1 Week Old!

Dear Soren,
Today you are one week old! Mommy keeps thinking back to one week ago when her life changed in amazing ways when you entered the world. Mommy is currently working on your birth story, but one moment she will never forget is when the nurse brought you into the room after mommy's c-section recovery and your 4-hour NICU monitoring. I instantly cried when you entered in the room, I cried "My baby, it's my baby! Do you know how long I've waited for you?!?" I cry just thinking about that beautiful moment. After I talked to you, you opened your eyes for the first time. I couldn't stop smelling you, kissing you, crying and rejoicing in my little miracle. There was not a dry eye in the room.

The last week has been a beautiful blur while daddy and I have been working on establishing a routine and learning more about your likes and dislikes. So far we've figured out that you LOVE your pacifier; you HATE being changed as we think you get cold, but the second we put the paci in your mouth the world is at peace. You seem to enjoy your swing and also when daddy "shhhhs" you in the ear to calm you down. Breastfeeding is a love-hate experience for you. You are kinda stubborn (and 'lazy' according to your pediatrician) and don't like to work to let the milk down. Momma has been pumping a little bit before and trying many different things to get you to latch on. Once we get you latched on, you love to nurse and go to town. Daddy knows you must be a 'Johnson' based on your stubbornness. Daddy stays calm and is a great supporter in our breastfeeding endeavors! So far you wake up every 2.5-3 hours to nurse which is perfect!

Also this week you have had many visitors! There are so many people who love you and find you to be adorable...momma has to agree! Last night we had Tami, our photographer, come over to take some newborn pictures of you and you did great! You made sure she knew that if she takes off your dipey, you will pee :-). Also this week we went to your cousin Kylie's baptism. You got to meet Kylie and Ryker for the first time and all of us had a great time ooggling over the babies.

(From left to right: Ryker, Soren, Kylie)

As far as growth goes, here's the past week's measurements:

Birth- 6 lbs. 6 oz., 20 inches long
Friday, leaving hospital: 5 lbs. 12.8 oz.
Monday ped. appt- 5 lbs. 15 oz., 18 3/4 inches long
Tuesday ped. appt.- 6 lbs. 1/2 oz.