One Month Old Statistics

Here's a pic we took at Forest Park last week. I think he looks exactly like Matt and in this pic he almost looks like a toy doll!

We went to the pediatrician for his 1 month appt yesterday and he is growing very fast. Here are his stats:

Weight - 10lbs 15oz in the 75th percentile
Height - 23.5 inches in the 90th percentile.
Head Circumference - 15 inches in the 50th percentile

So he is a very tall guy compared to other 1 month old babies, of course we expect that to even out. The doctor was impressed with how alert he was and that he was already smiling back at us. He did say the baby acne Clayton has is from the estrogen in my breastmilk and probably won't go away until he is about 3 months old. Next month he will get shots for vaccines - yikes!

Here is his one month old (Nov 12) photo with all his camo gear. He is getting ready to help his dad get a big buck to hang on the wall of his nursery.

4 weeks old

I can't believe he's already 4 weeks old. Crystal and Kelly came to visit him. He welcomed the girls properly with the largest poop I've ever seen. It blew out is diaper and up the back of his shirt. I wasn't sure if the poo would come out of the white onesie that he was wearing but luckily we got it out. We mostly just hung out all weekend. He was good and impressed them with his pooping and eating abilities.

I forgot to take a picture of Kelly before she left, but did get this pic of Crystal and Clayton as we got ready to take her to the airport.

Matt testing out the stroller.

Here's Clayton's first stroller ride. Yes, I am surprised that he survived it. I am sure that Matt will be testing the limits on the stroller when we are able to actually go jogging with it.

Of course, I'm the cautious mommy!

Clayton didn't seem to mind either method of riding.

First trip to Cabella's with Dad

On Saturday Oct 25, we took Clayton on his first trip to Cabella's with dad. Matt showed him around and took pics by the huge display of dead animals. Matt said Clayton tried to buy a firearm and some bullets but got denied when they asked for his ID and he didn't have one. He told them his social security card should be arriving in the mail any day, but they would not sell him the weapons.

The Pediatrician

Clayton met his pediatrician in the hospital where Dr. Laycob checked him over. He said he was doing so great he didn't need to see him until 2 weeks, but as a nervous first time mom, I took him in last Monday at 1 week old. He was doing fabulous and had gained lots of weight. They said he was right on track. I think Clayton likes him because he pee'd all over 2 of the exam rooms and all over Dr. Laycob. He likes to mark his territory!

First trip out of the house

On Oct 18, almost one week old, we took our first trip out of the house to Babies R Us for some diapers and supplies. I was nervous to go but Matt thought we could do it no problem. Thanks to Matt, we did make it succesfully and have made a little bigger and longer trips every couple of days. We even changed his poopy diaper in the parking lot of St. Louis Bread Co. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it was a big accomplishment for me since I was so nervous.

Clayton's Photo Shoot

Matt took some awesome pics of Clayton. I was the assistant photographer. It's not too hard to get a good shot though when he's busy being so cute and adorable. Click below to see the photos.

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Visitors - Shelley and Elliot

We had visitors yesterday. Shelley and Elliot came and brought some really cool shoes too. Shelley had some ideas I had not thought of and an idea on my search for a baby wrap. I can't believe how big Elliot has gotten. I'm sure we'll blink and Clayton will be that big.

He's Here!

Well, I did not get a chance to complete my pregnancy posts, so we are skipping ahead now. You've all heard that he arrived on Oct 12. It was the best! I would not change a thing. It is so amazing to finally meet him. Now onto posting some photos as we get to know each other during maternity leave.