Week 2

Week 2:

If each week had to have a theme this one would probably be called "The Week of the Doctor Visits." On Tuesday we visited the pediatrician again and had Reed circumcised. The little guy was a trooper and just sucked on my finger, held onto my hands, and made the most heart-breaking little grunts during the procedure. Since I hadn't been cleared to drive yet Nonna (Debbie) gave us a ride and we added to the drama of the day with the car battery dying and the appointment lasting almost 2 1/2 hours!

On Wednesday we got a ride from Nonna again but this time it was for my doctor visit and I was in and out of the office in about 10 minutes. I'm healing well, but still no exercise or house work for 5 more weeks (I'm going to go crazy)! When we got home Jon's aunt Paula brought me lunch and snuggled with Reed. She offered to stay home with him if I would go back to work - sorry lady that ain't happening! Wednesday night we had a bunch of friends over to watch the Arsenal Champions League game and to eat pizza. The nice thing about a bunch of visitors is that they all want to hold the baby and you get a chance to eat!

Thursday was Reed's follow-up appointment at the Pediatrician. Even though I had received the green light to drive from my doctor, I decided wielding a carseat and juggling a diaper bag, etc. was too much for my post-op self so Grandma Kelley gave us a ride. We were told Reed was a "Five Star Baby" and that he was gaining weight so well that they trusted him to let us know when he is hungry and we no longer have to wake him up at night. This was awesome news! He still has been waking up about two or three times each night, but Jon has been super Dad and has covered one shift, letting me get a solid 5 or so hours of sleep straight. Shannon and Heidi stopped by after work to meet Reed and of course fell in love with him. Now for the bad news. . . I told you it was the week of Doctor visits and it was topped off with Dodger having to go to the vet. He is having some knee issues and in an effort to keep it from turning into full-blown arthritis he is only allowed to walk (no running, cross-country ski pulling, etc.) for the next 6-8 months. So much for my dog helping me get back into shape!

Doctor visits are no fun!

Friday we FINALLY got to stay home and relax. Karl came by after work for a quick visit and then Cameron came over for Dinner and to watch Boardwalk Empire (standard Friday Date Night) he even watched Reed for about 15 minutes while Jon and I walked Dodger.

Saturday we took a huge step as parents and left Reed with my Mom and Dad while we went out to dinner. Of course we went to sushi - I've been deprived for 9+ months and it was great to spend a little time just the two of us. Reed did great for Grandma and Papa and they of course want to babysit again sometime soon.

Sarah and Reed saying goodbye before dinner out with Jon

Sunday morning we took a "family" walk. Jon was in charge of Dodger and I got to strap Reed into the Baby Bjorn. He loved it and fell asleep as soon as we started walking. The Parlier Compound and Cameron came over to watch the Aresenal game and then we had a quiet afternoon of napping, eating, and watching TV.

First time out with the Baby Bjorn

I feel like Monday was mine and Reed's first real day at home and I absolutely loved it. In the morning we went for a walk, and did some chores around the house. Between feedings he alternated between being completely passed out and being wide awake looking around and even interacting with me a bit. Melissa brought us lunch and we got caught up on Project Runway. Jon came home early for a meeting and we got to take a family walk before he had to leave for soccer. I wish Reed was a little older and I felt comfortable taking him out - it is playoffs for team Slizzard, I guess we will just have to wait for next season. The most exciting part of today was the fact that Reed wore the same outfit all day. I know this sounds totally lame. But since his circumcision he has been wetting through his diaper, necessitating a costume change, on average about 5 times a day. Hopefully the new diapers and the healed winky mean fewer overflows in our future!

Weekly Statistics:

Weight: 8 lbs 4 oz
Nicknames: Reedster, Reedcito (Thanks Shannon!)
Favorite Moment with Dad: Three diaper changes in 10 minutes
Discovery: Thumbs are fun to suck on!
Something Mom did for herself: Went out to dinner with Jon to celebrate her Birthday
Milestone: It's not a "real" milestone, but being circumcised is kind of a big deal
Outfit of the week:

Only outfit this week not to be the victim of a "blowout" or "overflow"