8 Weeks

I am going to play here some day!



First and foremost, Jack just slept 9 hours. I am in total shock. I guess it was coming because a couple of weeks ago he went up to 6 hours and the other night he did 8 hours. However, I figured the 8 hours was just luck. I should definitely knock on wood though :) I am hoping this is the new trend!
Jack and I went to Como Zoo the other day with our friend Lorri and her little girl Ruby. Ruby was born 2 1/2 weeks after Jack. They had a lot of fun! Can't you tell from the pictures ?! HAHA. Well, Lorri and I had fun for sure. It's nice to have someone who is going through the same thing right around the same time too. Jack also has started to smile in response to my smiles. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I take so many pictures each day. And even more recently he has started to make a variety of noises and some squeals! Chad was able to experience it the other evening when he got home from work. I have never seen Chad so excited over a baby. It was really sweet.
This week I went into work for 2 hours the other day. It was nice being there but I really liked the fact that I could go home and see my little guy! It will be hard to be away from him for a whole day when I start back. I am glad though that it won't be every day. I don't think I would be able to do it! Thankful that Chad is working so hard so I can raise our son. What a good husband!

Just couldn't wait a week to post pics!!

Appointment

Jack's ultrasound went really well this morning! They didn't find anything wrong with his digestive system. He was also really good for the lady doing it. He just layed there without crying. The medication has also worked! He has had several feedings now without any crying or spitting up!!! He is back to being my happy baby! Life is good :)

Week 7

Tummy time!
Sleeping on my mom with Ally
Daddy's mini-me
I like frogs!

Jack recently had been diagnosed with reflux. At the time it wasn't too bad. He would occasionally spit up while eating and sometimes be fussy after a meal. However, it has become worse over the last several days. Today we went to the Dr. and she put him on medication for it. Tomorrow he is scheduled to have an ultrasound done to make sure his digestive system has developed correctly. Please pray that everything looks fine and that all he needs is the medication. Thanks!

6 weeks!

I am soooo happy!!
Baby Jack getting so excited about smiling!
I am a smiley little boy!
Working on tummy time. I can hold my head up for 30 seconds and sometimes more!

Jack's 1st month

I have some time to write! The first month of little Jack's life have been incredible. I have learned so much from myself and him in this short time span. I have learned my real priorities in life and how to redefine myself as a whole new person: a mommy. I am getting used to the fact now that I am a mom. With that comes new goals in life, new worries and new responsibilities.
The first few weeks were really hard. However, every single morning when I would see Jack looking up at me, it made everything better. Now I look forward to the mornings when I am the first person he sees. It makes me so happy and proud when he recognizes my voice and face!!
These are the highlights of Jack's first month:
1. Every day he starts making more and more baby noises
2. He is awake more and playful
3. He only gets up twice in the night! And actually the other night he went to bed at 9:30pm, slept til 3, ate and then slept again till 7am! That, however, hasn't been repeated yet.
4. He is starting to smile :D
5. He loves to cuddle
6. He is starting to try to roll over
I can't wait to see what this month brings!

5 weeks old!!!

I get to go to Disney World someday!




When we came back from a diaper change Ally had taken our spot!

I love my daddy



I will write soon!