Four Weeks Old

Someday, my mom friends tell me that I will have some time to do the things I used to, but right now, there is just baby Ivan and his needs. Mine are second, C's are third, and the dogs didn't get fed until midnight one day this week. I'm writing this with little man on my lap because he was fussing. I might get to the dishes or shower or change the sheets, but mostly likely not because I keep hearing that this guy is little for only so long.

He's four weeks old today and last week his doctor wasn't concerned about anything, so we're not due to see her again for a month or so. While there are no official stats to report, C and I can report some additional heft that Ivan has added. He feels substantial now - like you're holding a baby and not just a weighted blanket. I can also attest to him outgrowing both preemie diapers and a fair amount of preemie clothes - and that is awesome! Unless it is the middle of the night and you're figuring out that the third diaper destruction is due to the diaper being too small and then you go to change his sleeper and the one he wore two nights ago doesn't fit and the newborn sized one is huge - then it's still awesome and a total pain. Anyway, C guesses that he's over 6lbs and I'm guessing we're up another inch in length (from how he's cramming into his sleepers). Oh, and he's gorgeous. Have I mentioned that?

See for yourself:




And, "No more pictures, Mom!"




Followed by streeeecchh:




And a sneak peek of a photo taken by someone way more talented than us with something way better than an iPhone camera:



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