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Month Two
July 15th, 2010
Dear Sam-a-lama Ding Dong:
You turned two whole months old yesterday. Where in the world has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was raging against the hospital for putting you in the NICU and counting the minutes until I could bring you home.
You’ve changed so very much over the last two months. First of all, there’s this:
Look at those porkchops! nom nom nom
And this:
arm rolls!
And this:
chin rolls!
You’ve gone from 6 lbs 6 oz at 11 days old to 11.6 lbs today. ELEVEN POUNDS. You are a roly poly, my boy. I’m not surprised, mind you. Seeing as I’m the one who’s stuffing a bottle in your scream-hole every two hours. Seriously, can we start to increase the time between feedings? Please??
I’m completely in love with you. Your little smiles and coos just about kill me. But my absolute favorite is the sound you make after every sneeze. You sort of start to sneeze again but just say “aaahhhh!” instead. It’s unbelievably adorable. You love: kisses on your chubby neck, your hair washed and riding in the Moby Wrap. You hate: cold wipes during diaper changes, not being held 24 hours a day and having your nails trimmed.
When I took you to the pediatrician yesterday, we discovered that you have a mild umbilical hernia and a case of thrush. Apparently, the hernia will resolve itself by the time you’re a year old, so that’s good news. And some anti-fungal junk will clear up the thrush. In any case, you’ve got your sister beat. She’d already had ear infections by now. Way to wreck the curve.
I know that life as the second kid won’t always be a bed of roses. Already we take less pictures of you than we did of Maddie at this age and I don’t stress over every little thing like I did with Maddie. Things are much more laid back with you. But, none of these things are indicators of our love for you. We love you every bit as much as we love your sister. It’s just that time has become a precious commodity and I’d rather spend it kissing that warm, soft neck of yours than snapping your picture or fretting about your sleep schedule.
I love you as big as the sky,
Mama
5 Responses to “Month Two”
This letter is so sweet. And also, I’m the second (and last) child, and I have to say, I loved it. Yes, my baby book is essentially empty, but it was a great position to hold in the family, and I always enjoyed it.
He’s so cute! I can’t believe I get to have one like that in six months. Eee.
What, he cannot be 2 months already! He sure is cute though!!
Two months already? No way!!!
Can I come to nibble on his fat rolls, please?
Love the rolls!
And please tell me how to slow the time down!
I ADORE how baby fat on arms makes them look like they have mini biceps. If only I could get my fat to look like that.
Iris has the thrush too (from one of her meds). It’s a bummer.