First Christmas

This of course was your first Christmas. You are only six weeks old, so you had no idea what today was all about or what was going on. You got to get held a lot by everyone and I am sure that you enjoyed that! You got a lot of fun toys that I can't wait for you to be able to play with. You did get one thing that you started to use already, a new chair to lay/sit in and toys that dangle on it for you to bat at. Merry First Christmas!

Check-Up

Today you had your one month check up at the doctor's. He said that you were a very healthy and big boy! You have gained over 2 pounds and now you weigh 12 pounds! And you grew 1.5 inches, so now you are 23.5 inches. Your Dad and I are a little concerned about your neck and you possibly having the same problem Sam did, but the doctor said we would keep an eye on it and re-check it in a month. So, you are doing great and growing very well!

One Month

Your first month has gone by so quickly. It does seem like it has been awhile since we left the hospital but at the same time, I don't feel like it has already been a month that you have been home. The first couple weeks you really slept a lot, which made adjusting to two kids pretty easy. In the last week you have been starting to be more awake during the day and more alert. You have started to like laying on the floor and just checking things out and listening to your brothers run around the house. You really like to kick your legs too! You are sleeping great at night, only getting up a couple of times to eat and then you go right back to sleep. You are starting to coo a little bit and it's so cute. I can't wait to see how much you change in the next month now!

First Bath

Tonight Sam and I gave you your first bath. You were not sure what to think at first and you were really quiet. But after a few minutes you started to get fussy and then you really let us know that you didn't like it! Sam and I got you cleaned up as quick as we could. And then I got you wrapped up in your towel, but you were cold and very upset! I know one day you will really like your baths, I guess they just are not that much fun for you right now!

Your Baptism

This morning you were brought into the God's family and baptized. Aunt Jeanette is your God Mother and Uncle Rob is your God Father. You did great too! You didn't even cry when Father Joe dunked you in the water (you were a little mad though after you got out since you were cold!). It was a very nice service and you had a lot of family there to celebrate with you. Here are all the pictures.

First Week

Your first week went by so fast! Daddy and Sam picked us up from the hospital on Friday morning. Grammy came over for the day to help me out with you and Sam since Daddy had to go to work. You even took your first trip to Target! Saturday you had lots of visitors who were excited to meet you! Sunday we went to church and ran a couple errands with Aunt Jeanette. Your first week went by fast, but I know this is only the beginning.

Birth Day

Your dad and I arrived at the hospital at 7:00 this morning. I was scheduled for a c-section at 8:45. I got checked in and the nurses monitored your heartbeat for a little while. There was another soon-to-be-mom who needed her c-section before me, so we had to wait until 10:00. I was getting really nervous about the surgery, so it was nice to have some time to relax. Soon, the nurses came and wheeled me into the surgery room, Daddy had to wear a silly outfit over his clothes, so he put that on while they prepped me. Before I knew it, Daddy came into the room and only minutes later they were taking you out of me. You let a very load (but beautiful) first cry! And you kept crying, there was no doubt you had a healthy set of lungs! The nurses weighed, measured and examined you. And brought you over for Daddy to hold you and I got to see you and touch you. You were just as perfect as could be. Daddy and I got to just stare at you and admire our new son for awhile. Soon Daddy went with the nurses and took you to the nursery so you could get a bath. I went to a recovery area, where I rested and the nurses made sure I was doing okay. Soon, I went to my room and you were brought in and I got to hold you for the first time. Your brother Sam was there to see you too and Jacob also got to meet you.

Here are pictures from the hospital. BubbleShare or Kodak Gallery

Trying to Turn

This morning your Dad and I went to the hospital so that the doctor could try and turn you to the correct position so I can deliver you naturally. There was a lot of prep work to do it seemed like. But soon the doctor and his assistant came in and tried to turn you. They got you about half way turned, but you flipped right back to the way you wanted to be. The doctor decided that it looked like you were comfortable the way you were and did not want to risk trying to turn you again. So unless I go into labor before Tuesday, I have a c-section scheduled and we will meet you then! Counting down the hours before I get to hold my little baby!

Due Date

Today you had officially reached full term of 40 weeks of growing in my tummy. I went to the doctor's today and found that you are breech. You are just going to be a little stinker from the beginning aren't you?! Your butt is where your head should be and so I cannot deliver you that way. On Friday, I will be going to the hospital to see if the doctor can turn you around to the correct position. But if you just refuse to move then I will probably have a c-section next Tuesday. So it won't be long before I get to hear your first cry and get to hold you. I can't wait, I am very excited to meet you! See you soon!

21 days and counting

It won't be long now before we get to meet you! I am officially in the "safe" zone for delivering you! You should be all developed and ready to come into this world and meet all of us. So I am just counting down the days now, hopefully only three weeks or less until you arrive! Here is a picture of me as of now.

37 weeks