Speaking of which... we're having a very different experience with this little boy. I used to wonder why people needed those tents you put over a little boy's private parts to keep him from peeing all over when you changed his diaper. I think Zach did that about 5 times total. Charlie? Probably happens 75% of the time we change his diaper!!! Anyone have any advice??
^ The worst phase of Charlie's newborn rash (harmless, but so angry-looking!) - his poor little left eye swelled up quite a bit.
^ Charlie's first bath, delayed about 24 hours until we were certain his blood sugar was ok. Apparently stress can drive down blood sugars, and bathing is definitely stressful for this guy. If you want to see him scream, all you have to do is take any portion of his clothes off.
^ Wendy and Chris visiting in the hospital - thanks again for rescuing us when we had to head to the hospital in the middle of the night! Charlie's first carseat ride home; because he was premature, he had to pass an apnea test first, to ensure he wouldn't stop breathing when in the carseat. We're happy to know that he won't. :)
^ Enjoying some time outside with grandma reading to him, and snuggling with grandpa. It's been so wonderful to take this little guy outside... I don't think Zach got any fresh air until he was about 3 months old!
^ Charlie's thinking pose; ready for a nap - in clothes that fit him! Thanks to the Tanious family for lending us some preemie clothes - he was absolutely swimming in newborn sizes!
^ Wink wink! We went to the doctor last Wednesday, and once again Charlie was pronounced perfectly healthy. He had put on two ounces since we left the hospital - on his way back to his birth weight!
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Fun pictures! I love the blog, so I can see what's going on with the newest addition! He looks like such a sweet little guy! I love the picture of your mom reading with Charlie! I wish I was there to just hold the baby! My baby boy is 55" and 68lbs now! Somehow, it's not really the same. :)
That sounds like a wonderful first week for Charlie. I have to laugh because Justin also had a built-in sprinkler system at diaper changing time. He even got the midwife at his first check-up. We figured out that if we just tossed one of those light-weight baby washcloths on top of him immediately as the diaper came off, it would catch whatever. I was always washing those washcloths, but it was an easy way to deal with it since I could also just stash a few in the diaper bag. I noticed the other day at a maternity store that they sell little tee-pee's for that purpose. lol!
Ditto the washcloths! And those pp tee-pee's? We received those as a gift, and unless Charlie is completely still during a diaper change, don't bother. I think they're more of a joke/novelty! :) Happy to hear that all is well!
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