While we were in the hospital, Ezequiel had to have blood sugars tested every 4 hours for a 24 hour period. When babies are big at birth, they worry about hypoglycemia. So we had to delay his circumcision.
We were told that we would be discharged from the hospital at 11 am. The plan was for my sister Katie to get the kids ready for church. Bruce would pick me up, and we would let the kids each have a turn to hold the baby. Then Bruce would take them to church and I could rest at home all afternoon with Ezequiel.
However, the Dr. didn't come in to do his circumcision until 11. This threw off our Sunday afternoon plans. Instead, we were discharged from the hospital around 2 pm - much too late for a 1:00 church meeting. My quiet afternoon was filled with excited shrieks and mayhem. But I still got to hold and snuggle this sweet bundle.
2 days old
Ezequiel was 9.1 at discharge. When we went back in for a weight check 10 days later, he was 9.12. He gained more than 1 ounce per day, and hasn't stopped since. He is getting way too big, way too soon. At 3 weeks old, he weighed 12 lbs 6 oz.
12 days old
We saw the first hint of a smile around 10 days old, and I managed to catch this one while waiting at the doctor's office.
His cord came out around day 6, but I waited a few more days before giving him his first bath. At first, he seemed to tolerate the water. But then came the typical response.
It didn't take long for him to settle right down, snuggle up and drift off to sleep.
As mentioned earlier, I felt really, really good the first week postpartum, and wanted to enjoy it while I could. So, at 9 days old, I got him all dressed up and ready for church. It was difficult to fit this newborn outfit on him, but I managed it.
He really is such a happy baby - very content and loves to be held.
Zabien loves holding him, and tells me that he can hold him long enough for me to take a shower - which is really helpful.
He just brings so much hope, joy, and happiness to our family and to our lives. He is definitely the blessing we needed.
When we brought him home. Each of the kids selected some of their own toys and stuffed animals to give to him as a welcome gift. They decided to do this on their own, which I found so sweet. Zabien not only chose his favorite plush olaf doll, but he had Katie cross his name off the tag and write Ezequiels.
It is still crazy to me how quickly newborn's change. It seems like he looks different every day.
One thing that hasn't changed in his now 7 weeks of life though is his ability to lay his head on my shoulder. I seriously love it!
My sweet little boy!
Eliza is a great little mommy. Whether it is helping to make dinner or holding the baby so I can, she is great to have around.
1 month old
My sweet, sweet boy. Please just stay little for a while longer. You are already growing up too fast.
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