Sunday, September 27, 2009

2 month pediatrician visit

It is official, Connor is now 2 months old! That's if you count from the day he was actually born, but if you count from the day he was supposed be born, then I guess he is one month old.
So, at 2 months old, it is time for the second pediatrician visit!

First, the stats... Connor is now 12 lbs 5 oz, 21.5 inches long, and 38.7 cm head circumfrence. That puts him in the 95th percentile for babies born at 35 weeks for weight, 80th percentile for length, and 92nd percentile for head circumfrence. As a matter of fact, he is at 75th percentile for weight for full term babies. Yay, Connor, you caught up!

The pediatrician told us that he is doing well, his neck is getting stronger, and he looks good. He has a little bit of acid reflux, so she prescribed us some antacids for that. We haven't been able to try them yet, because Wallgreens was out of stock. They also checked his jaundice level again, and it turns out he has a little bit left, but not much, and nothing to worry about at this point.

Now, the "aww poor baby" part. During the second month, they do a second round of immunizations for various things. As I mentioned before, they also had to check him for jaundice. I think he may be used to the jaundice test. Of course he cried. Well, maybe we are used to the jaundice test, but we had him calmed down pretty quick after that one.

But, the immunization shots are another thing entirely.We had him calmed down and laying on the table, because I knew that Ann wouldn't want to see him get the shots. They looked like fairly small needles, but of course they should be, because he is small. The nurse stuck the needle into his inner thigh. Connor got so mad that he couldn't even cry! His face turned red, his mouth opened, but nothing came out. I knew that he was very pissed off. There was a good 5-10 seconds that he was so mad, he opened his mouth and nothing came out. I told Ann while it was happening, and after that a nasty scream came out, but by that time the shot was over.



We managed to calm him down, and it was sad to see him like that at the time, but now it is almost funny to think that he got that mad. On the car ride on the way back, as to be expected, he fell asleep, and was fine when we got home. We have had a good weekend with him. It is always nice to be able to spend some time together.


Friday, September 18, 2009

Middle Names

Connor has two middle names. When he's a little older, he may wonder why, this is what I'd explain.

"Connor, you have two middle names: Pascal and Chen.

Pascal is your great grandfather, your grandfather, and your daddy's middle name. Mommy and Daddy didn't get a chance to meet your great grandfather HP but we have heard so much from your grandparents what a even tempered, gentle, and good man he was and we hope that you will be like him, kind, gentle, and with a good heart.

Chen is your mommy's family name. China is a vast country with one of the world's oldest culture and longest history. Mommy will tell you all about it when you grow up. Mommy is proud to be Chinese and wants you to learn and carry with you this part of your heritage. Chen is also for you to know and remember Grandpa and Grandma Chen are so very proud of you.

Middle name is not usually a name people use to call you with. These names are not for others. They are for you. Mommy and Daddy came from two different worlds. Both very proud of where we come from. Mommy hopes you will grow up to embrace and enjoy the best of both worlds. These two middle names carries Mommy's hope of who you can grow up to be."
- Ann


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Going back to work

Last week, my Maternity leave ended and I started going back to work. It was one of the hardest thing I had to do. We are lucky that my mom is here helping us taking care of him. She is very patient and careful with him. Connor is well taken care of. But I miss him so much. I don't want to miss anything. Son, mommy and daddy love you very much. You are the reason we work so hard for. You are the reason. We want to spend as much time with you as possible. When we are at work, we are thinking of you too. You are growing so amazingly fast. Everyday is a new moment we want to remember. I used to think birthday to be just a day Mothers suffer. I didn't understand. Now I know. Your birthday is the day that we are blessed with you.
-Ann

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Home Sweet Home

Well, Connor has been home for 3 weeks now! His due date was August 30, so he officially full term now, and is doing all the things (we think) that normal babies do. Crying, pooping, crying, burping, pooping, repeat.

Luckily, both my mother and father have gotten to come visit us. Mama actually came while we were still in the NICU, and was a wonderful help for us during a very hard time. Daddy actually came last week, we really enjoyed having him here also.

We are starting to settle in to having him home now. This week, he has been a little more cranky than normal, and takes longer for him to get to sleep. It is tough when you are tired, but we love spending time with him.