Eight Week Check-up

Today I went to the doctor for my 8-week checkup and first round of vaccinations. I can't believe I have all ready been around for 8 whole weeks. I weighted in at 11.9lbs (50 percentile) and was 23.25 inches long. I'm doing well and the doctor seemed very happy as he shined bright lights in my ears, eyes and mouth. He even just held me for a minute while he talked with my parents. I do have a bit of reflux which is super common in babies, but it causes me to 'spit up' a lot of my dinner which burns my tiny throat and makes me cry. I have been a not so happy camper the last few weeks, but I am gaining weight which is a great sign that the reflux isn't to terrible...tell my throat that doc! Anyway, my parents got some great tips on how to handle me during and after feedings, positioning my crib mattress and changing pad and a new formula to try with my mommy's breast milk. Even with being in a little bit of discomfort, I'm still a happy baby and enjoy being on my stomach to play, smiling some and of course sleeping! We go back to the doctor in another eight weeks.

Funny Picture

Here I am sleeping, minding my own business and my mommy is snapping away. Finally I put my hands up in a pose that could be captioned 'No More Pictures Please' or 'Don't Mess With the 8-Week Old Ninja Warrior'.

Baby on Board at the Nevada State Health Division

My mommy has decided to return to work a couple days a week, and I'm going with her! The Nevada State Health Division started a pilot program for new mothers to bring their babies to work for the first six months, so if all goes well, I can hang out with my mommy till June 1. Our first day was a little rough with my mommy trying to get stuff set up, but after one fairly brief meltdown, I crashed out for a couple of hours. Their are four other babies in the building with me, and everyone seems to be doing okay with this new pilot project. People seem to respond well to me with lots of smiles and goo goo, ga ga's. I'm slightly overwhelmed with the harsh lighting and new faces, but I'm sure I will adjust quickly.

Smile Sighting...

Just in the nick of time I have decided to work my baby magic and smile. The last couple of weeks were pretty rough with both me and my brother getting up throughout the night. Both my parents were looking pretty tired and frazzled.
I decided they needed a pick me up and flex my baby mouth muscles into an actual non-gas related smile for everyone to see. It was quick, but it was there.
It provided the pick me up the entire family needed. It is fun to see everyone smile back at me too!
My brother has warned me about my mommy and how she will stalk me with the camera, I'm sure before we know it, there will be pictures of my smiling face to go along with this post.

Followed by....

My first dislike...Lotion after my tubby! Hate it! Torture! Warm it up people!

First Love

At the tender age of five weeks, I have officially found my first love.
Is it a baby about the same age as me?...no...
Is it my mommy or daddy?...no...sure I like them just fine, but it is my bath.
I can say that I have unconditional love for my tubby time in the evenings and this is the usual scene of me sleeping by the time someone puts me in a towel.