Cup overflowing! {2 weeks. 18 months.}

So I wanted to be very diligent about updating my blog about the milestones that Benjamin and Samuel hit from this point on because I found that when I went to make Samuel's baby book, I was not very successful remembering all the nitty gritty details. However, to be extremely exact when documenting smiles, snapping pictures, and various other activities that must be done to keep up, it's just almost close to impossible. I mean, I have an 18 month old and a 2-week old, for cryin' out loud! Can you believe that? TWO SONS!

Here are the stats of Benjamin's birth:

Born at 2:37pm, weighing in at 9lbs, 1oz, with a height of 20.5 inches! 

The past 2 weeks have been the craziest whirl-wind from giving birth to Benjamin, having family in town, being told that Benjamin was not gaining enough weight, to balancing the beautiful chaos that is Samuel Clutterham! It has been full of ups and downs, but has been so precious thus far.

In the first week, we have been working on getting Benjamin to eat better and to gain more weight. When we first went into the Dr. (a bit earlier than 1 week since he was a little jaundice), Benjamin had gone from 9lbs1oz (birth weight) to 8lbs3oz. The Dr. told me to begin supplementing his feedings with extra breast-milk. This is exactly what happened with Samuel so I was prepared to begin this journey of long pumping sessions and bottle experimentation. Benjamin seemed to be doing a lot better, however when we went in 2 days later, Benjamin had not gained anything! I was devastated as I felt I had been working so hard to plump him up. With that, I determined to work diligently day and night to get this guy gaining weight. We continued the regiman and two days later we went into Dr. Nick's office and Benjamin had gained 9oz! Bringing him to 8lbs12oz! What a relief and praise to our gracious God!

In the past two weeks, Benjamin has grown (not only physically) so much! He is eating much better and sleeping better as well. We have some hiccups during day-time naps, but for the most part, he is a pretty consistent baby. He wakes up once during the night to be fed and falls (for the most part) right back to sleep until I wake him at 7am to get him fed before big brother wakes up at 8. 

Samuel is enjoying the baby more and more. He runs into our bedroom to see his little brother, which usually ends in us escorting him out so that Benjamin can rest. He is very interested when he gets the opportunity to interact with little brother and tries to touch his nose, eyes, ears, or head. I think he likes how soft Benjamin feels. He gets very, very excited when he's allowed to explore :)

 We enjoyed a short stroll in the neighborhood in our double stroller. I love how the side Benjamin sits on can recline all the way back so that he is able to join in the fun! I look forward to when both of the boys are sitting up enjoying the view...and each other! 

Along with new adventures and new challenges, we have also been blessed with a wonderful ministry through Baxter Avenue Church! The MEAL ministry! Throughout the past two weeks, God has provided wonderfully tasty meals through this amazing ministry! Unfortunately, I haven't taken pictures of every meal or visitor, but if I had, I would proudly display them :)

Until next time, here are a few pictures that we took in the hospital of Benjamin Henry Clutterham:

Benjamin meeting Dr. Nick for the first time! He is such a great pediatrician!

Coming HOME!

FIRST BATH {9.25.12}

Tummy time :)

Join me in praising our living God for such sweet blessings! He is so good and gracious!

{Forgive me if this post seems a little scatter-brained. Hopefully future posts will be a little more "together" :)}