5 weeks old

Here are some pics of Brycen at 1 month old. Today we had his 1 month check up (5 weeks). He is 10lbs 7 oz and 22.5 inches. He has gained a little over a pound since birth (2 lbs if you count the pound he lost), and an inch and a half. He is doing really well, only waking up twice at night, around 2 and 5. He is awake more and more throughout the day, he will lay on the floor and Brooklyn will lay with him and talk, or sing to him. She loves being a big sister and constantly wants to hold him or see him. I can't wait until he can interact with her a little more.

Brookyn playing soccer

Here is a little video of Brooklyn dribbling a soccer ball. I hope she keeps it up!

Brycen Michael

Brycen Michael arrived 2/24/2010 at 2:50pm. I was going to be induced that day, but ended up going into labor and when I went in for my induction I was 5.5 cm dialated at 11am. I received a little pitocin to regulate my contractions, got an epidural at 6.5cm, about 12pm, my water broken at 8cm about 1pm. Then around 2 they called for the doctor, I began pushing at 2:20 and had him at 2:50. The doctor was pretty impressed I didn't have to push long, as he was bigger than expected... 1-1.5 lbs bigger than expected. He weighed in at 9lbs 3 oz, over 2 lbs bigger than his sister. These past 2 weeks (taking care of both kids) have gone better than I expected. I am not too tired, and as long as I get out of the house each day I don't go crazy :) Brycen lost almost 1lb in the hospital and yesterday at his 2 week checkup he was back to 9lbs 2 oz, so close to his birth weight, and going in the right direction. Brooklyn loves her little brother.. she says he is "too cute"!