maddux update

it was pointed out to me that i never updated on maddux after his visit to the doctor last wednesday morning (thanks, kellie). his biliruben levels were low enough and he had put on enough weight that he was able to get rid of the light therapy blanket! it was really perfect timing since we felt pretty certain that big pop and grandma were going to want to hold him and i had planned for us to do a lot of things outside the house after spending all week at home.

maddux had put on 5 oz. in three days - much better than the one ounce a day the doctor was hoping to see. and she doesn't have to see us again until his two-week well check (scheduled for next week due to the holiday).

last friday his umbilical stump fell off too. i feel like we have a real baby now! he needs no special care and can wear more than a diaper, socks, and a hat. it is actually a little weird to be able to dress him. he actually outgrew some of the clothes before we reached this point. in fact, that is part of the reason mason had to suck it up for pictures on sunday. i needed to get pictures of the kids together before maddux outgrew his "little brother" onesie.

and madelyn and mason love him! they are so cute with him too. i need matt to take a picture of when i change maddux' diaper because both kids climb up on the changing table and 'comfort' maddux while i get him cleaned up. it started with mason but madelyn quickly got in on the act. mason loves to sit with me when i am feeding or changing maddux so that he can pet his head, point out maddux' nose and ears, hold his hand, and touch his toes. and big pop confirmed what i thought i was hearing - mason says "maddux". i can't really explain the sound his makes/says, but it ends "icks" and it is clear that he is trying to say "maddux". love.