Stat Update

So, we weighed Spencer again yesterday. He's a whopping 12 lbs. Yup, 12. He's almost doubled his birthweight! I swear I'm not feeding him too much. If it was up to this kid, he'd take double what I give him. 12 lbs means he could fit in size 2 diapers! Are you kidding me?! We just moved into size 1 2 weeks ago! He's basically a monster. What amazes me about this is that the 0-3 month clothes are supposed to fit kids 7-12 lbs. So...he's supposed to go into the 3-6 month size now?! I JUST had this kid!!

Yesterday he turned 7 weeks old!

Newborn sized pants fit him like shorts. Newborn sized onesies fit him like muscle tees. I guess I can pack those bad boys up.

In other news, his eye is all better. We've moved on to Zantac (from the Axid) and have only given him 2 doses, but I feel like there's been an improvement already. Last night he slept from 9:45-1:45, woke up, ate, and slept until 3:45. Then he woke up and wouldn't go back to sleep unless he was cuddling with Mommy. So we slept from 4ish-5:45 together. Yes, we started our day at 5:45. If you know Mommy, you are about as shocked as Daddy was to find Mommy and Spencer sitting on the couch hanging out when he woke up at 7 this morning. To be fair, Mommy and Spencer both took much-needed naps from 7ish to 10.

Up this weekend: Nana and Poppy are moving to town! They will be here on Tues. Grandma Cindy is watching Spencer tomorrow while Mommy and Daddy go to the Open. And Sunday's HUGE here - the Arizona Cardinals are in the Super Bowl!

GO CARDS!

ROAR!!!

It's "cold" here in Phoenix, with a high today somewhere in the 60's. This is what happens when Mommy thinks it's cold, and she has a super cute outfit she wants me to wear:

He Rolled Over!!

Yes, he actually rolled over on his own. From belly to back. We were in the midst of tummy time, and the little dude rolled over! Of course, it probably was a fluke. And of course, he probably did not intentionally think "I want to be on my back rather than my tummy, so let me flip myself around." However, it was a milestone nevertheless!

Oh, and no. I do not have a video of it. The one time I wasn't taping tummy time. Bah! Sorry grandfolks!

Daddy Got Me Dressed Today

And this is what I look like:

Chillin' In the Bumpo

First up, Spencer giving a shout-out to all you blog-watchers out there. Next up, Spencer checking out his Bumpo chair. He's still a little wobbly in it, but he seems to like it, and how adorable is that little half-grin?:

His eye is looking MUCH better these days. He's still a little stuffy from the cold, but I think it's on it's way out. It's certainly not keeping him down!

As for the tummy issues...well...I just don't know what's going on with that. At times it seems like the medicine is working. At other times, I almost feel like he's worse than he was last week! Per the doc's instructions, I am giving it tomorrow and then giving him a call.

Super Bowl Bound

This blog's been updated to reflect the Arizona Cardinal's recent win over the Eagles, giving them their first ever berth in the Super Bowl!!

Also, as a shout out to Daddy who we just saw on TV at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL.

Reflux. Clogged Tear Duct. Cold.

Well, I would post pictures today, but Spencer has definitely looked better. He's currently suffering from a clogged tear duct (which he's had since day 1), that has been exacerbated by his cold (which he managed to catch from me/Daddy). So everytime he wakes up, his right eye is caked shut. Gross! He's also had some tummy issues for a while, and they seem only to be getting worse. Lastly, he had a stuffy, runny nose all weekend and a slight cough.

With all those things going on, I decided he better see the doc today. They got him in ASAP (yay docs!).

The Verdict: his gas is actually reflux, so we now have our 5 1/2 week old baby on antacid (I swear he's not 65). We have ointment for his eye to unclog the duct. Oh yeah, and that cold? Just let it run it's course.

Supposedly by Friday this kid will be like new. No gas, tummy problems and no gross eye boogers. I will keep you posted. In the meantime, how about this cute pic from back in the day:

Tummy Time!

This is mainly for the grandparents out there who want to see the little guy in action. I made use of my flip video camera (thank you, Cristy) and took a few videos of Spencer having "tummy time."



Yesterday we also met up with Juliet and Julie for lunch, although since Spencer was sound asleep the entire time, there were no pictures or formal introductions. Guess that'll happen soon enough.

In other news, Mommy is now sick with Daddy's cold and is just hoping and praying that Spencer doesn't get it. So far, he seems fine. Because of Mommy's cold, we had to cancel our play date with Paige and Sarah today and reschedule for next week while Daddy is out of town. Yes, that's right. Daddy is leaving us all alone for 2 full nights and 3 full days. I think we'll survive, but I can't guarantee how Mommy will look when it's all said and done!

