Wednesday, March 23, 2011

He's A String Bean

Grant is growing and changing, little by little.
When he was born, he weighed 7lbs 6oz and was 19.5 inches long.
At his 2-week checkup, he was 7lbs 11oz and 22 inches long.
That's a lot of length to gain in just 2 weeks!

He loves to be swaddled, it calms him down instantly. See how long and skinny? Just like a little string bean. His feet reach all the way down to the end of his swaddler!
Our cousins came to visit us last week, including little Dawson who was born the day after Grant! He weighed 8lbs 5oz when he was born and weighed 9lbs 7oz at his 2 week checkup. Look at the difference between these two! Dawson = a normal newborn, Grant = a half-pint.
The good news is that the boys are finally warming up to their baby brother. They have been pretty indifferent to him being around, but lately they actually want to help out. Jack even asked to hold him! We are making progress.

6 comments:

Melanie M. McKinnon said...

i think Grant looks like Jack in the second picture. what a cutie pie!

Donna said...

You are so blessed..what beautiful, perfect children you have! Congrats, to both you and Phil...
Love you,
Auntie Donna

grandmasmith said...

Thanks for more pictures of your beautiful baby boy. (a grandma can call him beautiful) If he continues to be tall and skinny maybe he is taking after Grandpa Rick. Love, G

Miranda Townsend said...

His face is just so cute!!I can't wait to meet him!

h said...

love this darling baby. love you guys. great to see updated pics. hope you're recovering well and getting rest here and there?? love you lots. thinking of you lots.

Sarah Robbins said...

He is so cute! You might try a wombie if he likes being swaddled. It's tight light a swaddle, but zips so you can still change their diaper at night. Debby LOVES hers!