Dearest Brayden-
I cannot believe you are already a month, it seems like we just brought you home yesterday. Time is surely flying by a lot faster with you being home with us now. You are such a sweet and calm baby boy. You definitely get this from your daddy, because we know I am anything but calm. I do have to say that since you have arrived I have been a lot more calm, maybe not so much when you and your sister cry at the same time or choose to have opposite nap times but this will all get better with time. Your eating habits have gotten much better and you are now taking two to four ounces with ease. The days in the hospital where I thought we would have a really difficult time feeding because of the cleft (taking in too much air and spitting everything out) have all gone away now that you have figured out how to suck. While I tried to breastfeed you it did not work because we really needed to see how much you were consuming since you lost 1+ pound after birth. This time around I am okay with this outcome unlike with your sister. I know you are thriving and honestly, that’s all that matters in the end. Dr. Martinez was also watching you for jaundice, you had several bilirubin tests to rule it out and after two weeks you have been cleared. You also had your first ultrasound on your kidneys to check them now that you’re an outside baby. The results concluded that your right kidney is still dilated and you have to go in for a small procedure. We also met with your surgeon, Dr. Sinow, for your surgery consultation. He completely ruled out the cleft palate now that he could see all the way down your throat unlike in the hospital when you just screamed at him. We went over the procedure and he said that we can expect the surgery to be performed around the three to four month mark instead of two to three since you were technically a preemie. You need to gain some additional weight and stay healthy and then it’s a go! This first month has been full of appointments, excitement and joy; you truly fit right in to our crazy little family. Daddy and I truly don’t know what life was like without you in it, because it seems like you have always been here. You complete my heart and our family. I love you sweet, sweet boy.
One-Month Stats:
- 7 pounds 4.4 ounces – finally catching up to your almost birth weight
- 20.3 inches, up 1.3 since you were born.
- Still in newborn diapers and size 0-3 month clothing. You are a skinny little one!
- You love the swing which is amazing for mommy.
- You sleep in two to three hour intervals and the longest you have gone is five hours.
- Nicknames: baby brady (sissy), buddy buddy, turtle, b, brady, boo-boo and love bug.
Leave a Reply