According to sources close to Jenny, there is a distinct lack of news and information about Ryan being posted. Commence with the blogging!
Ryan is doing great. He has had his two week well baby check-up and all systems are nominal. He's gaining weight (8 lbs. 4 oz. now), and his head is less tiny than Justin's was (64 percentile). His circumcision is healing extremely well, and quickly. In general he's a very low key baby, taking different stimuli in stride and complaining very little. He will readily be comforted by the five S's (here's where I put in another plug for Dr. Karp-If you don't have the book "The Happiest Baby on the Block" you should go buy it if you have or will have any contact with infants). The biggest challenge so far, is that from about midnight to two in the morning, he requires all five S's the whole time, and he's wide awake. We have no idea why he's so awake at this time, but there it is. In the grand scheme of things, these are the kind of problems that I want to have; minor. Ryan loves to be held so we've been getting a lot of use out of our new baby sling. He's in it now as I type this.
Justin is adjusting beautifully to his new role as big brother. He usually helps us with changing Ryan's diaper by handing us clean diapers and ointment, and he is always saying "I like my new baby." When Ryan is upset and crying because he is hungry or needs a diaper change, Justin will ask if Ryan is sad and what we can do to make him happy. Also, when hugging, kissing, or otherwise touching Ryan, Justin is very gentle with him. Sometimes when Justin is hyper he wants to flop around on the bed or couch next to Jenny while she is nursing, but other than that it's been almost totally positive.
I hope this reaches some of you out there looking for more news. I'll try to be back on top of updating the blog.
For those of you who are asking for pictures, they will be forthcoming. I need to transfer them from the camera, and I don't have time to do it at the moment; maybe by tonight.