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June 22 - July 26, 2006

July 20 - July 26, 2006
(4 weeks old)

Well it's hard to believe that an entire month has gone by.  I am already getting to be such a big boy.  I am losing that real new born look that I had only a few weeks ago and I am putting on inches and pounds.  Speaking of pounds I am up to 8 lbs. 9 oz. as of my 4 week marker.  That means that I have put on a whole 3 lbs. and 1 oz. since my two day doctor visit.  I am also ready to put away the preemie sized clothes that I was wearing when I first came home.  However, I am not quite ready for my 0 to 3 month outfits yet.  Still hovering around the newborn size.

My baby acne is clearing up thankfully.  Just a little bit left on my cheeks.  It's hardly noticeable except for some faint bumps.

I am quite a sleepy monkey.  I wake up hungry so Mommy feeds me which knocks me out again.  Must be something in the milk. 

"Tummy Time"

July 13 - July 19, 2006
(3 weeks old)

I am starting to be more alert during my awake hours.  I may even be tracking some things with my eyes.  However, the jury is still out on that one for a complete confirmation since I am not always consistent.

I passed my hearing test on Tuesday with flying colors.  Hooray.  The lovely ladies at the audiology lab were fawning all over me.  I guess I am staring to develop a smooth "ladies man" presence.  Watch out girls- baby Ian is in the house!

I unfortunately am suffering from a little baby acne.  It's not really bad according to Mommy.  I don't quite recognize my own face yet so it's of no real concern to me at this point.  I guess if I can have a touch of it now and avoid it completely during my teen years I'll be really happy.

"Hanging with Wilson"

July 6 - July 12, 2006
(2 weeks old)

It has been a very busy week for me.  I went to the mall on Monday, the 4th of July parade on Tuesday morning, and then a family BBQ Tuesday night.  I basically slept through the first two events and was awake for a short while during the BBQ.  Ah, the easy life of a newborn.

I had my two week wellness visit this morning and I've gained a whole pound in 9 days!  So I am now tipping the scales at 6 lbs. 14 oz.  I am healthy and growing nicely according to my doctor.  :-)

I am starting to be more alert during my awake times.  And I am starting to show a little interest while looking around at my surroundings.  Now if only I was awake more during the day than at night...

"Mmmmmmaaa..."

June 29 - July 5, 2006
(1 week old)

On Thursday I officially became one week old.  Although you'd think that I am much older by my recent activities which have led my parents to refer to me a Hercules and Houdini.  I'll address Hercules first.  I think that I received this moniker from the fact that I have an incredibly strong grasp as well as my ability to turn myself around 180 degrees while positioned on my belly.  I am also lifting my head and turning it to the side.  Houdini comes from the fact that I have already become a swaddling escape artist.  No swaddle is too tight to keep me contained.  It takes only a few of my Herculean power kicks combined with a few wiggles to be free.  Oh darn, I've just shared my secret.  So much for a traveling road show.

Some other exciting news is that the bili blanket worked and I have beautiful (not orange) coloring once again - bye bye jaundice.  Also, I officially got my belly button on Friday, June 30.  It is a very nice belly button by the way.  Many thanks to Mommy's OB for that! 

"Eek...It's a camera"

June 22 - June 28, 2006
(0 week)

Hi everybody, I'm Ian.  I made my debut into the world on Thursday, June 22 and so far so good.  The past few days have been hectic as I have finally met all the voices that I have been hearing for months - Mommy, Daddy, Rachel, and Wilson in addition to a bunch of other family and friends.

I spend most of my days and nights sleeping, eating, and looking around.  I am extremely content.  Daddy was telling Mommy that maybe they got lucky again - whatever that means.

I had my first doctor appointment today and learned that my bilirubin levels were a bit high so I am spending the next 24 hours under a bili blanket.  I am like a little glow worm. 

"Hello World"

Stats: 
Weight:  6 lbs. 3 oz.
Length:  19 3/4 inches

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