says that back to sleep is the best way for an infant to sleep, but we talked to his doctor and he sleeps on a sleep positioner and it is more of a modified back position than an actual side sleep.) He figured out nursing quickly, and other than a few minor issues he's pretty much a champ at it... now if I could only figure out how to convince him that his comfortable position is so NOOOOTTTTT comfortable for me!

He is sleeping in about 4 hour blocks at night which is a blessing! It still takes a bit of time to get him back to sleep but getting 3.5 hours of sleep at a time with a 6 day old... I don't think I can complain!

I have some new pics of him, but they are still on the camera... soon I'll post new pics!

Tomorrow... an update on Blake

14 comments:

  1. I am so glad that things are going well! That is wonderful news. We all understand why you are a bit busy for blogging- take care of that fabulous family!

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  2. How wonderful that God has blessed you with such a great sleeper, eater, and just a son that knows how he wants to sleep! ha. I hope all is well with Blake adjusting to the new baby, too.

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  3. So glad things are going well! And YAY for sleep too!
    I am totally impressed you are even thinking about the computer. Shoot, when Wy was 6 days old I hardly knew my own name....so you are a Super Hero in my book!
    Can't wait for Blake's update...hope he's still enjoying being the Big Brother. HUGS!

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  4. Sheez. I think we're all totally expecting you to be reading ALL of the blogs and commenting, too. Um-hmm. Uh- NOPE.

    Congrats on this new journey with two. What a fun ride. Sleep now. Really, sleep. Stop reading...

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  5. glad he is doing so well!!!!

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  6. So glad things are going well. Take care of yourself and sleep when you can:) Oh and have lots of fun!

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  7. glad 2 hear all is going well!!

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  8. Congrats again - and I, too, am glad things are going so well . . . I hope Blake is adjusting!

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  9. glad it seems to be going well for you! how's recovery from the c/s going? glad nursing is working out too! i've been thinking of you!

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  10. So glad everything is going well. My older son preferred his side too and we wedged him kinda on his back by kinda on his side with these cool foamy things we had.

    :-)

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  11. Thanks for the updates... I am so glad that things are going well... I'm sure you'll figure Colby out soon...

    PS- babies should come with a manual.. LOL - just kidding

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  12. Thanks for the updates! It sounds like everyone is settling in well.

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  13. Glad to hear that you and Colby are doing well and that Blake is doing well also. Glad to hear that you get to sleep a little bit anyways!! That's GREAT!!!!

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  14. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. My friend's baby slept in that side position too. He hated the back just like colby. Can't wait for an update on Blake and some pics of Colby and his big bro!

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