2 Weeks Old

Brendan is two weeks old today. We have spent the last couple weeks getting to know eachother, eating, sleeping, and of course lots of diaper changes (which lead to outfit changes because he loves to go to the bathroom after I take off his diaper). He is a good napper during the day and loves to keep me up at night to have snacks. Nathan has been very helpful watching the baby so that I can take some much needed naps. Brendan is a really sweet baby and has only recently began to get a little fussy which is to be expected at his age.

He had his kidney ultrasound yesterday and it looks like only one kidney has fluid backed up. We will get the results next week from the Urology Specialist. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the issue will correct itself over time and he will not need a surgery.

He had his two week pediatrician check-up today and now weighs 7 pounds and 1 ounce. He also got his heel pricked for the PKU blood test so he was not very happy at the visit. Overall, everything went well and he is a healthy boy! His next pediatrican appointment is for his one month check-up in two weeks.

We are very thankful that our little boy is doing well, however Mrs. Pookerton is not doing as great. I found out today that I will have to have surgery on my episiotomy fourth degree tear. I guess the vacumm that evacuated him after his heart rate dropped served its purpose to get him out quickly but was not so nice to me. I will see a specialist next month and will probably have a surgery scheduled in three months. Basically I am in a lot of pain but it seems to be getting better. I definitely took one for the team during this adventure! I have to say that it is hard to be mad because all the pain was worth getting our sweet Baby Brendan! Sorry if this was too much information but I thought some of you would appreciate an honest update on how I am doing.

Thanks again for all the phone calls, help, gifts, and meals from our friends and family!