Week 2

Cameron woke up with a crusty, goopy left eye on Monday. I tried cleaning it, but it persisted, so off to the doctor we went. (Why is it that the days we need to venture out are the days that it is pouring down rain?) Fortunately, it's not an infection. It's a clogged tear duct, which is apparently pretty common in young babies. With a few rounds of a warm washcloth compress and a little duct massage, it's now looking much better. But it could be a recurring issue that we'll deal with for several months.

We then went back to the pedi on Friday for Cam's 2-week checkup. He has gained weight like a champ (he's up 15 ounces in 10 days, and now weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces). This is great news because now that he has surpassed his birth weight, we no longer have to wake him up to eat every 2-3 hours at night. (!!!) We can let him decide when to wake up and eat. He's a good sleeper so far, and even a 4-hour stretch at night is soooooo welcome. I'm just trying to make sure he eats well and often during the days so that he might be more likely to sleep more at night.

Chris went back to school this week, so Cam and I got our first few days alone together. I'm pleased to report that things are going very well. I don't always get a lot done (okay, I don't really get anything done), but the little man is happy. I'm trying to nap when he naps, but that's much easier said than done!