A Long Time Coming

Wow- A lot has happened since I last posted. Time has gone by quickly this summer- too fast at times. Let's see...Brendan's baptism was last Sunday- it was such a special day and he did pretty well at the church. Just a little crying and a close call with a diaper. At the house was a different story. Just a bit tired and overwhelmed I think so he slept for most of his party. We started physical therapy for the head tilt and we have a couple of big consultations coming up in September. PT has already helped!!! Brendan started daycare this week and I haven't cried yet. He's done great! Miss Linda is wonderful and he seems to be adjusting quite well. It's been a big adjustment all around. Next week I'll be back to work and summer and maternity leave will be over. It has been an amazing summer. I've worked harder than ever and learned a lot about myself. And the last bit of news...Brendan went in the Bumbo today for the first time!!!

Brendan's Groove

Brendan is 2 months old and growing so big!!! He is certainly developing his own little personality. He's smiling and making lots of funny noises. He is a wiggle worm- it's like he's finally discovered his arms and legs! Things are going pretty well but there have been some big changes. No more breastfeeding- he is officially on a hypoallergenic formula and doing great on it. He's gained lots of weight- 11-7 and will get his first round of shots in a few days. He's tracking and responding to voices and stories. Evening time can be rough- there is always a bout of inconsolable crying. Any suggestions?



Here's a video of Brendan getting busy with a little Usher. You should have seen his moves to Color Me Bad. Next week I'll be introducing other favorites like Baby Got Back and some Jackson 5.

Happy Belated Dad's Day

He's changing so much, so fast. We've been very busy lately. I find that the more I do with him- going out, packing up, walking, visiting, etc the easier it all becomes. Still not "easy" but getting better! No official smiles yet but Brendan is making a ton of noise, he's so much more alert and really looks at you now. It's pretty cool. He loves taking walks- we've already logged many miles on that stroller. He's also quite good at passing gas literally all day long! He had a taste of prune juice today which worked wonders...I'll spare all the details. I'm officially done with maternity leave and now am on summer vacation. We visited his daycare lady too so they could meet- that is going to be rough.

Anyway, here are some new pics.

BBQ

Thanks for having us Aunt Nicole!!! We had a great time at the BBQ! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Just Because

Just because today couldn't be the day I remembered as the day I used the baby thermometer for the first time...We went OUT to dinner!!!!!! Brendan slept the whole time. I ate a 4 course meal. I didn't even know how- Matt and I are so used to eating fast and in shifts! Also I moved most of the maternity clothes out of my closet. That was a bit bittersweet. In some ways I miss being pregnant, miss that bond that he and I only had, miss feeling him inside kick. Not that I'd swap where I am right now to go back there. Being pregnant was an amazing experience. Good bye maternity underwear! And maternity pantyhose (What the heck possessed me to even buy those????!!!?)

Updates Updates

We're all settling in over here. Everyday is filled with something new, but lots of things are starting to feel like old habits- like burping, washing bottles, sterilizing stuff, swaddling. Brendan will be one month old tomorrow. He has a social security number. He and I have a date around 2:30 a.m. each night. He still likes to be swaddled to sleep. He makes tons of fun noises. His face turns red like mine. His eyes are bright when he is wide awake.

Thanks to Amy for making sure my kid hasn't been naked- although I think the newborn sizes are almost done. Woo hoo! Thanks to Sarah for giving me a little pep talk/moral support this morning prior to a quick medical procedure I had to perform. All set!

Here are some updated pictures. You can see Brendan in his first pair of khakis, you can see what the dogs thing of him.

3 Weeks Old

Things I'll Never Get Tired Of: The crazy faces Brendan makes when he's just falling asleep, wide open eyes, baby snores/squeaks/squawks, feeding time, bath time

Things I May Never Get Used To: Sleep Deprivation

Things I Will Never Like: Baby hiccups (I have passed on my loud/earth shaking hiccups to my son)

2 Weeks

It's amazing how 2 weeks can change your life. Just two weeks ago I was welcoming my son into this world- nothing, not even 9 months of pregnancy and the time before that it took to get pregnant, could have ever prepared me for the changes his arrival would bring. It's been an amazing, wonderful, scary, overwhelming 2 weeks. His expressions are priceless. I could watch his face forever.

More Pictures

Too tired to even rotate some of these pictures...

My Baby Boy

Brendan Matthew
May 10, 2009
2:31 a.m.
7 pounds 1.9 ounces
21 inches long
Healthy and Happy

Here are some pictures from the past eight days...

His Room is Ready!

His room is ready and so are we! Why isn't he here yet! Just kidding- he'll come when he's ready. To be honest, this whole pregnancy has gone by a lot faster than I thought it would, especially since we've know about the pregnancy since August 31st, and even earlier (he was only 8 cells on August 20th!!!!!!). So here are some pictures of the room. The bookshelf is a Matt original.

Progress or Not

I seem to be having good days and then bad. Today- good- mild puffing and discomfort. Yesterday- very bad. Heat does not do this body good. Of course I went to the dr. today on a good day and things are moving right along but no progress yet. I did lose a pound though! Guess I'm already trying to lose baby weight? Ha ha. I ate ice cream today for dessert after lunch and had chips and salsa before dinner. Oh and some baked cheese doodles at my parents house. And those are just the things that I'm willing to tell about. Anyway here I am with only 12 days left. And now that I see the picture- I'm thinking Staples lady was right- I do look tired!!!!

Leave Day 1

I'd like to thank the Staples lady for saying to me out of the blue, "Wow are you tired?" on my way out of the store as I wiped the sweat off my brow. She should lock it up. I was having a pretty good day- or so I thought. Relaxed and puttered around, sanitized some bottle parts, did a bunch of laundry, walked around the block aimlessly, walked around Marshall's aimlessly, bought ice cream at the food store, readied the baby room, and cut a pair of jeans to make capri pants on a whim. Tired Staples lady? Yes. Sweaty Staples lady? Yes. She wasn't looking that good either but I didn't see any excuse around her middle. Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.

Go Josh!

Totally amazing Josh! We are so proud of you!


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Hospital Practice on a Naka's Birthday!

That's right Naka! I was told to do a dry run to the Birthplace after my feet puffed up huge and my blood pressure was high too. I think it was because I was so excited it was your birthday! Anyway, I hope you had a great one and ate lots of cake!

Is it really April 10th?

My due date is May 10th! Here are some of the images from the 3D/4D ultrasound we did a few weeks ago. Matt just finished putting the changing table together. Now he's just got the bookcase to work on. We have everything I think we need it's just not all in working order or in the room yet. In the meantime I am getting more and more late pregnancy uncomfortable symptoms... We're almost there!