Kade’s 5th Week

Hi Kade! You celebrated 1 month on 7/14 and turned  5 weeks old on Sunday,7/19. …I can hardly believe it! This is all about your sweet fifth week.

Weight: You were 9 lbs and 13 oz at your checkup. Dr. Carey joked that you would be 40 lbs the next time we brought you in! Really though, they are happy with your weight gain and it’s a good sign you are eating well.

I also want you to know that I prayed very specifically that you wouldn’t be too big to be born vaginally (only because VBAC), but that the Lord would let you grow big and strong after you came out. I reminded your Daddy about that the other day and he said he remembered me praying that. We are celebrating that the Lord is continuing to honor the prayers we have prayed over you.

Health: No more “clicking” in your hip and all checked out well at your appointment! Praise the Lord!! We are so thankful for a healthy boy. We go back again at 2 months.

Sleep: You are totally going to be a tummy sleeper when you’re big enough to roll over. We are still swaddling and started using the Miracle Blanket they gave us in the hospital for Jase because you can roll yourself onto your side in the Woombie and Swaddle Me. You are still in the pack n play in our room, but we are probably going to move the Angel Care monitor soon and put your in your crib. That was a tough transition for me with your brother (I slept on his floor the whole first night) so I’m interested to see if I handle it a little better this time. We are currently doing an eat-wake-sleep routine and you take some pretty good naps, but we aren’t on a solid schedule yet. We are traveling soon and your Grammy and Granddaddy will be watching you and brother, so we are going to wait to implement a regimented schedule till we get home so they have some flexibility.

And you hands down sleep best when you’re being held, of course. Aunt Jade snuggled you for a while so I could take a {long} shower. I’m not sure who enjoyed it more.

What Kade is up to: We moved you to a size 1 diaper and your newborn clothes are getting tight.

You were in a fun little Wonder Week this week. That is such a neat app and the leaps are always spot on. It is so interesting to read how your brain is developing and how learning new skills can affect your mood.

You are probably going to have a mullet like your bro. Business in the front, party in the back. Seriously, not sure why y’all have so much hair in back but it’s pretty thin and fuzzy on top.

You look much older than a one month old- especially with how well you are holding your head up! You have already lost that newborn look. (Hah- this picture cracks me up! You look like a little turtle.)

You are very alert & very content. Sweet angel baby! Even if you look like a little grump…

You breathe pretty loud when you’re sleeping and always have boogies. Dr. Carey told me to avoid using the aspirator because that could inflame your nostrils and make it worse. I’m pretty sure you have Daddy’s nose & I’m praying you don’t have sinus issues.

You’re getting a little bit of baby acne and cradle cap, but nothing too bad. We are using Ava Anderson baby wash and I LOVE it!

Also love comparison pictures and seeing how you and Jase favor.

PostPartum: I worked out once this week but bled a tiny bit after so decided to hold off another week. And I spoke too soon about the night sweats going away.I woke up the next morning in a puddle of sweat (so gross!). I have been washing the sheets and showering more than ever. (Hahhah- that makes me sound so raunchy. I promise I have good hygiene.)

Big Brother Jase: Jase ADORES you. He talks to you in the funniest little voice and says “Hey brudddder! Paci, brother? Blanket brother? Hold you brother. Heyyyyy brudder!” He loves to lay his head on you, kiss you on the head, and hold your hand. He is always so excited to see you first thing in the morning. If you are crying in the car he says, “Mom, brudder needs paci!” I have a feeling he’s going to look out for you as you grow. Can’t wait to see you guys become best buds.

And I’m sure there will be a few wrestling matches too. You’re already throwing a mean right hand.

Thoughts: My sweet, sweet boy. You are so easy going and such a content little guy. I love laying with you on my chest and kissing your sweet head nine million times a day. We thank the Lord for you and can’t wait to see more and more of your personality develop. You are PRECIOUS and so very loved.

Love this picture of you and your Granddaddy.