2 Week check up (well, actually 3 weeks....)

Jake had his 2 week check up last week. He was actually 3 weeks old because the Thanksgiving holiday threw off our scheduling. Anyhow, he is doing so great! His newborn screening came back normal (YEA!) And he is growing like a champ! His stats were:

Height: 22 inches
Weight: 10 lbs. 10 oz.(!!!!!)

I asked the doctor what a normal weight gain would be. He grinned and replied that they would expect that Jake had regained his birth weight by 2 weeks (so 8 l bs. 15 oz.). Apparently all is well with his growth! :-)

Jake has also started smiling this week. It is SO DARLING! He hasn't quite perfected the social smile - it's more of an awkward open mouth grin. But he melts the hearts of anyone he 'performs' this new trick for! In the next week or two I know it's going to get even cuter!

It's a big day!

This morning, when I changed Jake, I found (drum roll, please...!)

A real, official, BELLYBUTTON! His umbilical cord fell off sometime last night. Today we will celebrate this milestone with his first dunk 'em bath.

My boy is growing up too fast! (sob!)

A place for Baby Jake

Here is a special place to post Baby Jake's milestones and special personality. He is such a sweet baby! Our family is in love already.