...for the puppies, that is!
Yesterday, we enjoyed a beautiful family afternoon in the backyard. We fed Spencer outside while we sat and watched Avery play in her pool. The dogs had a blast playing with Avery and seemed to enjoy the family time as well...until we decided that it would be a great time to give them much needed baths!!
Artie's week off is coming to an end and I'm going to miss the extra hands. Spencer is spending more time awake and on his back-this is a major accomplishment! Sometimes we forget that he's 9+ weeks old because we've only had him home for 3 of those weeks. He had his 2 month check up Thursday and it's just so hard to be with him at the doctor's. They are constantly concerned about hernias because of his surgeries and honestly I'm just so worried there will always be something! He had his shots and what a difference from Avery! He barely cried...but I think that's because he must be a pro by now at being poked with needles. He is up to 10lbs. 8oz. now, which is great (up from the 10th percentile to the 25th)! They are also so concerned about him gaining enough weight and making sure that he's absorbing enough nutrients...ugh, the things that are of concern when your infant goes through major bowel surgery:( Our next step will be to see the surgeon for another check up in 3 weeks and hopefully Spencer will be put on regular formula...with that comes a lot of watching to make sure his bowels can process the new food, and extra check ups with the pediatrician for weight checks...For now, we're trying to be as normal as possible and make up for all of the lost time in the hospital. Getting Spencer on a regular schedule has been extremely hard and he is still having a very hard time sometimes. Avery is the best big sister. She takes everything in stride-even when Spencer is waking everyone up in the middle of the night! She's a great helper and loves to tickle and hug her little brother-it's magical watching them together:)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Domer isn't too sure about this bath thing, but Avery was right there to help daddy out! 
Rocco's turn...he has the cutest look on his face when he's so sad to be getting a bath:) After he was nice and clean though, he rubbed himself all over the dirty yard-ah, dogs.
3 comments:
Haha- that's hilarious- we have matching photos of daddies, doggies, and little girls in bathing suits. So cute:) I can't believe Spencer is 2 months already- we'll keep praying that he stays healthy and keeps gaining weight. I'm glad Avery is enjoying her brother- I hope Elizabeth will too soon.....;)
Love,
C:)
It sounds like Spencer is doing great! I love the pics of Artie with Avery and the dogs - priceless! Tom was on vacation this past week as well so I too know what it's like to be losing another set of hands : >
I love the pics! I can't believe Spencer is two months old already. Time is really flying lately. Glad Avery is enjoying her big sister role. I hope things transition smoothly when Artie goes back to work.
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