Chunky Monkey

We had this little guy's two week check-up on Tuesday.

Apparently he's not such a little guy after all.  He was 21 inches long and weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces.  He was 20 inches and 7 pounds 5 ounces at birth.  The pediatrician said they expect babies his age to gain about an ounce a day and Jacob had gained about two ounces per day since his last check-up at five days old.  I knew he was a good nurser, but I had no idea just how good.  The pediatrician also told us that is probably why he spits up so much.  He nurses so efficiently that he doesn't realize he needs to stop eating.  That is all good to know since one of the hard parts of breastfeeding is always wondering if the baby is getting enough.  No worries here :)

Jacob is such a good baby and we are trying to soak up all of the newborn yumminess that we can while also getting into a routine.  We decided to stop giving him a paci in bed {we still use it when he's out of his bed if he's really fired up or if we're out in public} and have started letting Jacob cry it out.  We check on him after five, then ten, then fifteen minutes if needed.  So far {knock on wood} we've only had to go all the way to the fifteen minute point one night.  He usually falls asleep within five to ten minutes if he even cries at all.  Since we started this he's been sleeping much more soundly and has put himself back to sleep if big brother wakes him up in the middle of a nap.

As for Miller, we've spent the last two weeks trying to entertain him indoors while we get on a schedule.  We've played outside some, but mostly we've been relaxing inside.  We've played with lots of play-doh, puzzles, trucks, and watched Curious George about a million times. 

One day, Daddy brought home chocolate popsicles.  Yum!

We said goodbye to Gran today and I'm not so sure we're going to make it without her.  I think both boys sensed my fear and graciously napped extra well for me after she left.  I'm anxious to see how tonight goes now that Jacob's roomie is gone.  I have a feeling I was getting a good bit of extra sleep as Gran held Jacob off between feedings and such.  We shall see...  I seriously don't know how people adjust to a new child without a mom to help them.  Seriously.  Thanks for all of your help, Mom!