This morning was Beckett’s 6-week appointment. We switched pediatricians and are SO pleased with the new doctor. She was absolutely wonderful and so helpful – 100% different than where we had been before. We were definitely happy parents walking out of the office this morning.
Beckett was a total all-star. Get this… they weighed him of course. We were hoping he had made it to 5-and-a-half. Oh no sir… little man is 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Yes, he’s nearly doubled his birth weight. I knew he was growing, but I didn’t realize by how much. We feel blessed to have gotten to watch Beckett grow from a mere 3lbs, 8 oz all the way to 6lbs, 8 oz – and it’s only just beginning.
Because Beckett is now full term (his due date was yesterday), we start counting from zero on a lot of scales. He now is considered 0 on the height and weight growth chart, as well as for his developmental milestones. However, the doctor was super impressed by him and said he would probably keep up with his actual peers rather than his adjusted age. Of course, we’ll give him a little break – but his head strength, his growth patterns, his sleeping/eating routines… all on par for a 6-weeker. Go Beckett, go!
I’ve just had so much fun with him at home this week. Our eating routines are getting a little easier and more successful, which makes momma feel good. Here are some fun pictures from the week:
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- Sleepy.
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- My first manicure.
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- Not happy one minute.
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- Totally fine the next.
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- Snuggle time with mommy.
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- My just-woke-up-face.
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- My stubborn lips.
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- Nap time.
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- Playing a game with Henri, the dog.
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- Bright eyed boy.
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- Reading my favorite book.
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- Brown Bear, Brown Bear
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- Gazing at Aunt Natalie.
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- Such a big boy.
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- Hello world.
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- Loving my time with Aunt Natalie.
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- Hi!
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- Talking with mom.
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- Love me!
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- I fit in my bouncer!
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- Sleepy baby.
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- We do a lot of this.
Beckett James 