Owen's two month appointment

We had another successful doctors appointment for Owen. Here are his two month stats:

11 lbs 5 oz (18th percentile)

23 inches long (36th percentile)

41 cm head circumference (91st percentile)

The doctor said him only pooping once a week is fine. Since he's exclusively breast fed it's not a problem. I just need to make sure it stays the right color. 

Owen had to get 5 vaccines- one oral and two shots. He drank the oral one like a champ. The first shot made him cry only a few seconds. The second shot wasn't so good. He really screamed and didn't settle down for awhile. He slept most of the day but when he wasn't sleeping he cried a lot. I felt so bad for my little guy. He never cries so it was hard to see him so upset. 

Owen is smiling more and makes noises like he's talking. He is stil adored by his sisters. Thankfully they don't fight over him as much. 

In the last week he has been sleeping 5 or 6 hours at night. That has been great!

Another good thing is Owen has gotten much better at nursing and I don't have to pump anymore if I don't want. This had also made the nights better because he eats faster and is done in 25 minutes rather than an hour. Progress!

Ladies at church love holding Owen. They say he's like a doll with his perfect face and size. He's easy to hold too since he's not fussy and loves to be held.

So far his eyes are still blue just like daddy's!

I sure love my baby Owen! 

 

January 2015

Here are some pictures from January that I haven't already shared.

Anna is exercising on the rings Ja put out in the backyard.

It looks like Owen didn't like what was said.

I watched these six kids for an hour and a half. It was a piece of cake! At least for the few minutes this scene lasted. Kinzley, Colton, Alyssa, Macy, Owen, Anna

Macy and Anna made me breakfast again. Yum! ;) This time it was flour, sugar, and water. There might have been spinach too.

I love it when Macy wants to hold Owen for me. She is such a big helper.

Anna loves reading to Owen.

Anna did not want me to take this picture. Can you tell?

Anna wanted to buy this bracelet kit at Hobby Lobby. We took a picture of it instead to put on her Christmas list. I thought this shot was so cute of her face and hands.

Ja went out of town for work for a few days. These girls were my morning alarm.

We had a few warm days so we went to a couple of parks. Macy loved this "obstacle course" at Jetton park. Anna, not so much. She fell through the stairs.

Macy at Robbins park.

This picture sums up the relationship between Macy, Owen, and Anna. The girls love him and want to be touching him at all times.

I reupholstered our rocking chair for Owen. It's not perfect but it was my first time making covers for cushions. I actually finished it before Thanksgiving (which was my goal!!)

Owen looking so dapper for church.

Like father like son.

 Anna had a few days when she loved washing the dishes. Only one glass was broken.

This was a project of Macy's. She brought the red lion home from preschool. I guess she decided it needed legs. She found the paper, drew the legs, cut them out, and glued them on the lion ALL BY HERSELF! This was huge for her and very clever.

Macy's preschool friend Allie.

Macy made this dress for Anna out of scraps of fabric and painters tape (her favorite medium right now).

Daddy is so talented and strong! Is there anything he can't do?

Owen hanging out in Anna's chair.

And he's asleep... but not for long with Anna around.

 Macy likes to have her hair braided after a bath at night so she can have wavy hair in the morning. 

Macy's 5 year old appointment

Dr. Lillian Ferdinands
Height 3 ' 7" 57th percentile
Weight 36 lb 6.4 oz 24th percentile
BP 82/58

Owen at 6 weeks old

Height 22.5inches 72nd percentile
Weight 9 lb 13 oz 25th percentile
Head circumference 15.93 inches 86th percentile

Ja and I were commenting on how long Owen seemed and now we know he is long! His weight is better than the girls was. Hopefully people won't comment on how skinny he is and always ask if he eats. 

In fact Owen is a good eater. He's getting the hang of the nursing thing. I don't often have to give him a bottle after nursing anymore. He's able to drink what he needs.

Although he doesn't sleep longer than 4 hours at night the nights are getting better. For one, I don't have to pump every feeding and finishing feeding him with a bottle. Two, he's falling asleep faster each time which means for sleeping time for me. Don't get me wrong- I'm 

Things Macy said

Our bishop in Virginia passed away a couple weeks ago from brain cancer. I was telling Ja about it and how sad the situation is. Macy cuts in, "but he's happy because he gets to be with Jesus." 

You are so smart Macy. Thanks for putting things in perspective.

Today she brought it up again and said, "I hope he takes a picture of Jesus. No a video!" I think she wants to know what Jesus looks like. 

Yesterday Macy was holding Owen while watching a movie. Owen gives a very loud poop in his diaper. Macy, still looking at the TV, says, "that's my boy! That's my boy!" I have no idea where she got that but it was hilarious!

Granny Dot came to visit

Dorothy came January 7-14 to help with Owen and the girls. I didn't take too many pictures because either she was off with the girls or we were having too much fun. 

It was so nice to have a third adult to help again. My mom was helping us out for two weeks so I really felt helpless when she left and Ja went back to work. Dorothy played with the girls, took them to the movies, to lunch, and to preschool. She was a huge help cleaning the house too. 

I think every time Dorothy comes to visit the girls want her to put her rollers in their hair. Anna sat very still and was patient. After Dorothy finished Anna pulled them out herself. Macy already had her turn but I didn't get a picture. 

Here is Granny Dot with all three kids. The girls were being so silly and making faces. 

Here I asked the girls not to smile and I got normal smiles. 

Owen's first photo with Granny Dot. 

When my mom left both girls were very sad. As my mom started walking into the airport Anna holds out her arms and says, "No, Gamma!" She didn't want her to go. Macy was about to cry so I told her grandma will be coming back in March for Owen's blessing. Macy said, "I want her to come back tomorrow!" 

They were also sad when Dorothy left. Macy wanted her to stay longer. 

I was definitely sad when they both left. Who would make dinner? Who would hold Owen when he's fussy? Who will clean my house? How can I take a nap? How will I survive with three kids?!

One day at a time I guess. 

Owen's birth announcement photo shoot

Months ago I found a photographer who would be able to do a newborn session with Owen and the girls. Or so I thought. At the beginning of December I contacted her again to make sure she was still able to do it. Turns out she never put us on her calendar! She forgot! I was pretty upset. I tried to find another photographer but it was too late. I would have to take pictures myself. Maybe the fourth child will have actual newborn photos taken. 

This photo of Owen and my mom wasn't for the announcement but it's a good one so I'm including it here. 

I wanted to try and recreate some of the cute poses photographers do with newborns but I missed my chance. They like to shoot within the first 10 days of life and those first 10 days came and went. I wasn't feeling myself yet and didn't have the energy to try. At least I have a few pictures to show him at 10 days old. 

He's showing the peace sign in this one!

I was trying out the blue blanket for obvious reasons. I wanted to make sure people knew we have a boy! It didn't matter in the end because I did black and white photos for the announcement. 

Macy and Anna were eager and willing subjects. We propped my bed up and got to work. I love this picture if the girls awaiting the arrival of Owen. 

They are laughing at my mom who was jumping up and down behind me. I'm glad she was there to cheer them up. 

These two love their Owen so much!

Anna's face is priceless in this one. 

My sweet precious Owen. He is growing up too fast. At this time in his life it was hard to get him awake for pictures but we found a little window where all three kids were awake, fed, and happy. That is a miracle!

After I got enough of Owen, Macy wanted to do "model shots" as she called them. Anna had some great poses. This face cracks me up. She has so much energy and personality. 

I told her to pose and this is what we got. 

Macy knew just what to do. 

She is a great model!