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Caleb went in for his 2 month check up with shots. He did pretty well with the shots and only cried a few minutes. I haven't had to give him any medication since this morning so we're doing good as far as side effects go. My boy is growing so much!!!!! Here are the stats...

12 lbs 1 oz 50th percentile
24 1/2 inches 95th percentile

He has the chubbiest little face but his body is so skinny like his Dad. We're getting close to being out of the 0-3 month clothing already!!! This sure is different compared to Isaac who was in 0-3 until he was 4 months old.

Sleeping through the night!

Last week Caleb slept until 6:00 am and it was wonderful. I think that's pretty good for a 8 week old. Of course he started waking up again around 4:00 a few nights after that. Last night he slept through again until 6:00 so I think we're onto something. If I remember right, Isaac was close to 3 months old before he slept through the night for the first time. I do think I have two pretty good sleepers though. Isaac has been sleeping through the night consistently since about 5 months. He sleeps 10-11 hours which is so nice. I can't wait for Caleb to get to that point. Caleb is growing so much and so fast. He looks like a totally different baby. He looked like Daddy right from the beginning but now he looks a lot like Mommy. He's over 11 lbs for sure. I'm anxious to find out his exact measurements on Friday. He's going to be out of his 0-3 month clothing before he hits 3 months I am sure! I think he'll be passing Isaac up on sizes before long! Too funny.

Isaac is so much fun right now. He is into everything, such a curious boy. He took 2 steps on Saturday and Monday he took 3 steps. He continues to take a few steps at a time so I am sure he'll be walking before long. I guessed 11 months so we'll see. He's eating a lot of table food now and not much baby food which is nice. I can't believe my baby is almost 1.

10 months and 7 weeks

The boys are growing fast!!! I can't believe in 2 short months Isaac will be 1 year old. It's amazing how fast time has flown by. Isaac is not walking yet but he is standing alone for a little bit longer every day. We're going to have to try and find some sort of baby gate to put between the dining room and living room. Isaac is on the go constantly. I started back to work on Monday and I work 4 days a week. It is going good and I enjoy my new schedule. The boys are doing good at daycare. Isaac does not nap very much at daycare because he is just too busy so his bedtime has moved up to 8:30. At least he's still a happy baby even though he's tired! The nights go way too fast when I don't get home until 5:30.

Caleb is 7 weeks old already. He's growing so much. I bet he's nearing 11 lbs by now. He has a chubby little face but he's still pretty thin because he's getting longer all the time!!! I'm not sure how much longer he'll be in 0-3 month clothing because of his length.

I tried to get Isaac's monthly pictures but it took 2 days. He's on the go and doesn't want to sit still. Oh well I got some good ones!!!!

Picture time!

The boys are growing so fast. Isaac is 9 1/2 months, crawling, pulling himself up, getting into everything, he's such a big boy! He got to go in his pool for the first time this weekend and had a blast! Caleb is about 10 lbs already and eating well. He sleeps about 4-5 hour stretches at night which is nice. Hopefully soon we'll go to one feeding at night. I did have to take him to the doctor last week. He has a mild case of eczema. It's on his face, neck, shoulders and chest. Right now we're just trying to keep his skin hydrated and see if it gets better. If not we'll have to take him back in and get some cream of some sort.

Isaac giving kisses

At least that appears to be what he is going to do. Although if I hadn't picked him up he probably would have tried pulling Caleb's hair or hitting him. And he's only 9 1/2 months!!!

I still think it's a cute pic!

Caleb is 1 month old!

I can't believe my baby is 1 month already. Where has the time gone. Still feels just like yesterday that I was giving birth to him. Caleb is doing well. He eats about every 3 hours during the day and at night he has been going 4-5 hours which is very nice for Mom and Dad. We were a bit worried in the beginning because he was so fussy. We think he has a touch of colic due to the formula. We have stopped nursing and have gone to Similac Advance which seems to be upsetting his tummy. We went to the doctor yesterday for a check up and we are now supposed to get Similac Low Iron. Apparently this is a formula not found very often. It's not even at Walmart. I hope we this formula is always available to us at the grocery store as that is where I found it.

Caleb is now 9 lbs 8 oz. and 22 3/4 inches long. He is in the 50th percentile for both. We go back in 1 month for another check up. I took some pictures this morning. You will notice Caleb is suffering from a touch of baby acne!

Attempt at 9 month photo shoot

Well we haven't gotten Isaac into a professional photo studio since his Easter photos at Walmart. I tried a few shots just to get us by a little longer. Not sure if we're going to have his 9 month photos taken or just wait until he's 1. However we need to figure out where to go with Caleb. At this point something cheap and simple is all I'm looking at so it might be Walmart again!!! Anyway here's my little man!!!

