Maniacal Days

Friday, February 22, 2008

Luke the Linebacker

So let me get you updated on Mr. Chunky Monkey here. When he was born he was 7lbs 14oz. By the time I left the hospital he lost 11oz down to 7lbs 3 oz and I was under strict instructions to feed him whenever he wanted and to not let him go more than 3 or 4 hours without eating even if I had to wake him up. I also had to bring him to the doctor in 3 days to ensure he didn't lose any more weight. HA!

5 months later and the little chunker is 20lbs! The first 2 months of his life he literally gained a pound a week every week from that first appointment (3 days later) on. All the girls in the pediatrician office can't get enough of him and just think he's the cutest (and hugest) thing they've ever seen. Yesterday when I called them to ask if there was anything I could give him for his most recent cold (now that they recalled everything a child under 2 can take to not feel miserable....BTW the answer is nothing.) they asked me for my last name and when I answered they were like.

"OHHH it's Luke! The big guy!"
"LOL yea"
"Awww Luke the Linebacker isn't feeling well?"
"LOL umm no"
"Poor thing. I'll have the nurse call back"

Apparently that's his new nickname, Luke the Linebacker. Every time I bring this kid anywhere people comment.

WOW, how old is he?
OMG he's huge!!!
What are you feeding that kid?

The answer to that last question is always answered with me pointing to my boob. LOL And people reply "What do you got half and half coming out of those things?"

I always say the same thing: The more he gains the more I loose. So lets see.....anyway we can get him to gain another 15 - 20 lbs by summer? I'd like to get into a bathing suit.

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Posted by Jenn :: 11:42 AM :: # 9 comments