Weekend of bliss

This weekend Dad and Joyce came up and spoiled us all rotten. The brought all the fixings for a great steak dinner on the grill and lent us quite a few hands. Jeff and I were able to then take a nice break. I even got to take a nap. Susan came over as well to join us and we really had a great time.

Maw Maw and Paw Paw gave Ethan a lawn mower which he just adores and spoiled Jason and us with a new stroller and some lots of other things as well. They really saved me since I hadn't slept in 3 days for more than 2 hours and was starting to act like a sleep deprived torture victim (translation = unstable and emotional with Jeff about to start hiding). And with Ethan still not sleeping well from surgery, the extra help and love for him was greatly appreciated. We were so sorry on Sunday when they had to leave us and go back home. Thanks to you both for everything!

Week 3

It has been a hard week with Ethan's surgery but things are slowly getting better. Jason is on a great 3 hour eating schedule and is more alert when awake. He is gaining weight and is already out of the newborn sized clothes and diapers. I am thankful to have 3 weeks left of maternity leave to spend with them but I do miss my friends and the stimulation of work.

Here are some pics of Jason in his bouncy chair and allowing us to get some zzzs with him. I have the perpetual black circles of a new Mom and look forward to the days that Jeff takes some paternity time to get some much needed rest. I wouldn't change anything though.

8 pounds and counting

We had our two week checkup today and tipped the scales at 8.1 pounds. Phew...guess this entire feeding thing is finally working although, he is always hungry it seems. :-) He was in the 50% for height and weight and the jaundice seemed to be gone as well. Jeff and I were both off today and had a nice time bonding with the boys. Ethan loves baby Jason and tries to put all his toys in the bassinet with Jason and rubs his head and kisses him.

Here are some grest pics taken by our friend and photographer, SC Adams for us.

The one week milestone

It has been a good week but a long one. Why do all babies come out and sleep all day and party all night? What is about those times when all you want to do is sleep for an hour that clues them and tells them to start acting like a college freshman?

We also had a bit of medical excitement. Jason decided to get a bit jaundiced after we left the hospital and we had to do daily pediatrician appointments until his levels came under 13. He has been hooked up to a lighted mat wrapped around his body and powered by a vacuum cable. We have been living for 4 days in one room of the house and it was awkward to feed and hold him. We were as high as 18.5 and almost ready to be admitted back to the hospital but today we were at 12 and back up to 7.8 pounds after bottoming at 7.0 pounds. We get a reprieve until Monday and can send the hideous machine back.

On a brighter note, Ethan adores his big brother and comes running in from daycare calling his name sand having to kiss him hello. He even bypasses Grandma for his brother (and that is something). Trying to ensure both kids get quality time has been a challenge that requires Jeff and I to be ships that pass in the night. I can't wait for the weekend and to have a little more time with the 4 of us together.








Becca and Trey came over to visit the wee little one. Soon he will have a buddy to play with as the adoption of their little boy should be taking place very soon! Congrats guys!

Day 2 - At the hospital

Some additional pics from today. Mary came to see us and brought us much needed chocolates. We also had a visit from Jeff's Dad and stepmother who came all the way from Charlotte to check out our new addition. Thanks to you all for everything!

On a sadder note, this has been a bit of a stressful day as well. Dad had a bad car accident with Grandpa in the car when he was coming to see us. In addition, Russ's mom passed away in a tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys today as I mourn for you.