8 Weeks

We interrupt the regulary scheduled programming to bring you an update on our little Sam...

(Little Sam at 8 Weeks Old)

Sam turned 8 weeks old today. He is quite honestly the happiest, sweetest baby ever and so stinkin' cute. He is smiling and cooing all the time now and each time he does, it just gets better and better. He went to his doctor's appointment today and now weighs 11 pounds 5 ounces (he has gained 3 1/2 pounds since we went last!) and is 22 inches long. So, he's on the short and a little round side, which should come as no surprise since he is one of my offspring! He had to get a gillion shots it seemed (I know, it's no more than usual, but it just seems like so many!), and it was as sad as I remember it being when Tyler had to have them the first time.

There was some concern about the development of his skull and he is being sent to Children's Hospital on Monday for x-rays. We have to find out if the bones (called the sutures) of his skull have fused prematurely, and if they have, Sam will require surgery to take care of the problem so there will be adequate room for his brain to grow. I am not sure how long it will take to get the results after the x-rays, but we imagine that we should know some time next week. So, please say a prayer for our little Sammy that all will turn out okay because I am having a hard time envisioning sending my little infant off to surgery (for his head, of all things). I am trying not to think of all the 'worst case scenarios', but when you know that surgery is a scenario, it is so hard not to sometimes. I mean, I know it would not be the end of the world, but of course, I would rather not have to do it if I had a choice! :)

But here are some pictures of our happy guy at 8 weeks (I, of course, am still trying to figure out how it has possibly been 8 weeks since he came into this world!).