Time Flies With A New Baby

The day we anticipated for so long, Troy's birth, came about on May 24th.  Ironically, it was his actual due date.  Many would say this suited me just fine since I'm usually prompt and quite the planner.  However, my delivery was the opposite of anything that I planned.  A few days before the "big day" we discovered that Troy was heading the wrong way and sitting straight up - frank breech.  As Matt would say, "he has his father's sense of direction."  After an unsuccessful version attempt (inclusive of a wrapped umbilical cord and a descending heart rate), Troy graced us with his presence via c-section at 8:33am, weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces.  I can honestly say that we could never have been prepared for the amount of joy we felt that very morning.

Troy Matthew Langan

(born a UK fan)

Well, time flies and I am just now getting to start this blog for our family.  Troy made it over the two-month hump, and at his recent check-up he weighed 11 pounds, 5 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long.  Although I'm certain I have forgotten a few of the tiny moments during the last ten weeks, I've recapped some of the highlights.

1.   First Weekend Home:  Our first night was very eventful and proved to be a test for us all.  With my c-section recovery going slow, I was very tired and more emotional than I ever recall being before.  We survived the night followed by many, many visitors (all of mommy's siblings, including the Uncle Chris, Aunt Trisha, and Uncle Brett and their crews, and close friends) the coming day.  Thank goodness granny was here with us to help for two weeks - what a blessing!

Heading Home on Friday, May 27th

2.  First Doctor's Visit and Trip to Children's Hospital:   Our first appointment was one week following his birth.  Troy was starting to gain a bit of weight back, but was a pretty skinny little dude (although very cute ;)).  Most everything checked out well, but two little procedures were scheduled for the coming Friday at the nearby children's hospital.  The first being an ultrasound of his hips since he was born breech (some baby's will have hip clicks) and an ultrasound of his spine.  Although Troy was very brave, daddy held him for the majority of the tests.  Fortunately, both went well, but Troy will undergo an MRI of his spine and an x-ray of his hips come this December. 

3.  Family Photos:  In effort to capture tiny features, we had photos taken within the first week.  We're grateful to have these once-in-a-lifetime shots to treasure.  I brought several of our own props including his "Troy" beanie cap from Granny Goode, brown bear booties from Grandma and Grandpa Langan, my childhood lamb, Troy's lamb, and a soft blanket from Grandpa Goode.

4.  Zoo:  On June 12th, we took our first family trip to the Louisville Zoo.  Shortly after finding out I was pregnant I began to get excited about taking baby to the zoo.  Even though Troy was oblivious we were there, I loved it.  We have a yearly membership and have been at least four times in his first two months!

5.  Mommy turns 30:  On June 15th I celebrated not only my birthday, but of all the wonderful things I have to be thankful for at the age of 30.  The best gift I received was baby Troy!  Matt framed a favorite photo for me, Troy sent flowers, and we enjoyed a home cooked meal with good friends (thanks, Amy!). 

Mom turns 30!

6.  First Road Trip:  Just shy of a month old, Troy ventured on his first short road trip to Granny and Granny Lucy's house in Lexington (which we fondly call Lex Vegas).  He slept the duration of the ride and enjoyed spending the weekend visiting with family.  Troy was able to play with many of his "Goode" cousins.

7.  Troy Meets his Langan Cousins:  In late June, Troy met the CA Langans and Uncle Eric.  It won't be long before he can keep up with his cousins' activity levels, but for now he was happy lounging with Aunt Emily.    

Mike, Jack, and Troy - June 25th

8. One Month Old:  We all took a trip to the doctor on Troy's one-month birthday.  He was due for his first round of shots, which was far more painful for us to watch.  He whaled for 5 seconds and took comfort in daddy's arms :).  He weighed in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long.  As a result, we began working to put some meat on his bones! 

9.  First Smile:  It was so exciting to see his first grins the last week of June!  They were a testament that it's not so bad here at our house!  Every time he smiles, it truly warms our hearts.

One of his first smiles

10.  Visit from Aunt Trish:  In mid-July it was so fun to have Aunt Trisha come visit us for a few days.  She was a great help and even got up with Troy in the middle of the night!  It was also the first time we heard Troy's little belly laugh, thanks to Trisha's goofy voices.

                          

11.  Two Months Old:  It's incredibly hard to believe that Troy turned two months old at the end of July.  Although we've had a few long nights and days, I wouldn't trade any of it for the world.  I've enjoyed every minute that I've been able to spend with him.  At his check-up he received four vaccinations!  He toughed it out and received blue camo band-aids like a big kid.  He weighed in at 11 pounds, 5 ounces and is now 23 1/4 inches long.  He is a growing boy!