Bennett's Second Checkup

Thriving. That's what this boy is doing. He's thriving. While this may not seem like such a big deal, particularly here in this First World country of ours, for us, it is a momumental achievement. Reeves never gained any weight until after his surgery. It has been so refreshing to see Bennett noticably grow nearly every day.
His second doctor's appointment was on Wednesday. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. That's a gain of 14 ounces in only 10 days! We are so happy. His cord stump has fallen off, so diaper changes are now as pleasant as they can be. Everything else looks great on him. We also had another first at that appointment. We don't have to come back until his two month check up. What?!? With Reeves we were in there at least once, if not twice a week at this age. What a relief.
His latching on is still hit or miss. Unfortunately for him, he only latches on very well if he is starving, so that's what we do. No food for him until he's crying. Again, it may seem cruel, but just like you can lead a horse to water, with this child, you can offer him food, but you simply cannot get him to eat it until he is ready.
He is really starting to have some good awake time now. He is constantly looking around and making faces. His grip is getting stronger everyday, and he is getting faster and faster at unswaddling himself. We are so happy with our little Deuce and are so blessed to have him.