So, this whole time I thought I was going to have this giant kid. Not only was he not giant, he is technically a preemie. But barely. He was born at 36 weeks and 6 days. 37 weeks is considered full term. He was 5 lbs. 9 oz. Full size babies are 6 lbs. So, he’s premature by 1 day and 7 ounces. But, he’s healthy and fine…just little. I call him my little bird. He has this squeaky little cry…until he gets really mad and then he sounds like a teradactyl (spelling?). Everyone comments on how tiny he is…and he is, but since he’s my first, he doesn’t seem THAT little to me. Until I see 10 pound babies who all look like monsters compared to Henry. Anyway, I took some pictures. The yellow teddy bear in the photo is a little larger than a Beanie Baby…so if that gives you some context for size. I’m trying to think of what I could lay next to him for a sense of scale, but I can’t think of anything…
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master henry is way too adorable to be a newborn!!! babies are ugly. keely looked like an orangutan (sp?). colin looked like a 90 year old man. master henry looks like a tiny 3 month old. wow.
so i need your address so i can have christian ship you the little deal i made him. i’m going to knit him an outfit for the winter months. he will wear it if you like it or not :)
okay, i’m in pain. call me when you aren’t feeding or sleeping… for our obligtory 6 week calls :)
ohhhh, so cute!
can you please take a pic of your baby bedding for me?
Pictures!! Finally!! I didn’t get to see him with his eyes open, I don’t know which is cuter. Put him next to a baseball cap if you need some scale. They are a standard size.
Congratulations on sweet baby Henry! He is SO cute!
There is nothing like a new tiny baby – I so loved and treasured my babies in the newborn stage. Before you know it he’ll be a “monster” baby too – My little guy is already 16.5 pounds!
Jeannett,
He has your nose. Does he look more like you or Andy?
my sister put a water bottle next to her 6lb baby to give us an idea of how little he was. you should do a picture with that. oh, he’s soooo cute! and can i say again how much i love the name henry!!
(also, the picture with andy in the last post made him look soooo small!)