Saturday, July 8, 2017

Chapter 14: Happy Three Months!

We can't believe another month has passed! Happy 3 months to our little peanut. We have had a busy last month doing a lot of activities before Erica returned to work. Alex has had a lot of first visits to places even though he hasn't really experienced them yet. He continues to eat well and keeps growing. He's now in newborn diapers and clothes, although he is quickly outgrowing them both. Bobby is now enjoying more time with Alex since Erica is back to work. Ben's love for his brother continues to grow as you will see in the pictures. Ben also frequently talks about how he "loves his brother."

We had his cardiology follow up this week and he weighed 8lb 13oz! They are very happy with his growth. He also had an echocardiogram which overall looked good, but we do need to keep an eye on one area. The left pulmonary artery which comes off the heart and takes blood to the lungs is narrow in one area. His cardiologist said this is quite common, but definitely something that needs to be watched closely. He will have to get some other tests in the next few weeks to get some more information and then they will come up with a plan. While we were hoping for a normal echo, we are thankful to be so close to CHOP for them to monitor things closely.

Enjoy the pictures!

Love,

Bobby, Erica, Ben and Alex


"Take My Picture Daddy!"



We love story time with Big Brother Ben


Mommy and Alex on Thomas

Daddy and his boys on Thomas


Practicing my Dab!


Daddy and Alex next to his namesake (Alexander Hamilton)






What I got to see at my first trip to Knoebels 


Striking a pose

Happy Father's Day Daddy!


Daddy and the Boys Day!

It sure does! (see bib lol)


Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Chapter 13: Happy Two Months!

Happy 2 months to our little peanut! It has been a busy last few weeks! Everything went well with the hernia repair. Alexander continues to increase his feeds now taking 70-75 ml every 2-3hr. And even more exciting for Erica is he started nursing! He's starting to get more hair and is getting bigger every day. He actually fits into his preemie clothes and may soon outgrow some of them. We don't go back to the pediatrician until next week, but a few weeks ago he was already 6lb so hopefully he is 7lb now! We go back to the cardiologist next month. Thankfully there isn't really too much else to update.

We were able to celebrate this past weekend at the CHOP Fetal and Diagnostic Center 21st Annual Reunion. There were a lot of fun activities and food for all to enjoy! We all had a great time. Enjoy all of the pictures.
Happy 2 Months Peanut!

:)


Alex's first visit to the zoo

Mr. Peeker

Our new stroller :)

Its a rough life lol

Brotherly Love!

Our CHOP family :)

Our little miracle with his CHOP Miracle Family :)

Proud Mommy!

Selfie with the little man!

Ice cream sandwiches are delicious!

Hello World!

What a ham lol

Ben's Imaginary Car

"Daddy you drive!"

Ben: "Hold My Hand Alex!" Already bossing around his little brother lol

Already playing with one another :)


Snuggle time with Mommy :)

Brothers for Life :) 

I love my musical starfish!

Play Mat Time !

Storytime w/ Big Brother Ben

Ben loves to read to Alex himself :)

Proud Papa

Mommy and her little man :)

"Alexander" AKA Superbaby!

Ben loves rides lol

Mr. Smiles

Grandma with Alex

Pop-Pop and Alex

Thanks for stopping by Grandma and Pop-Pop !