Firsts

Throughout this whole event we have experienced a lot of firsts (as you do with any baby). Some have been not so happy (like first surgery or first shunt revision) and some have been happy (such as first bottle or first time he rolled over). This week we have had several first: like first hair cut. This one really was not by choice but by surgeon's choice. Mason had SO much dermabond on his hair that is was a necessity in order to have a sterile space and to get it all out. Here is the finished product:

From this angle it kind of looks like a mohawk.

When we got home we had to equal things out...so we buzzed the other side. I was pretty bummed. Mason had a lot of hair. But it is already growing out and he does look pretty good bald. Another first we had today was nursing...actually from the real deal. I have been pumping the whole time through all of this so Mason has received breast milk. But today after he ate, I was holding him and he kept rooting around and smacking his lips so I figured it was worth a shot, and he latched on and started eating like crazy! For those of you who have breastfed you know that is not an easy task and needless to say I was shocked. He is really doing so well with his oral feeds too! We are pretty excited and very thankful. Your prayers are working!

And this little boy is being wild as usual. He is really into everything and is trying to waiver back in forth between being a big boy and being a baby (because Mason gets SO much attention). I will often find him in the bouncy seat or trying to get in the pack 'n play. We figured this would happen because it has definitely been a hard adjustment for him, especially with us in and out of the hospital so much. We sure do love him though and would appreciate your prayers as we all continue to adjust. We are hoping to stay put and stay at home for a bit!

He loves wearing his robe like Mommy.