Declan's one month

His one month appointment went really well.  He shared it with Maeve"s 6 yo check up.  Dr. Libby is great.  She said he looked good and didn't have any concerns.  He is eating better although still latches funny on my left and it still hurts but its much better.  We talked about getting an ultrasound for his kidney but she said to wait until the winter cold and flu season ended.  He is looking around a lot more, staying awake for longer and I swear he has smiled intentionally (socially) twice for me.  He has had a couple of nights were he did 4 hours stretches twice (fed at 1030, 230, 7 am)......how I wish that was every night.  Generally he is 3 hours, which I cant complain about.  He took his first bottle with ease and even got 24 hrs of bottles when my back started spasming.  I had to take Oxycontin and a muscle relaxer.  I was in soooo much pain.  (I got the spasms after running for the first time.  It felt fine and great to be out at the time but obviously, I am really out of shape!).  He calms the best for me and will stare forever at my face when he is awake.  He has started getting cradle cap.  He is liking his baths better but only gets one about once a week.  (things are hectic!!!).  I think I finally perfected changing his diaper and getting diaper cream on without him peeing.  (a old washcloth over his goods....good advice from Lisa, my cleaning lady).  He doesn't mind tummy time but seems to fall asleep every time, which probably isn't a good habit.  His eyes still seem to be dark blue and I hope he has blue eyes like his daddy! 

One month check up:
weight 11.2 lbs. (80% ile)
height 22 1/2 in. (80 %ile)

Maeve and her 6 yo check up

Maeve is thriving and becoming a string bean.  She got a shot which made her a little nervous but she was very brave. 
weight 55 lb (55%ile)
height 49 1/2 in. (95%ile)
BIP=100/54

She had an extended birthday.  After her friend pool party, grandma took her to Target to pick out her birthday present on her actual birthday (she got 2 barbies and clothes).  Then Gma and Gpa and the family, minus daddy (he was in Erie Pa for work) went to her choice of restaurants...China Dynasty, a buffet in Graceland.  She ate 4 plates of food!!!  The waiters were extra friendly even thought hey couldn't speak English and gave her a piece of cake with a candle (see pic below).  Finally when daddy got home on Friday, we had a "family party" to open the remainder of her gifts and have more cake.  She must have gotten at least 10 barbies and some fun horses too.  (all her favorite currently!)

Happy 6th birthday Maeve!!!

How are you six?  I still remember you as my tiny baby who went with me everywhere.  I see you loving your friends and growing more and more independent.  I am so happy that you are confident and feel comfortable enough to be your own self but how my heart hurts that you will one day want little to do with me.  Anyway, you loved your birthday weekend.  While I had to do a little convincing that this weekend was better than what Kaleigh was doing (Kaleigh decided to spend the weekend with your cousins in Michigan since gma and gpa were going up to babysit).  We started the weekend with a pancake feast at the highschool for a fundraiser.  You practiced stuffing your face after watching a pancake eating contest and played on some super fun bouncy slides.  You had a great birthday party at the community pool with all the girls from your class and