Growth: 10 lbs and 14 oz., 20 3/4 inches
Health: H and I had to stay in the hospital for a week after he was born because he had jaundice. He tested positive for Coombs (basically meaning we have different blood types... my blood type created antibodies that broke down some of H's red blood cells) and that can cause jaundice. He had to stay under an ultraviolet light while he wasn't eating (basically all the time). Once we got home, we were given a "bili blanket" for him to use, here at home. He's been off the blanket for about a week, and has been doing great! His numbers have been going down (which is a good thing!) even without the lights. He's been doing very well!
Eating: During his first week of life (in the hospital), I had to wake him up to eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Because of his jaundice, he was very sleepy and took a while to eat. He struggled latching on, a little bit, as well because he was so sleepy all the time. It was a little frustrating. Because of the jaundice, also, he had some spitting up issues for about a week (his first week home). A few times a day, he was violently spit up (like not just a little down the chin) and I was super discouraged. The doctor kept telling me that the way his jaundice would get better was by him eating (and having a lot of poopy diapers). It took him about 2 1/2 weeks to get back to birth weight. However, now that he is no longer jaundice, he has been eating so well! He's very efficient, too... it usually takes him 15-30 minutes to eat and he eats usually every 2-2 1/2 hours during the day and every 3 hours at night.
Sleep: We're kind of trying to start the Baby Whisper's "EASY" schedule (eat, activity, sleep, and "your" time). I want H to be able to fall asleep after activity time as opposed to while he eats. It's been working pretty well, already. At night, however, I just try and feed him and put him back down to bed. I usually feed H at 10pm, and he'll usually wake up to eat every 3 hours (1am, 4am, 6(or7)am). He'll, then, usually sleep in the morning until about 8 or 9. He'll be a wake for an hour or two and then sleep again. He usually naps when T naps, as well... usually 1:30ish until 4ish in the afternoon (I can sometimes get a nap in, as well!). His "wake" time is usually in the evening, which is great! He's able to spend time with B when he comes home.
He is such a loud sleeper! We have him sleeping in our room, but it's sometimes hard to sleep with all of his groaning and grunting. We'll see how long he stays in our room... :)
Personality: He is a very calm and relaxed baby! We noticed this during his first week, but we didn't know how much of that was due to him being jaundice. However, now that he is feeling better, he is still very chill! Every once and a while he'll have "fussy times" besides being hungry or tired, however he's usually very easy to calm down.
Other random things:
- He's wearing size 0-3 month onesies, newborn pants, size 1 disposable diapers (we do those at night), and size 0 two-steps, and small AIO cloth diapers.
- He's still getting used to his baths... sometimes he screams, other times he is relaxed.
- Tatum LOVES him! She is a great helper... bringing me the boppy pillow, burp cloths, blankets, putting his pacifier in if it falls out, etc. She wants to be with him all the time and gives lots of kisses! She always says, "Hudson's SO cute!". It's awesome.
- We think he has a very strong head and neck. He always tries to look around while I'm burping him.
- He started making actual "coo" sounds at 3 weeks. We've been trying to get it on video, but he always stops as soon as we start recording. It is so cute, though!
- He had his first "baby sitter" on Saturday with T. A lady from our church (and her daughter) came over while B and I sang/played at a funeral. He did great! :)
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