Wow...I knew life was going to drastically change when Griffin arrived, but there is definitely no way to prepare for just how different it actually is. It is a WONDERFUL change and we are so blessed and thankful to have this little guy here. We are trying to establish some feeding/sleeping schedules with him, and my parents have been a huge help!
Griffin is doing well! He's gained back 2oz from what he lost after his birth weight and he's grown an inch and a quarter already! We are going back for a weight check on Friday because the doctor wants to make sure he's continuing to gain since he's such a little peanut. I don't think he has anything to worry about though. G is up to 2 full oz of milk at each feeding which is every 2-3 hours, and today he's acting like he might like to take more, so before long we'll see if he's ready to take a little over 2 oz. I think it's safe to say he has his daddy's appetite! That makes me a little nervous for when he's older, we may need a 2nd mortgage to pay the grocery bills...ha!
Yesterday we not only took G to his first pediatrician appt, but we also stopped in to the fertility clinic to see Dr. H and his staff. They are so wonderful! Everyone came out to see him and Dr. H was very glad we stopped in. One of the nurses told me to be sure to send them a picture to put on their success wall. I told her we definitely would when we get his newborn announcements printed up. It was so good to see them all again! Matthew wasn't able to go with us because he had to go to Iowa for work, and he was disappointed that he wasn't able to see them, but glad to hear they were happy to see us!
Sophie is adjusting pretty well to the new member of the family. She is definitely more territorial than she used to be. Whenever someone comes to the door she barks incessantly, which she did before, but her bark is more forceful and territorial than it ever has been. When he starts crying she gets so anxious and wants to make sure that everything is ok. Several times a day she goes into his room when he's sleeping to check on him and make sure that he's ok. She's definitely a good big sister!
We have had so many well wishes and congratulations from friends and family, and we truly appreciate each and every one! Thank you so much! Griffin is only lucky little guy to have so many people in his life that care about him!
Good to hear Sophie's adjusting well. That's one thing I wonder about -- how my "furbaby" will deal with the competition for our attention. :)
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