Cousins...Isaac and Norah!

My parents, sister in law Michelle and niece Norah came over yesterday so Michelle and Norah could meet baby Caleb. Isaac and Norah have so much fun together. It is so cute to watch them. It almost seems as if Norah is tackling Isaac but he seems to love every minute of it. It should be interesting once he's a little older and can tackle back!!! I think these two might be partners in crime! Norah will be 2 years old in a few days!!!!



Looks like a headlock doesn't it??? Isaac loved it!


Honestly he's laughing not crying!!!

Looking like blood brothers?

I have had so many people comment on how much Caleb looks like Isaac and how they have very similar features. I see it too. I think it's amazing how when you adopt a child and have biological children, they sometimes end up looking so much alike. I'm sure I will soon be getting the "are they twins" in public. Not sure how I'm going to answer that just yet but we'll figure it out. So you be the judge, do they look alike?

First 4 pictures are Isaac in his Pooh sleeper and hat when he was 4 days old!









The next 4 pictures are of Caleb in the same outfit at 11 days old!

Random pictures of the boys!

This weekend was a busy weekend. Aunt Erin came home to meet Caleb and see Isaac which was nice. We also got to spend a lot of time with cousin Caden and Aunt Gina and both sets of Grandparents. Aunt Erin brought the boys some Hawkeye clothing which is very cute on them. It's hard to get a good picture with both of the boys. Isaac likes to try and grab Caleb's hair if we're not watching. It's just the beginning I am sure!







Hawkeye boys!




Aunt Erin and Caleb


Adorable Caleb!


Aunt Erin and her nephews!!!

Teething, Sinus infection, new brother... Oh My!

Isaac has been acting so different since we brought Caleb home. I know he's too young to be jealous but he definitely knows he's not the center of attention anymore. I try my hardest to spend equal time with Isaac and Caleb. I know he misses his time with me and I miss my time with him but on another hand I need time with Caleb too. Every time I would leave the room Isaac would throw a tantrum. I soon figured out he wasn't feeling good. He ran a fever for about 5 days or so. I did take him into the doctor last week to be sure he didn't have something Caleb could catch. He had a sinus infection so we had him put on antibiotics right away which has helped quite a bit. He's still been running low grade fevers off and on but that is due to his teething. His bottom right tooth finally popped through and I am sure the one right next to it will be coming through soon as well. Once the tooth popped through it was like he was back to himself. He still has his fussy moments but he's definitely a happier boy! This week I am taking Isaac into the doctor for his 9 month checkup. That will give him some one on one time with Mommy which he really needs!!!

Caleb's 1 week check up

I took Caleb into the doctor today. The doctor wanted to see him at one week to see if he was gaining sufficient amount of weight. Caleb didn't eat well in the hospital so that was a little bit of a concern. I'm happy to say he's 7 lbs 14 oz. which is very close to his birth weight. He is still 21 inches long. The doctor showed me on the chart and he is in the 75th percentile for length and 50th for weight. I think Caleb is going to be a tall boy!!! He'll probably pass his brother up in no time!!! Next appointment is at one month!

Caleb is 1 week old!

Well the first week we have had our ups and downs. Caleb didn't do so great sleep wise our 2nd night home. Ross ended up bringing him downstairs to let me sleep which was nice. But now we have figured out that if we put the boppy pillow in his bassinet and lay him on it he will sleep really good. Last night he was only up twice. I have had intentions to fully nurse him but we have had a rough start. He would not nurse at the hospital or at home so I ended up going to a clinic to get a little help which has seemed to help a little. I haven't had to supplement formula so I'm happy about that. We're going to see how the next few weeks go. Caleb is growing and changing by the day. He looks a lot like Ross from the front but I do think he looks like me from the side. Isaac has had a rough couple of days too. Sunday night he came down with a fever of 102.8. He was pretty sick on Monday and I was concerned about Caleb getting sick so I called the doctor and we got in at 6:15 Monday night. Turns out he has a sinus infection and is on antibiotics. He is doing better but extra clingy and will not nap at all. I'm not sure if his clingyness has to do with him not feeling well or Caleb. I can't even take a nap because he is not a good napper. At least he sleeps 10 hours at night except for these last couple nights. I am so thankful that my Mom has been able to be with us for a few days to help out. These first few days are awfully rough. Well I suppose you are waiting for some more pictures so here you go!!!!!