First Pediatrician appointment

Valentine's Day marks the first holiday for Adin as well as his 2 week anniversary in our lives. We started the day out by opening a Valentine's Day card from his Mimi and Grampy (which we videotaped and sent to them). Then, this afternoon, Adin had his first pediatrician's appointment. 

The secretary heard his name and then exclaimed "Oh! A new baby!" and stood up to look over and peek at him. She then commented on how little he was and asked if he was born early. That was the question of the day by many of the employees at Adin's pediatrician's office. After we filled out all the paperwork we went into the exam room. The nurse took his weight (A WHOPPING 4 lbs 13 ounces!!!) and then stepped out for us to wait for the doctor. Two other nurses came in just to see him and hold him because they had heard how little he was (again questions about whether he was early or not). 

The doctor was very impressed with Adin - even commenting that he was a bit advanced with his head control! That's our little man...already advanced in something! His umbilical cord should be falling off in the next day or so - it'll be nice not to have to fold down the tops of the diapers. Also, his circumcision shouldn't need to be dressed after Thursday which means FIRST BATH TIME!!! (Jesse and I are very excited about that). I will go back with Adin on Friday for another weight check. They are looking for 1 ounce per day of growth. We also have the visiting nurse coming on Thursday for a weight check. 

On our way out a mother was leaving with her daughter and of course commented on how tiny Adin was. She then asked if he was pre-term and told me that her first was also (her first was born at 31 weeks due to preeclampsia). Her daughter was in the NICU for 5 weeks. It's nice to hear comparison stories and be reminded that we were pretty lucky all things considered. It was also nice to hear that her daughter is now the tallest in her class and thriving. The hard part is being part of the "NICU" club and knowing the language that goes with it...but that's enough focus on that side of things for tonight. The things to be grateful for are Adin and my husband (who brought me beautiful flowers tonight and allowed me a nice nap this afternoon...and who also volunteers to change any diaper that he's home for!).