The Krauss Family: 2 Weeks Old

Matthew had his two week check-up last Friday. He is growing like a weed and has gained a pound since he was born and grown an entire inch (in only 2 weeks!) This explains his voracious appetite...he is eating anywhere from 2.5-4 ounces/feeding every 2-3 hours during the day and every 3-4 hours at night. Matthew is still a pretty tiny guy though. Here are his current stats:

Weight: 7 pounds, 12 ounces (25%)

Height: 20 inches (25%)

Head circumference: 14 1/4 inches (25%)

We have been learning so many things about our newest addition these past two weeks.

Here are some of Matthew's MOST favorite things at the moment:

*being held and cuddled

*the bouncy seat

*being swaddled up nice and tight

*his carseat

*being sung to...his current fave "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

*eating!

*his pacifier

* tummy time (shocker!)

*and of course, "playing" with his big sister

Here are some of Matthew's LEAST favorite things:

*baths

*diaper changes

*bright lights

*going back to sleep after waketime

*getting dressed

*having to wait to eat while I make a bottle

*the swing (this is SO different from his sister)

Matt and I have been learning a lot too:

*Matthew has the most adorable dimples on each side of his cheeks and we love seeing them when he smiles in his sleep...can't wait for those first "real" smiles!

*He loves to eat with his hands up on his face

*There is a very specific way to diaper a boy that we had no idea about and had tons of leaks until some sweet FB friends clued me in on the trick

*Matthew has the sweetest personality and is only really fussy when it's time to eat or he's being changed/given a bath...this is a big change for us since Caroline, bless her heart, was the fussiest baby because of colic/reflux. She cried all of the time so we have really enjoyed our content baby boy. I do realize this could change any day though ;-)

*Matthew gets terrible gas (such a boy, right?) and Mylicon has become our best friend

*We just LOVE having a little boy. I had friends with little boys tell me how wonderful it is, and I totally see what they were talking about now. There is just something so sweet about it...it's hard to put into words

*We forgot how BRUTAL the sleep deprivation is, especially with a toddler

*It's really really hard to get out the door with two kiddos. I hope I get better at it soon!

*Matthew has the most wonderful big sister. Caroline has warmed up to him in a big way and constantly wants to be holding, patting, feeding, and "playing" with him. She is always saying "I love baby Matthew so much"...melts this momma's heart.