2 posts tagged “checkup”

Today was our two week checkup.  Our.  Because I forgot that I had to get checked out, too.  We had the cover doctor, and believe it or not, I really liked him.  If I didn't have Dr. L, I would definitely be seeing this guy.  He's very friendly and very thorough.  He asked all sorts of questions and explained things very well.  It's kind of a shame that he's not staying around here.

I did run into Dr. L on my way back to the room.  He stopped us and checked out Peyton and asked how I was doing.  I was surprised to see him out and about so soon, but he looked really good.  Hopefully that means he'll be back at the practice in time for my six week checkup.

Anyway, now for the stats:

Birth:         8lbs 10oz
Release:    7lbs 15.9oz
1 Week:    8lbs  9.5oz
2 Week:    9lbs  4oz

Birth:        21 3/4"
2 Week:   22 1/4"

So he is definitely growing.  I told Tyler before I left that I guessed him to be about 9lbs 3oz, so I was close.  All the nurses (who had to gather around when he was being weighed and coo over him) couldn't believe he was only two weeks old, but I think all of the hair makes him look older.

As for my part of the checkup, doc said I looked really good for someone who had just had a baby two weeks ago, which I'll take as a compliment.  I actually feel pretty good physically.  Mentally I am getting there, but a certain family situation has kept me from 100%.  No PPD or baby blues or anything like that.  Just this huge sense of dread at having to be around the in-laws anytime in the near future.  That's one for another post, though.  

Yesterday was Peyton's one week birthday.  I cannot believe how fast this first week went by.  It was also our in-home checkup.

Birth:           8lbs, 10ozs
Release:      7lbs, 15.9ozs
One Week:  8lbs, 9.5ozs

So, apparently we are actually doing something right because P is having no problem putting on weight.  He is definitely an eater.  It can make for some long nights some nights, but definitely worth it.