Joe had low blood sugar when he was born which is not uncommon for a baby his size. He was borderline at birth and then fell some more shortly after. It was hard for me because I watched as they had to do each blood test. They're no different than when a diabetic does their test and each time he cried out. He was fine though after getting some formula and by the end of the day he had climbed out of their worry zone.
The other thing we've been dealing with since his birth is his weight. It's a very difficult thing to keep the child awake when he's nursing with mom. All he wants to do is go back to sleep! That and mom swears that all he wants to do with it sometimes is to play with it. The little bugger! Anyway, he dropped over a pound in the hospital and had only gained back one ounce of it by the time we went to the pediatrician for the first time. We were supposed to have the circumcision, but due to his weight loss, she was hesitant to do it then. So, we have another appointment for Tuesday to get it done. And by our scales, he's gained more than just a couple of ounces!
Here are a couple of pictures of the boy they call The Moose, or as my sister Melody and her family call him, The Entire Line (instead of just a lineman or linebacker). Enjoy!
Joseph in the nursery about 4 hours after being born.
Here is Joseph and his Proud Daddy!
Mommy and son ready to leave the hospital finally!
This picture is Joe lounging around in his play area. He's so alert and strong already it's been quite amazing to Gina and me!
1 comment:
THEM PICTURES ARE SO CUTE.I LOVE HOW YOU KEEP EVERY ONE POSTED ON EVERY THING.
LOVE YOU 3 AUNT PIE.
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