Happy 1 Month, Wells!

Dearest Wells,

You are SUCH a sweet, cuddly boy. I'm not sure if you know you're the fourth child, but the easy going nature you have is pretty awesome. You are surrounded by family who love and adore you as much as your big brother and sisters.

 

In the hospital you lost a small percentage of weight as most newborns do. My milk didn't come in until you were 4 days old so you were at 9% weight lost by day 3. We had to give you a few milliliters of formula twice that day. You weren't a fan, and the stuff stunk.

 

When you were 2 days old you cried for about an hour nonstop. At the end of the morning, our pediatrician (Dr. Jeanie) came by to visit. I mentioned the crying, and she asked about my diet. Low and behold I had had a latte the night before. All milk. Mac and Paisley had protein intolerance, and Dr. Jeanie said that you probably did also. From then on, I have been dairy and soy free. Yay.

 

 

In the beginning we were able to get 3 hours of sleep at once at night. The max was one 4 hour stretch. You rarely made it. Once you were a couple weeks old, your first stretch of sleep at night was 11-2. Then it went to 10-2 as I was clocking out a bit earlier. Now you sleep about 10-2, wake at 4 and then at 6.

 

You're still in the cosleeper beside us. I love having you so close. I know the time is coming where you will be on your own, but I'm in no rush, sweet boy. You're my last baby so I will cherish every chance to reach over and feel your breath.

Paisley pretty much thinks you are her baby. She's pretty invasive to your (everyone's) space when she wants. I hope your corneas aren't scratched from the number of times she has pointed out your eyes to me as she sticks her finger beyond your (closed) eyelid. Paisley is such a mama.

 

 

Mac always says, 'Aw, cute,' when he sees you. When he holds you, he whispers 'shhh, it's okay' in your ear while he pats your back.

 First day home from Mac's hospital stay, and he wanted to hold 'baby brother.'

 

Lilly Scott loves to hold you. She's more protective than she is embracive. I think her insecurities come from fear of hurting you, but she does a great job when she has you in her arms.

We haven't been back to the pediatrician for a check up since you were 2 weeks, but I weighed you yesterday (1/4/13), and you were 11 pounds :o) I love a healthy, growing baby!

 

 Most of these outfits were your brother's. I love that. I'm digging in my old computer to put pictures of him beside these :o)

 

We love you, baby Wells!