Mouse Tales: Papa Cruz & Granma Kathie...

Sam just had his first weekend visit with Papa Cruz and Granma Kathie (Brandon's parents). He got lots of snuggles and kisses and enjoyed listening to their voices as they chatted about how handsome he was. Papa Cruz spent some time talking to him in Spanish which I love....who knows? maybe little mister will teach momma to speak it someday. It's beyond time for me to learn....*sigh.....

Sam is starting to have a few more awake hours during the afternoon and evening which was perfect timing for the visit. We did have an off night last night...he was a little fussy, but we made it through and things seem to be back on track this morning.

We went to his 2-week appointment Friday morning and all systems are still go. He is now 19 1/2 inches long and 6 lbs 10 oz....we were totally impressed with his progress and more importantly....his doctor was pleased. He grew 1 inch and gained 10 ounces in 9 days. WOW!! It's such a relief knowing that my body is doing what it should and our feedings are productive. His next appointment is at his 2 month milestone which isn't until August...WOOHOO!

I've also been working these last two weeks on collecting some baby grub so that we can introduce a bottle or two this week. Brandon is totally stoked and being able to skip a feeding time here and there makes me very happy. Don't get me wrong...I am enjoying it, but it is definitely a time commitment considering he's only going 3-2 1/2 hours between feeding starts.....yes, starts....which doesn't account for the time it takes to complete the feeding. He can get pretty lazy during feedings and it's taking anywhere from 35 to 45 minutes to get 20-30 minutes out of him. Our lactation nurse said that this timing will change as he gets older and becomes a more efficient eater.

Anyway....here are a few pics from the weekend. Once again, camera time was minimal, but produced some really good shots.

We'll chat again soon.