Week 8 Already!

Hello Everyone!

Connor is almost 9 weeks old as I type this! We had a great week last week, trying to get back into working! Connor had his 2 month doctor visit on 10/13/09. Connor weighs 12lbs 6oz and his weight is in the 50th percentile (up 3 pounds exactly from his 2 week appointment); he is 22 inches long and his height is in the 75th percentile (up 1 inch from his 2 week appointment); and his head (I did not get the circumference) is in the 90th percentile (meaning he's got a good sized brain in there!!!!!) Dr. Makres said that Connor is thriving beautifully and that I should not start cereal until he is 4 months old and then fruit at 6 months and veggies at 8 months. We go back on 12/14 at 9:10 AM. He did really well at the appointment and only screamed when Dr. Makres was probing around...until the shots came! He was a big boy and screamed for just a minute when he got all of his shots, including: DTap (VERY nervous about this one); Polio; HepB; Hib; and Pcv.

Here's what those are for, in case you're wondering...

DTap - Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

Polio - obviously for Polio

HepB - Hepatitis B

Hib - Haemophilus Influenza Type b (A dangerous bacteria that causes meningitis in children under 5, pneumonia, and infections of the blood, joints, bones, and the membrane covering the heart.

pcv - Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (a bacteria that is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children)

Here are some pictures from week 8. This is Connor on Wednesday, 10/7/09, when he turned 8 weeks old...sitting in his high chair while I made breakfast!

What a beautiful 8 week old boy, if I do say so myself!

Later that day, we went to Wendy (Aunt Dee's) house to work! This is Wendy's youngest son, Grant, holding Connor, who ADORES Grant! He looks up to Grant like Grant's his big brother...little does he know, he will be the big brother one day!

My new favorite picture of Connor! Taken when he turned 8 weeks old!

In his crib, talking to his monkies!

On Monday, 10/12, when Connor turned 2 months old, Dr. Ladd paid us a visit! She had not seen Connor since the night he was born when she peeked at him through the nursery window!

Auntie Liz with Mommy and Connor!

Have a wonderful week! We love you!

The Ratliffs