John was able to take 2 weeks off of work to stay with us. My mami has been amazing. She's made us meals and has helped so much.
One of my favorite photos of him
Size: Raphael is slowly gaining weight. At his one month appointment, he weighed 5 lbs and 7 oz so he is now past his birth weight. I'm really happy about this because I was worried about his weight and how much he was eating. His preemie clothes are getting a bit snug and he is starting to fit in his newborn clothes. He is also still wearing newborn diapers.
Eating: Raphael is primarily breastfed, but he does take one bottle of fortified breastmilk (breastmilk and formula). He has to take a bottle of fortified breastmilk because he was born early and had some trouble with feeding. However, he is starting to eat a lot more which is great.
Sleep: He is doing so much better with sleeping at night.
Loves: He loves sleeping on John's chest and he loves laying on me. He loves looking at his brothers.
Dislikes: Raphael is not a fan of baths or being cold. He also doesn't like getting his diaper changed.
Things I Want To Remember:
- He's already spit up, peed, and pooped on me.
- His facial expressions are just so cute!
- He is such a sweet baby. He loves cuddles from John, his brothers, and I.
- He is strong...it runs in the familia.
- Raphael makes the cutest sounds and noises.
Until next time...
I can't believe it's already been a month! I'm glad to hear he's starting to gain weight. He is just the cutest little guy! I bet you're just loving all those cuddles!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words. Time really does go by fast.
DeleteWhat a cutie!! Time goes by so fast - he'll be walking before you know it.
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Deleteomg, that picture is just adorable. And time really goes quick - it's crazy it's been a month already. :)
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Thank you! It's been such a busy, but exciting month.
DeleteSuch a cutie! My little guy just turned a month and is also doing some formula and breastmilk due to his size and how early he was. We were having trouble with weight gain. We had our 1 month appointment yesterday and he is officially 1 pound heavier then his birth weight but they would like to see him a bit heavier.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Congratulations again on your little boy. We were also having a bit of trouble with weight gain so I'm really glad that he is now a little over his birth weight.
Deletehow has it been a month already?! So crazy how the time flies! Omg, he is so cute, Emily, and I hope you are soaking up every minute!! Glad to hear he is putting on weight and loves cuddles :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I still can't believe that it's been a month already.
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