Weeks 3 and 4!!!

Well... It's been some time since I've posted last. But our time has been a little consumed lately :) in the best possible way!

Some things to note: Joey is growing soooooo fast! He grew almost an INCH in just 2 weeks!!
Joey has started to smile and laugh! It's one of the cutest things!!!
He received his Social Security Card in the mail this week! Along with his own health card!!
Earlier in the weeks, we got Joey in his crib for the first time. It was for a nap but it's progress! (He does have a bassinet he sleeps in in our room for now)





We're doing alright on this end. David, Joey, and I are all still trying to find that schedule or routine. We're getting better at going through the "Cry Checklist" as we refer to it as. For instance... we ask ourselves.... "is he wet, is he hungry, is he hot or cold, tired, gassy???" all the above... We found that our little one is definitely (as the doctor put it...) Clingy. He would rather sleep with us (by with us, we mean ON us). We get roughly 1-2 hours more sleep with him sleeping with us. Joey also HATES being put down on his back. So that means when we put him down for the night... he better be OUT! And diaper changes... he's getting better... but usually he starts screaming the minute you put him down on the changing table.

We have had a few issues in the weight department with him. He may look huge but really he's still small. As of Monday this past week Joey had actually lost weight. He was back to his birth weight of 9 pounds 3 ounces. We have now started to increase his feedings (thus making it harder on me since we're breastfeeding - I just can't keep up, so that's been a struggle).

This past week we spent a couple days with Bachan and PopPop (my parents) so that Joey could get used to those surroundings as well. Zoe the dog adjusted VERY well. In fact, she is very protective of little Joey. Every time he cries even the slightest bit Zoe runs to Joey's side. Her tail is always wagging the minute we step in the door. Zoe sniffs him, licks his feet, then sits next to him as to protect him. It's cute. Luc (the cat) is still trying to figure Joey out. PopPop really enjoyed getting to spend some time with Joey. It was really nice. :)

With Bachan



This is a blanket a good friend of mine (Steph Cisneros) made for Joey! It's beautiful!!!



Here are some more photos that we've taken over the last couple weeks. Although these weeks have been exhausting, our lil Joey is all worth it! The 3 of us make a great team. A great Family! ;)