Doctor's Visits & Leo's First Play Date

Leo has been to the doctor a few times now and as of Friday was finally up to his birth weight (well one ounce off, but close enough)! Dr. John gave us his blessing to let Leo sleep as long as he wants to at night without waking him up for feedings. The last two nights Charlie and I have gotten 4-5 hours up uninterrupted sleep! We are praying that it isn't a fluke! Leo has also grown almost an inch; he's got long legs like his daddy.

Here are some pictures taken yesterday, 2 weeks and 4 days:

From Leo - 1st month

From Leo - 1st month

Leo also had his first play date on Friday with Drake (Niki & CJ's son) who is 1 week younger than Leo. Aren't they a rowdy group? :)

From Leo - 1st month

We are trying to have daily tummy time, and Leo's head is already getting much stronger. His appetite is also increasing and we are moving up to 4 ounces on his bottle feedings. He loves to have Goodnight Moon read to him at night and his favorite songs so far are Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Zippity Doo Dah , Tomorrow (from Annie) and the Foot Song (This is a song Charlie made up about Leo's toes and feet. He sings it when he is trying to releive Leo's gas.). He is such a joy and Charlie and I are still in awe that he is here and he is ours.

A lot of people have asked how Cooper is adjusting to the new arrival, and we are happy to report that so far he is doing well with Leo. He is of course curious, but we have forbidden him to sniff or lick Leo and he is doing well with staying clear of the little one. I am sure that will be next to impossible to control once Leo is mobile, but for now, Cooper seems content that we are at home more with him. Cooper doesn't even stir when Leo is screaming his head off.