Baby update - 2 weeks old

Gian-Michael is officially 2 weeks old today.  Life has changed but all for the better.  We took him to our family doctor on Thursday for a 2nd check up (since the first was with a walk in clinic) and he is already 9lbs 14oz.  He is gaining weight so quickly.  He is doing very well.  He is still a little yellow but we are trying to keep him close to windows so he can get some UV light that way.  I took him out for a short walk today and will again tomorrow (assuming the warmer temps are still around). 

Bella has been adjusting very well too.  She is a great big sister.  She calls Gian-Michael her baby and has nicknamed him Big Guy.  Not to say she doesn't act up for attention too.  We have had to speak to her a few times about broken rules but that is to be expected.  We are always trying to include her in everything we do and I also try to have time for just the 2 of us.  I love how protective she is of him too.  The other day, I asked hubby to bring Gian-Michael downstairs with him so I can get a few extra hours of sleep (after a rather rough night) and when Bella woke up, the first thing she did was come to the bassinet to check on Gian-Michael.  When she saw he wasn't there, she woke me up to find out what happened to him.  She was very relieved when I told her that he was with daddy.  When people ask her if they can take the baby home with them, she gets very upset and says "no he's my baby".

Breastfeeding is going very well.  It is pretty exhausting because it is on demand but I can deal with the 3 - 4hr intervals that it normally is.  He does seem to go through a few days where he wants to eat every hour.  Those are the days I have issues with.  I was worried the first few days that he wasn't ever going to latch on properly but now he's a little pro:)  He is already trying to lift his head and look around. 

I look at Gian-Michael and Isabella and I thank God for blessing me with 2 beautiful, healthy children.