Watch us grow!
This afternoon, Janie finished this puzzle ALL ON HER OWN!! She was so proud of herself.
Later, she made playdough spaghetti with Yai.
She also helped give Peanut a bottle with a little bit of Mama’s help.
A weekend also wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Costco to buy milk. The AC was also nice on this very warm day in SF.
Janie also skipped her nap this afternoon so she was out by 7pm.
Daddy helped feed Peanut this afternoon so that Mommy could play with Janie. Now that’s teamwork!
When the kids are at school past 5pm, they have a 3rd snack called Tea Time. Each kid is supposed to have their own snack that they brought with them. We didn’t expect her to be there so late so the teachers had to give her something. We will have to pack a Tea Time snack for her from now on just in case Dada is running late.
Just like we did with Janie when she was a week old, we took Peanut out to the Farmer’s Market today.
Big sis rode her scooter while Peanut hung out in the carrier.
https://youtu.be/Z2NGxMqG9P8
He was super cozy and slept the entire time with the exception of his feedings throughout the day.
Janie got a special treat, soft serve, for having such a successful first week of preschool.
She picked out vanilla and chocolate swirl and had it in a cone with a spoon – her favorite.
She felt so special because soft serve is for big kids and not for babies.
After a stop at the playground, we had lunch nearby. 
Janie tried to use chopsticks to pick up gyoza but then realized stabbing them with just one stick was more effective.
Dada shielded Peanut’s head from his noodles while he ate lunch.
This was very similar to what he did last time with Janie.
On the way home, Dada carried Peanut in the carrier. He, again, snoozed the whole way home.
Janie also slept in her stroller so that’s why she wasn’t included in this photo.
Here’s the photo we took with Janie when she was the same age.
Can you see his little face inside? So cute.
Peanut was extra hungry this evening, so Yai gave him a bottle before we all headed to bed.
Of course, Peanut was wide awake at this time of day so he just hung out with Dada in bed.
He looked so content with his Puppy. He’s getting pretty good holding onto it.
https://youtu.be/5nSvMMq7rGE
Later, big sis was having trouble sleeping so she jumped into bed with us. Peanut was just chilling on a pillow and Janie helped him get the puppy back in his mouth.
We worked very hard to get Mama’s milk supply up these past two days and this boy has been eating and pooping like a champ.
We went back to the pediatrician today and he gained 10 ounces in 3 days! Yippee!
Here are the stats:
7/31/15: 8 lbs, 12 oz (Birth Weight), 81st percentile
8/2/15: 8 lbs, 2 oz (Discharge Weight), 43rd percentile8/3/15: 7 lbs, 12 oz (1st Weight Check), 31st percentile
8/6/15: 8 lbs, 6 oz (2nd Weight Check), 46th percentile
The doctor checked him out and was very pleased with his weight gain. She said he would still look yellow for a while longer but was not concerned. So, now Peanut is 6 ounces away from his birth weight and we have another weight check next Wednesday.
This afternoon, Peanut had his first visit to the pediatrician. They weighed and measured him as usual and unfortunately his weight is down from his birth weight by 1 pound. I guess Mama hasn’t been making enough milk so far despite feeding every hour. The doctor took a look at his photos from birth and she has a hunch that he was a little swollen with fluid when he was born and wasn’t supposed to weigh as much.
So, he’s now 7 pounds, 12 ounces today at barely 3 days of age.
Regardless, his weight is down and he was looking a little yellow (jaundice). So, the game plan now is for Mama to start pumping to increase the milk supply and in the meantime, Peanut got his first taste of formula (just 2 ounces) this evening to help fill up his belly and to get him to poop more.
Hopefully Mama’s milk will increase fast enough to get him back on track to dumpling status like his sister. Our next appointment is on Thursday for a weight check.
And here’s a photo of Big Sis and Mama at the doctor’s office. Janie still wouldn’t talk to her doctor. *sigh* Oh well. She still managed to score a lollipop from her too.
Last night, this kid was a hungry hungry hippo. Kept me up pretty much all night with tiny cat naps in between. I basically kept him in bed with me all night and I discovered he preferred to be propped up by a pillow in the corner of my bed.
So, after his 5 am weight check and a feeding, he was finally out for the count and I got a nap too.
We also had to prepare him for his circumcision at 2pm. He was allowed to eat up to 12:15 and then was cut off from feeding until the procedure. So, the pacifier had to come out and he loved it. This was one of the rare moments when his eyes were open and he was alert.
He also continued to nap until the nurse came to get him. There he is in the corner of my bed again. And that was Dada’s spot for the past 2 days.
At 2:15 pm, the nurse came to get him and Mama got to accompany him. He was swaddled tightly and given a pacifier with sugar water drops to keep him calm. He slept through most of the procedure and braved it like a champ. This is him being wheeled back to the room by Mama. Afterward, he ate for 24 minutes, he fell asleep again. This baby definitely has his days and nights reversed. I better rest up for a busy night.
This morning, Janie took Muni with Yai to visit Peanut.
Mama ordered lemon Jello for her as a special treat.
She had her treat at the table while Dada ate the breakfast that she had brought for him.
While she waited for Peanut to wake up, she lounged in Mama’s bed and watched Frozen on the big screen.
She also had some snuggle time with Dada during the movie.
Once Peanut woke up, she got to hold him and give him big hugs.
Not sure he’s a fan of the big sister hugs yet but it’s still cute.
When we got home from lunch this afternoon, Janie changed into her PJs and we had a quiet afternoon at home so everyone could rest. It involved some gluing, snacking, and painting too.