Weekend Recap

This was our first weekend home with Spencer without any hoopla. The Florida grandparents have gone back to Florida, it wasn't a holiday weekend, and we learned what you do with a newborn when no one else is around - the answer, not much.

Daddy is sick (has a cold), so we didn't do anything on Friday night except try to keep him away from Spencer (and Mommy). Saturday, Daddy and Mommy went to the ASU PAC-10 home opener in basketball, where ASU KILLED the Oregon Ducks, while Grandpa George watched Spencer for 4 full hours, and 2 feedings. It went great, and Grandpa has volunteered to watch him again while Mommy and Daddy go to the NFC Championship game next weekend!

Saturday afternoon/evening, Spencer hosted his first baby party, which also coincided with the Arizona Cardinals game against the Carolina Panthers and his one month birthday! We had the Mockbee family over, with Brayden (6 mo.), and the Gray family over with Caleb (who will be 4 in a few days) and Conner (who is just 3 days younger than little Spencer) to celebrate. The house was chaotic, and it took a few tries to get all the babies up and not crying at the same time, but we managed. How cute it this...

If you don't have a baby, you weren't invited ;)

All that excitement tuckered him out:


And, I just couldn't resist posting this one of my little butterball, who weighed in at a whopping 9.5 lbs this morning:

We are the Champions!!

Last night, me and the Bean (aka Spencer, aka Monkey) cozied up on the couch while Daddy was playing poker and watched our Florida Gators become the National Champions yet again in football. Much to the chagrin of Poppy and Grandpa Bob, Spencer learned the fight song, the alma mater, the "2" bits cheer, and the "gator bait" cheer. Oh yeah, and of course the "it's great to be a Florida Gator" cheer! I also tried explaining the game of football to him, but I couldn't come up with a reason why they have 4 chances to go 10 yards at a time. That was the minute I felt like a real mom for the first time - I just made something up.

Yes, Spencer looks a little scared, but I think he was just mesmerized by the fanfare that is a Gator game on the TV.

Yesterday we also attempted some tummy time, but Spencer wasn't having any of it. He wanted to nap, and by golly, nap he would.

I just really liked this photo because that's him in a newborn outfit - totally fitting perfectly and about to be outgrown in like, a day!

Last night was a rough night. Spencer had some major gas issues which woke him (and Mommy) up every hour. So today our plan is to just take it easy and let Mommy get some nice naps in. Hope that plan works out!

Studio Pics of Spencer

Just a mere days after little Spencer came into this world, we dragged him to the portrait studio. To see the professional shots, go to:

http://www.babyjacksphotography.com/

and click on "baby jacks", then "previews." The password is "spencer."

They will be available for viewing until 1/12, so let me know if you have any favorites before then!

We're Bloggers Now!

Well, here's my first attempt at a blog on Spencer's behalf. I decided this was the best way to share photos and updates regarding the newest addition to the Leach family household, Spencer George, born on December 11, 2008, weighing in at 6 lbs., 11oz., and 20 inches long.

4 weeks later, Spencer has upped the weight to (I believe) around 8 lbs, and is too long for his newborn clothes - well, his legs are, he's still fitting in the newbies onsies. My super advanced measuring skills place him at 21 1/2 inches (this via a yard stick placed next to him in the crib while stretching out his frog legs*). So he's grown an inch and a half in one month?! However, he has managed to make his way into the 0-3 month sweatsuits, thereby prompting this school-spirited photo I shot yesterday:

(pardon the quality, this was taken via cell phone).

*frog legs is a term used by highly educated hospital staff to describe a breech baby's legs, not something degrading I am calling my child.

I won't regale you with all that's happened in the last 4 weeks, but here's a quick photo journey for fun.

My little monkey:

My little piggy:

His first bath:

And a quick little update on our life today. We went to the office to visit (show off) my adorable offspring to all mine and Daddy's co-workers. Of course, Spencer was met with rounds of "he's such a beautiful baby" and I was met with "wow, I can't believe how good you look." That was encouraging! Then we went to lunch with Kim, who just had baby Miles 3 months ago (future bestie?).

Yesterday, we had our very first playdate with Paige Dorn, est. 12/11/08 as well. While she was born a mere 5 hours before Spencer, she still weighs less than him and looks so tiny! Neither one of the kiddos woke up to actually acknowledge thier playdate, but Mommy took a photo to memorialize it. See below:

And that's all for today. Check back in regularly for updates (which will be more regular while Mommy's on leave).