Uncle Jay

Brody and Chase's Uncle Jay passed away last Saturday. Brody and Chase are really going to miss their Uncle Jay. Please keep Jay in your prayers as he continues his journey in Heaven. We love you, Jay.




Jay with Chase



Jay and Grandma with Brody



Jay with Brody

Chase's Checkup

At Chase's checkup last week, he was all the way up to 9 lbs, 10 oz, while his height measured 22 inches at just 2 1/2 weeks old. He is growing like a weed! That puts him in the 99th percentile for weight, and 95th percentile for height. In comparison, Brody was 9 lbs, 4 oz at his one month checkup. The reason for his healthy weight gain is that Chase has been drinking mommy's milk really well, which makes everything considerably more pleasant. This helps give him a steady nighttime routine, as he has been sleeping approximately 4 hours at a time. I guess it goes without saying, but things are much easier the second time around.

Brody's Swim Lessons

We started back up with Brody's survival swim lessons this week. Brody wasn't very excited about swimming over the last few weeks, but he has regained his confidence in the water pretty quickly since we started the lessons.

Look-A-Likes

Chase definitely looks a lot like Brody did at these early stages. Here are a few examples of how they look alike. Then again, if you ask Laura's dad, he will say that all babies look the same, "Like aliens."

Chase



Brody



Chase



Brody

Home With Chase

Chase came home Thursday evening and we have now officially started life as a family of four. We have all made the adjustment well, especially Brody. He is constantly asking what Chase is doing and always wants to hold him. While Laura was getting ready to feed Chase the other day, Brody waved to her and said "Good bye, Mommy. Brody feeds Chase."

Chase is starting to get used to the idea that he is supposed to stay awake during the day and sleep at night. He still has a long way to go though. Feedings with Mom have gotten off to a great start so that helps with the sleeping.

These are a few of the pictures from the hospital photo shoot.







And here is Brody with his little brother, Chase.

Chase's First Day

Chase Andrew Thomas
Born 2:55 pm
May 23, 2011

8 lbs 2 oz
20 1/2 inches