Hendrix Michael Martin arrived May 8 at 6:37am. He weighed 8lbs, 6oz and was 21 inches long.
Sweet boy!
Chunky cheeks!
He started smiling at 2 weeks old!
Hendrix at one month old! He is now 22.5 inches long and weighs 10lbs 4oz.
Hendrix,
You have only been a part of our family for a month, but we couldn't imagine life without you! You are so loved! You are a very calm, chill baby. Unless you get hungry, then watch out world (and wear ear protection) because you will let everyone know about it! Your temperament reminds me a lot of your daddy! You are steady and even and stay calm almost all the time. It takes a lot to get you upset. Even today getting your shot and heel prick at the doctor you cried just a bit then settled right back down, even though I know it hurt! Once you get upset, though, it takes a long time for you to calm down. Your sister was different. She fussed more frequently but never got as mad as you do! You do give us warnings before getting so mad, your face turns redder and redder and if something doesn't happen soon then you lose it! The only other thing that really seems to bother you is gas pains. Harper never had issues with that and it is so sad to see because you cry this cry of pain! Mommy hates to see you hurting! That seems to have gotten better in the past week, though. You are a mama's boy through and through and I LOVE it! Right now you prefer me to anyone else, though you are okay with other people holding you unless you get upset. You are warming up to your Daddy now, thankfully! You really like to be with us and don't like to be left in a room alone (i.e. if you are asleep and I put you in your crib then leave the room). You have already rolled over from back to front several times! I am not sure what I think about having another child who is so far ahead on the physical milestones. I want to keep you a baby for as long as possible. Though I am VERY thankful you are developing typically. You started smiling in response to me smiling around 2 weeks old. One night you had been a little fussy and I got you calm and laid down on the couch with you asleep in my arms. At one point you woke up, looked up at me, and smiled (as if happy to know that I was still there). At that moment you won me over 1,000 times more than I already had been! You love your sister so much and are so entertained by her. Although sometimes she is overwhelming when she gets in your face too much and you have to turn away. She loves you SO much, though, and has really transitioned well to having a new baby in the house!
Well, it's time for you to eat!
Love,
Mommy
