December 29, 2007

William is doing really good. We are now feeding soley with the nipple shield and have had a couple of latches directly to breast alone (didn't stay on for long, but its a start). He is changing soo fast. His cheeks are getting more fuller and chubbier and he is starting to get that cute "double chin" role. He is also starting to sport a pudgy belly and it is soo cute!!

He had his 3 week weight check appointment on the 26th (Wednesday) and doc is really happy with the progress he is making. He is now upto a chubby 7 pounds and 7 ounces. Which the progress with him gaining weight is right on target with where he should be. Doc is also impressed that it is soley on breastmilk and that I haven't had to supplement with formula.

On Thursday (27th) William developed some white and green mucous coming from his right eye as well as it was swollen and watering. We called doc and she has us put some warm compresses on it and had us come in the next morning. She thought it might have been conjunctivits (pink eye) but thankfully it is just an undeveloped and blocked tear duct. It seems to be looking better today.

His circumcision and belly button have healed up nicely.

Got his birth pictures back. My, how he has changed. I will post some when I get a chance to get them scanned. Will also post some Christmas pictures and such when I get a chance.

He is now starting to smile here and there, and is a little more alert in the evenings. He has some gassy times through the night, but his time inbetween feedings is getting longer (but his feedings are taking longer too).

He has soo many expressions and such, and is constantly keeping his Momma and Papa in stitches, but we truelly couldn't be happier.