Our Little Trooper/Frogger

11 Days Old

Connor had an ultrasound on his hips this morning because of his breech presentation. If you were stuck with your feet up by your ears for weeks and weeks, your hips might be a little out of socket too!

Anyway, although he was up last night right before midnight for about 2 hours, he got a bath this morning, ate, and then slept through his entire ultrasound on both sides! He did pee at the very end soaking the table and got his little outfit wet (note to self: add extra outfits to the diaper bag), but he did great. We should find out on Friday if he needs any sort of treatment for his hips/legs. Apparently, if there is a problem it only involves some cloth straps and velcro since the bones haven't completely formed yet...no surgery or crazy leg braces or anything like that. It is much better to catch it at this stage than later on. I will note that his leg movement on both sides has gotten a ton better in the last 12 days. He kicks his legs out a lot when he sleeps and likes to kick me too! However, he is still our little "frogger".

Love the legs...and the little mullet he's got going on. His skin is just so soft!
(Don't worry we don't think he is suicidal, trying to smother himself in the pillow...we didn't let him stay like this for long!)

Everything else seems to be going well. My parents are planning on leaving in the morning, so that will be the real test...taking care of him on our own! No more handing him off to someone so I can go to the bathroom or get something to eat, etc. Of course we'll figure it out like everyone else, but it has been great having them around since he was born. (big hug)

Yesterday evening he clasped his hands together with his fingers intertwined....cutest thing ever!

Told ya....cutest thing ever!

Danny Votruba stopped by on Sunday afternoon and held the tiny man for a while on the back porch. Danielle, somehow we missed getting your picture, so you just have to come back and visit!

It is probably just gas, but his little smiles are priceless regardless.

I just think this little sleeping video is sweet. I know he won't be this tiny forever.

Yes, we do clothe our child, but it is hot today and after he peed on his outfit at the ultrasound we just let him hang out in a diaper for a while. I took this video during one of his naps. If you listen very closely there is a little commentating going on, but I was whispering so it might be tough to hear. You'll notice that his umbillical cord fell off yesterday. YAY! No one told me that thing was going to stink! We are all glad it is gone and look forward to giving him tub baths soon.