Happy Fathers Day!

This morning Zachary and I went to Starbucks to get some coffee and a donut for Daddy.

It's a tough job... :)

Tummy Time

Beating the heat!

Ta-da!!

Matthew's umbilical cord stump fell off last night - it's an inny! I have had him in a diaper and t-shirt this whole time because that is supposed to help it dry and come off faster. So it took three times longer than Zachary's (18 days vs. 6 days). I noticed it was gone after I had put him on my shoulder to burp him. Lo and behold, there it was stuck to my shirt. Zachary and Daddy were thoroughly grossed out. :)

This first picture is also a good illustration of the newborn reflex known as the tonic neck reflex or "fencing" reflex. "When you lay your baby on his back and his head turns to one side he will extend his arm and leg on that side while the opposite arm and leg bend, assuming a "fencing" position." There are several different reflexes they have when they are born - I think it is so interesting!

Playtime

Quiet Alertness

About Matthew

Matthew is two weeks old today! He is still just a very sweet baby. He is so strong - he was picking up his head and rolling onto his side from his back when he was one day old. He has hard little muscles in his legs - they are like little rocks! I am not surprised considering the amount of kicking he subjected me to while in the womb! We think he also must have sucked on his fingers while in the belly because he has done it since the day he was born. He hates having his arms swaddled so I have to leave them out so he can get to his hands - he likes to sleep with his arms flung over his head. Most mornings I wake up to see his little legs sticking out of the blanket I had him tightly wrapped in when I put him down - he kicks off the covers just like his big brother! He has the softest little blond peach fuzz on his head. It is frequently sticky with popsicle juice or flecked with Cheeto dust from Zachary's constant kisses. He loves to stare at the blinds and sometimes the ceiling fan. He is really easygoing so far - I can put him in his crib and he will lie there happily while I do whatever I need to do with Zachary. He also loves being held, of course, and will let you know when he is ready to be picked up!

First family photo

Thanks Aunt Cynthia!

Coming Home

First doctor visit

This morning we took Matthew to the doctor for his not-quite-two week checkup. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 oz, so he has gained back to his birth weight plus half a pound. She said he looks great - he didn't get any shots but had to get another heel prick for the second part of his newborn screening. He was a trooper and we couldn't be more proud of him!

My boys

9 Days Old - Hanging out with Brother

Look at those long legs! I couldn't get them all in the picture! We woke up early this morning - about 6:30. Zachary couldn't wait to go downstairs and play with Baby Brother. Here they are watching Dora. Well, Zachary is watching Dora, Matthew is watching his big brother!




After Zachary left for school...

Birthday Flowers

Brothers

Zachary loves his baby brother - he is always asking to hold him and is so sweet with him, always giving him kisses and hugs!

Sweet Dreams

Introducing Matthew Terry Kohlmyer!

Born June 1, 2009 at 8:00 am
8 lb 3 oz
20.5 inches long
We are all doing great!