Thank you all for the well wishes, congratulations and support. We are all doing well. Kevin and I are readjusting to interrupted nights of sleep- although Dillon is doing great and usually giving us several 4 hour stretches at night. Big sister Rayleigh is filling her role perfectly, helping us get diapers, blankets, hats etc. for Dillon as she feels is necessary (often while he is napping). Additionally, Kevin and I and even milk have been replaced by “baby”for her first request upon waking. As for Dillon he seems to be adjusting just fine to life as the littlest member of our clan. Although his thorough lack of interest in coffee shops this far makes us wonder how he’ll survive.
Dillon made out great at his weight check this week- On Monday – 9 days old- he weighed 7lbs 4 oz bringing him a full pound up from our hospital discharge. Yay for him being a good eater. Our pediatrician was thrilled with his stats, gave him a clean bill of health and congratulated us on our good parenting (he obviously doesn’t know we’d had him in the masses at coffeehouses already!).
Kevin and I have both commented on how much bigger/older Rayleigh seems. She has developed a very distinctive personality and fills our home and lives with much joy and laughter. Here’s a collection of photos from the past few months. And a size comparison photo of Dillon and Rayleigh from February 5th.
In other Rayleigh news, I removed the side rail from her crib- essentially making a daybed. We were hoping this would give her and us a feel for her sleeping in her big kid bed in a few weeks. It has been a success! Last night she retrieved the desired stuffed sleeping companion, crawled into bed, laid down, gave kisses and fell asleep! Hopefully the step to the big bed will be as easy.
Here’s a picture of our little man hard at work on his favorite activity- sleeping. Hope you all have a great rest of your week.
Little Dillon’s chin looks like Daddy’s. Glad to hear that your family is doing well. Table for 4 indeed. 🙂 Congrats!