I think he's gotten bigger!

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Wow! I just checked out the last blog and realize how far we have come in the last 5 1/2 weeks. Alexander is much bigger and SO much better than he was last time I wrote. It's been a long road.

First, everyone has been asking what we plan on calling him, and I must say, I don't know. Mom came up with "Gummy" from the Montgomery, but Manny has protested. He's "Dermon" (alexanDER MONtgomery) as far as Xandy & Kara are concerned, in protest to Alexander stealing Xandy's name (and birthday). I came up with "Ali D" as his gangster name, but don't think that will stick. Very often, we are calling him "Mr. Montgomery", but God forbid he become a lawyer (no offense Pappy). I figure for now, we'll go way off the hinge and call him Alexander.

Alexander had a rough first couple weeks (as well as did Daddy and especially Mommy). After two weeks of crying, about 6 pediatric appointments, a visit to the chiropractor, and several appointments with my midwife, I came to the embarrassing and undeniable conclusion that I do not produce enough milk for my baby. I never got the typical "let down" of milk (neither did one of my aunts or my grandmother). He has been supplemented with formula since he was two weeks and three days old. He immediately took to the formula as it actually fed him. He was quite ravenous with the bottles at first. Luckily, my pediatrician suggested a contraption called the Supplemental Nursing System design for adoptive mothers to bond with their babies and has since become quite the breastfeeding aid. It's a bottle of formula that hangs from my neck with tubes that distribute formula to Alexander's mouth as he nurses my breast. I debated including a picture, but figured most of the family would see me whipping it out at Christmas anyway, so enjoy!

Since the moment he went on formula, he has been an amazing boy. The first night, I got to see his eyes for the first time since birth (as he was either crying or had cried himself to sleep). He has been putting on weight beautifully and has been alert and giggly ever since. He's not too fond of the car seat, but who is? This kid has never wanted to be strapped down and I don't think that will be changing any time soon.

Manny and I have gotten to know Alexander pretty well now. He cries for four basic reasons, all of which we can take care of pretty quickly. The basics: hunger, gas, wet diaper, or he's sleepy. When those needs are met, he's fun and beautiful. We've had lots of outings and just this past weekend we went to two birthday parties and a wedding!

Manny goes back to work tomorrow (well, today, 10/29). It's going to be interesting for Mr Montgomery and myself. We'll be working on establishing some type of routine which will need to incorporate feedings, school, sleep, work, laundry, etc. I guess I gotta eat somewhere in that cycle too.

Anyway, thanks everyone for all the gifts we have received from pregnancy to today. We have used darn near everything and are VERY grateful for all of your love and support. Enjoy the photos and I'll try to get back with an update for Month 2 or so...goodnight...good morning?...*sigh*