Pura Vida: Two weeks...

Hello, family and friends! We are alive, well, and enjoying life with Henry. I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting a blog update, and I have finally found the time to sit down, upload pictures, and type a quick post.

Henry Update:
After a rocky start to feeding, we have finally figured out a combination of breast feeding and formula feeding to make sure Henry is gaining weight. His last doctor's appointment proved we have figured out the correct combination because he is thankfully no longer losing weight, but is gaining! Last week he was 5 lbs 14 ounces, having gained back all the weight he lost after birth, and even adding a couple extra ounces! His next doctor appointment is at his one month mark, so I hope to see a continued increase in his weight. Being with him every day, it is difficult to notice a difference in his weight, but I like to think I am noticing weight gain. I do know for sure, his appetite has finally arrived, it just took him a bit longer to realize eating was a good thing. :)

He is such a sweet baby (and I pray he stays that way). He has his moments of fussiness, but nothing that cannot be consoled with some snuggles. And who doesn't love baby snuggles? :) With his increase in appetite, we notice his fussiness usually spikes around feeding time, not necessarily prior to feeding, we still have to wake him to feed him, but during the feeding. He is not a fan of feeding pauses for burping.

Ryan Update:
He is such a good dad! He and Henry are canoodling best buddies. My heart is so happy each time I see Henry snuggled on Ryan's chest. I enjoy watching Ryan feed Henry, and listening to Ryan talk to Henry. I am one lucky wife and mother.

Mommy Update:
I am doing well. Now that we have figured out feeding, and established a feeding schedule, it has made things a lot better. Each day I figure out something new, accomplish something new, and realize I am starting to get the hang of being a mother. As much as the night time feedings cut into sleep, I have grown to enjoy Henry's midnight feeding. It's during that feeding that I find myself looking at him and thinking what an incredible blessing he is. I want to remember these moments because I know time will start to fly.

I am starting to suffer from a bit of cabin fever. The doctor's appointments have been nice in the way that it gets me out of the house. And for the record, I have been on time/early to every appointment, BOOM, mommy success! I look forward to my doctor appointment later this week, and the all clear to resume exercise. I know Macy is missing her walks as much as I am. And eventually, I will get back to the gym. Ryan has already signed Henry up on our club account. Our friends' son goes to the daycare at our club, and they say it is nice, so I am looking forward to taking Henry to the gym, and getting some workouts in.

And, if you have read this post to this point, congratulations, allow me to reward you with pictures of Henry! We started taking pictures on his elephant chair in order to capture his growth. Our friend also took newborn pictures, which I will post once we receive them!