1st Pedi Visit

Today was Brayden's first pediatrician visit. We were very anxious to see how he was doing. I was also anxious to see if what we are going through with our sleeping issues are normal (mainly he screams ALL NIGHT LONG).

Getting ready to go get weighed in...


Snuggling with Daddy...
Weigh in time...

Getting dressed again...

Brayden did really well - he had gained 12 ounces since last Monday! That's double what we expected. He now weighs 8lb 8oz. The doctor thinks some of his tummy issues are because we are giving him too much food (and his food is richer because he is getting 24 calories per ounce as compared to the normal 20). He told us not to try to get him to take more than he wants which is a relief because meal time around here is dreaded by Mommy and Daddy.

As far as sleep goes, he thinks that Brayden is still adjusting from having been in the NICU for 5 weeks. I haven't slept since...last week I guess. My mom stayed over last night to help (I can never repay her!)

I'm just praying that soon Brayden will start sleeping in his crib. Every time I put him in it...or his swings or his bouncy seat he just screams until I pick him up and he is too young to cry it out. So I've been sleeping on the couch with Brayden on my chest (sleeping is a way overstatement...more like I've been sitting on the couch while he sleeps). I just keep telling myself that this has to get better!

Thanks for continuing to pray for our little man!