Soren Update: 1 month

Soren is 8 pounds 9 ounces and 21.5 inches long. He's not quite back up to birth weight yet, which most babies reach at 2 weeks, so we've decided to supplement his diet with some formula. His height is perfect as most babies grow about an inch in the first month.

We had Soren's heart murmur checked out at Children's Mercy in Kansas City. It turned out to be a small (3mm) ventricular septal defect (VSD). The doctors didn't seem too concerned because it is so small. It may even heal itself. We are supposed to follow up with the specialists in one year.

In other news, Soren is a big fan of sleeping on Mama and is not a big fan of his new luxurious crib. He also likes the soothing sounds of the hair dryer and enjoys helping Mama do laundry by taking naps in his basket on the dryer. Close observers may witness a fleeting smile or chuckle during sleeptime, but while he's awake, Soren is quite serious, communicating with chirps, chortles and screeches, much like a chipmunk or squirrel. He hates having his arms wrapped when swaddled and is not a fan of people messing with his toes, especially if they make his toes cold.