The Monkeys & Me (a.k.a. the Davis family): The First Ten Days

Samuel is now 10 days old and what a crazy 10 days it has been in the Davis household! Here are the highlights (and some pictures):

Samuel lost nearly a pound during his first week of life which has meant many trips to the doctor's office. At this rate, he may actually beat his brother Kevin's record! :) He is back up to 7 lbs. 2 oz. and making the doctors very happy at moment. He also has jaundice, which has concerned us slightly this week since his eyes started to turn slightly yellow. Samuel had a heart murmur at birth, so we went for an echo cardiogram on Monday. Apparently, they send them all to Children's in Little Rock to be interpreted and then a report will be sent back to our pediatrician. We hope to hear something when we go back for his two week check up on Wednesday. Other than all that, he is doing really well.

Kevin has enjoyed having a brother so far. He loves to talk to Samuel and gets this funny high pitched voice when he does. He lovingly calls him "Bubba" and thinks that he can only kiss him on the lips, so that is rather humorous at times. My mom was here for the week and they had a big time playing hide and seek, going to the park, watching the Bee Movie, etc. He actually cried when he realized that she was gone, which makes my heart break. I have tried to keep life as normal as possible for Kevin, but some things are just difficult no matter how you slice them... try explaining breast feeding to a 3 year old. He now says "Samuel eat you", so I can only guess what he says in his classes at church and school! :)

Brian has taken everything in stride this time around. He loves to hold, burp and feed Samuel (although we are still struggling on the diaper duty!). He has taken on nearly all responsibility for Kevin as I physically cannot lift or wrestle him at this point, so that has been a huge blessing. Work is keeping him busy, as always. He did get to spend his birthday at a golf tournament with an ingredient supplier and some other guys from work, so I think the day turned out good for him!
As for me, I have been feeling amazingly good this time around! It is crazy how much better the c-section was not having to go through labor first! :) I did have alot of help though since mom came to stay for 6 days. It was great to have her here and hard to see her leave. I love living in NW Arkansas, but it is SO hard to be far away from my family! Needless to say, I am still a little on the hormonal side and the lack of sleep is never a positive thing for me! :) All in all though, I spend my days gazing at Samuel and wondering how it is that I have been so blessed. I thank God for each of my boys (including Brian) and look forward to the many miracles He has planned for the days to come!

Samuel ready to go home from the hospital