1st doctor appointment

We took Ben to the the doctor this morning. He is doing very well. He weighed in at 4 lbs 12 oz. He's growing so quickly. He is just a little below the chart for weight and length (17 1/4 in) but he is in the 5th percentile for head size. He has grown about 7 oz since his last weigh in on Sunday night. He takes his food very seriously. He eats every 3 hours. Cal and I take turns during the night with him. He is such a good tempered baby. The only time he fusses is when he is hungry. He wakes us up at night right on schedule. When the doctor was examining him, he made a comment about how strong he is. Ben had is little arms out and held his head up on his own. Pretty good for a preemie!
We had the girls yesterday. They were very excited to see their little brother at home. Kenna is still pretty nervous about holding him, but Cass has no reservations. They were less than impressed with his poopy diaper. Both of them ran out of the room covering their noses. Sometimes I wish I could do the same. I'm posting some pictures we've taken this week. This is the first chance I've had. Enjoy.
Ben had to pass a car seat challenge before going home. He had to sit in his car seat for an hour without his oxygen levels dropping. The nurses said he passed it easily. This is a picture of Ben getting ready to go home.Ben is all bundled up in his car seat ready to go home. That ride home was much better than that first ride home from the hospital when I had to leave him there. I rode in the backseat with him.




Patti brought Taylor and Preston over to visit their new baby cousin. Ben loves Taylor. He had so much fun sitting on her lap. She took a bath before coming over so she would be nice and clean for him.McKenna and Cassidy ran through the door when Cal brought them home. No hellos for me or hugs, just "where's Ben?!?" I think they are happy to have him home.Ben loves to place his hands high up over his head. He doesn't like us to put his arms and hands in the blanket when we swaddle him.

Cassidy is having a bit of a rough time sharing her daddy's affection. She was super clingy and crawled up on Cal's lap to take a nap. They all crashed and got a good rest.