"Perfect Parker"

I just got Parker's pictures from when he was a week old. They are all so sweet. I know he is small for so long and I am cherishing every minute of this time.

We went for his two week check up yesterday and he weighed 5 lbs 12 oz...we are working on getting his weight up so hopefully at his next appt Monday he will be back at his birth weight or more.

He is getting more and more active everyday. He has the strongest little legs. If you don't hold on to him, he may kick right out of your hands.

He has been sleeping in his car seat in our bed since we got home from the hospital. Today was the first day I really attempted to use the bassinet after he decided to roll out of the car seat last night and scare us to death. He only lasted a few minutes in the bassinet the first few times I put him in there but third times a charm I guess. He has been in there for 2 hours now but will be waking up shortly to feed.

There are very few things that he likes right now..those would be being held and sleeping. He will occasionally use his swing. I think he will like his bouncer as soon as he puts on some weight. Right now he doesn't weigh enough and slides right out of it!

His newborn clothes are still too big and so are some of his newborn diapers. We didn't get preemie clothes because they are just too small but we did get some preemie diapers and they are working out great. Who would have thought I would be hunting down preemie diapers?! Not just anyone carries them...well at least not CVS and Walgreen's. There isn't a great selection of newborn clothes outside your onsies, sleepers and gowns either. His Easter outfit may just have to be big on him unless he gains a lot of weight between now and then!! I will have more pictures to post after Easter!