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!

Baby Jack

Grandma Peters dressed me for breakfast

My favorite picture of him so far

My favorite view of Jack



Ally wanting to do Tummy Time

Week 3

Jack and Uncle Scott haning out!
How come it's easier to get into a routine during the day vs the night? I feel we are making some progress. He is pretty predictable with his eating, which is good. He had his a check up yesterday and he now weighs 8 lbs 1 oz. He is a growing boy :) He has also grown about an inch and a half. Some of his new born clothes don't fit anymore, so he is wearing a lot of clothes that are a little big right now. Jack is also finding his voice. Each day he is making more noises. It's fun to hear them. I can't believe that he is getting close to the 1 month mark!
As for me, I am still recovering. My infection is still not getting better so I am trying a new medication. It hasn't been agreeing with me so far, so we will see if I am able to switch or not. Overall, our little family is doing well!

Week 2

Well we have survived another week! I am catching on that nothing really stays on a pattern. Once I think I have something figured out, it changes. I am definitely a creature of habit, so this is a little tricky for me! One thing that I keep telling myself is that there IS a reason why he is crying. Sometimes I feel like I have done everything and there is nothing left, but there is always something that I missed. Once I have my "a-ha" moment, things are good!

Yesterday we went to the fair with Greg, Cheryl, Uncle Phil and Aunt Mimi. It was fun! Chad, Jack and I walked around for a little bit by ourselves and it was cool to be a little famiy. Jack slept through the whole thing! We were only there for 3 hours, but he did well!

In the past few days Jack has increased the amount he eats again. I don't know what other babies eat at this point, but I feel he is going to be a big boy! He has also stretched the length between feedings to 4 hours. But again, things change so who knows what tomorrow will bring! Jack has another Dr appt next week. It's called his 2 week appt but it's technically his 3 weeks. I am very interested to see how much he weighs in!

I had my 2 week check on Tuesday. My blood pressure remains high and they found another infection. So I am on more medications. I can't wait till I am off everything! Every day I am starting to feel better and better. It helps that I have Jack's cute face to get me through!

Week 1

Chad got his wish of having his son go fishing within his first week of life!





Well we have made it this far! Every day things seem to be getting better and better! We are forming routines and learning likes and dislikes. The one thing that I can't get my head around is how much I love him. It is nothing like I have ever felt before. It really is a mother's love. I can understand now what others have talked about. I am so proud that I am able to experience it.

Now on to other things. Jack has started to lift his head up with more strength, which can catch you off guard, but it's neat to see how he is growing. He also likes his schedule. Every three hours he eats for 10 min. Then I have to wait about 15 min for a good poop, and then he goes to sleep again. This goes on all day. At night is a little different. There is a period of being awake, unless he is held. I am hoping that after a couple of weeks he will start to understand the differences between night and day and do the "wanting to be held" part only during the day.

This paragraph is dedicated to my wonderful Chad. I can't express how much our bond has grown since experiencing this life changing event together. From sitting in hospital rooms for hours on end to coaching me when to push. He has been so supportive. Even now when we are home, he continues to help me and be a great dad to Jack. He doesn't complain when he is up during the night taking care of Jack, while I recover. Chad even made a chart so we could track my medications and Jack's feeding schedule. I don't know how I deserve such a great guy, but I just have to thank God every day for him and my little Jack.

My Top 10 things I am thankful for:
10. Being able to move again (bending over for example!)
9. I can eat some salt again(I couldn't stand it when I was pregnant)
8. I can still wear some of my old summer clothes!
7. I have more energy
6. I don't have to lay on my left side 24/7
5. Chad is becoming more organized around the house (His garage is completely in order even down to the tools, however, in the past his things in the house, not so much)
4. My life has even more meaning because I am living out my dream as being a mom
3. God is so good to me
2. I have a wonderful husband
1. I have a son who is perfect in my eyes.