3 Weeks Old

Braden is 3 weeks old and doing well. His bilirubin levels are continuing to drop and he is finally gaining weight! Because of the jaundice, he was sleeping a lot and not awake much to eat, therefore not gaining weight like they would've liked. After going for his "weight check visit" this last week, he was cleared - he had finally passed his birth weight! He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and had already grown 3/4 in. The doctor said that he looked great!

During this last week, Braden has started spending more time awake throughout the day. Sometimes it's only for an hour here and there and sometimes it's for a couple hours in a row. Wouldn't you know that Aly and I went out shopping yesturday and left him with Daddy and he stayed awake the whole 5 1/2 hours while we were gone! Needless to say, Daddy didn't get much done around the house. (Now he understands!)