Gordito

Today was Isaac's "control", or routine check up with our pediatrician.  We had to go back at 3 weeks old since we needed to make sure he was gaining weight appropriately.  Well, good news! He is doing GREAT with his weight gain.  He went from 2.1 kilos to 3 kilos in 2 weeks and now weighs 6.6 pounds, which means over the course of his life he has gained 1.5 pounds in 23 days (after losing about 10% of his birth weight).  So, needless to say, the doctor was very impressed since he is on track to gain 1.5 kilos in one month (which he said is VERY good).  I'm ecstatic.  It has been a rough road feeding wise since we have to breastfeed, then supplement with bottle, then I have to pump, which means every 3 hours I am spending about 1.5 hours feeding.  This has been exhausting, and with Sadie around to throw a wrench in things at any given time it has been a challenge (although with Aunt Vicki here, the Sadie part was much easier!).  I will not be deterred though.  I am hoping to stay positive and continue giving Isaac as much nourishment as possible (the kid eats like a horse, it's uncanny).  I really want a fat baby!

So here is his adorable face (with some good chubby cheeks!) at 23 days old.