Happy Easter...

Happy Easter (a day late)... We have celebrated Alexander's first holiday and besides the torture of being made to wear bunny ears, it was a very nice day. We went over my uncle & aunt's house for a low-key Easter dinner. However, before we went over - I had to take a few pictures with the ears. At first, Alexander was content but then it was a different story - he wanted no part of the ears.

Aunt Alyson brought him an outfit that she was hoping he would fit into since he doesn't fit into any of his other clothes and all of the sleeves on preemie clothes are too short on him. It's such a cute outfit too! The onsie was a bit big but the vest fit perfectly. The pants.... well that's a different story - they were swimming on him. But he looked so dashing in his outfit (and something that wasn't pajamas).


Alexander loves the car! He sleeps the entire time he's in the car (which was good because the drive home was long).

I have also discovered that when sleeping the little guy snores occassionally. It's quite cute because he'll even open his eyes yet still snore - interesting. He'll also scoot all around. If you lay him down in one spot, he'll be in a completely different spot 5 minutes later. He can't be still even in his sleep...just like Daddy.

Well it's almost time for Alexander to wake up from him nap ...

Busy like a Bee...

Checking in quickly before we put the little one to bed...it's been a very busy two days.

Yesterday was Alexander's first outing! And what an outing it was. It was also the first day we have left the house in two weeks and Mommy was more than excited! We had my post-op appointment and then we had his 2 week check-up.

I got a clean bill of health and even better news - I'm allowed to drive by the end of this week! WHOOO! We waited for about 30 minutes to be called in, and then once the doctor came in to look at my incision, he took off the tape and then said everything looks great! All that for a matter of minutes. And while we were out and about we decided to stop by my Mom's work since we were done with my appointment sooner than expected. Grammie was excited to be able to show off Alexander to people at work in person rather than through pictures.

Then it was off to his doctor's appointment. This was also a rather quick appointment since everything is going so well. We told Dr. M that he slept through the night on Tuesday and they said he should go into their Hall of Fame. Dr. M checked him out and said that everything looks fantastic. He's now up to 5 pounds 15 ounces, so he's a bit above his birth weight. He also is now 20", but again that's by no means a scientific measure.

He has developed a red bum and now really doesn't like to be changed, but we started to use diaper cream and hopefully he won't have this all the time. However, my mother said that if he is anything like me than the poor little guy's in trouble. Sorry Alexander if I passed along my sensitive skin to you.

Doctor's appointments - A+

After his appointment, we decided to swing by our work (since it's right down the street). It was an unplanned trip so it made it easier to go in unannounced without the pressure of "when are you coming in". Everyone was so excited to meet Alexander and whether they were all just saying it to be nice, they all commented just how cute & perfect he is. And again, I won't argue, well because he is.

Then today we went to Uncle Steve & Aunt Carolyn's house to meet everyone. And it was so nice to go visit because it was relaxing and we were able to spend quality time with them. I think Carolyn fell in love and didn't want to give him up. It was very sweet to see her doting on him. Cousin Chris also seemed to have an extreme fondness for Alexander. Except when it came time to changing his diaper... but don't we all.

After Steve & Carolyn's, we went to the other Uncle Steve's house. We went to go visit Uncle Steve & Aunt Ann and the girls. Skyler was all over Alexander and became territorial. She wouldn't even let Ann hold him. It was very cute.

Tomorrow is the last busy day for a bit, because I think the little one needs a break. Okay, maybe if he doesn't Mommy does. We're going to my Uncle's house for Easter.

I'll add some pictures later as it's getting late... I hope everyone has a Happy Easter!

New Pictures...

The first one is from last night where Alexander has found his thumb! He's been trying to get it into his mouth but finally last night, he did it all by himself.








This one is from Tuesday night where we were just chillin' out on the couch! He just looks so deep in thought, however it was probably just working out a poop.

Cool Gift...

Alexander got his first package in the mail yesterday. It was from Uncle Steve & Aunt Ann.

It's the coolest baseball ever and it even has it's own case so it can't get destroyed.

I think I know the perfect place for it too!

Thanks Uncle Steve, Aunt Ann & the girls...

Two Weeks Old: The Name Game...

In honor of his two week birthday, we're going to play the Name Game. This isn't the same version of the game that Daddy likes to play, it's the updated version we've adapted since Alexander was born.

We've given this poor child several nicknames that I find myself at times purposely saying "Alexander" so I don't forget his name.

Each little nickname was given and I can't seem to shake any of them. Dan has only come up with two, where I have discovered 10. Eghads!

Dan's are: Buddy & dude. Dude is usually when changing his diaper and Alexander will wail as if we're cutting on a limb.*

Mine are: Big Bird, Little Bird, Little Bug, Kid, Googly Eyes, Drama Boy*, Kickie, Peanut, Pum'kin, & Mr. Flibberty Gibbet

The first four of mine are used during feedings because he looks like a bird trying to eat the worms from Mama Bird. I use 'kid' when he's latched wrong and rather than using a bad word I say kid.
Drama Boy is just that - drama. He gets this from his Mom and this side usually comes out during being changed. Kickie & Mr. Flibberty Gibbet are Daddy's side of the genes because he can't stay still. (Mr. Flibberty Gibbet is also a line from the movie Joe Vs the Volcano with Tom Hanks).

Yet another look into the world of Alexander...

A better day...

It's amazing what sleep can do!

Last night, Alexander slept from midnight until he started fussing around 7am. THIS MORNING! He never once fussed during the night to be changed or fed. He must have truly been tuckered out. This also allowed Dan & I to get some quality Zzzzz's. Of course I would wake up occasionally to check on him, but because he was so content I was able to go back to sleep.

And when he woke this morning he was so alert and rested. He didn't even squawk when Daddy changed his diaper (being changed his least favorite thing in the world).

He had some breakfast and now he's napping again. It's rather peaceful here right now. I've cleaned up a bit, and I'm going to start laundry. Ahhh, I feel a bit normal right now. Dan's out being the best husband of the year because he's taking my car to get the windshield replaced. A rock hit it the Wednesday before our c-section.

I'll try to add a couple pics a bit later on, I'm going to grab some breakfast.

Day 12...

Hello World...

We're still here, I promise, just trying to adjust to life as parents. This is the 2nd best thing I've ever done in my life (First was marrying Dan) and I knew it wouldn't be easy, but man, you never realize how much of a challenge it will be trying to get the new life you've brought into this world fully adjusted. I guess we never really become adjusted anyway.

I feel bad typing this because things are not at all horrible. In fact, sometimes I look at our little boy and I think about just how lucky we are. He's healthy - he eats, sleeps & poops. He just does it when he wants to rather when we'd like him to.

We're still trying to figure out this whole schedule thing. When do we feed him, how much, etc? How can we put him down to sleep at night and have him go right to sleep? Because he'll do just that during the day.

Sunday was a rough day (I didn't even turn on the computer). I've taken a picture of him everyday except Sunday. Our schedule was thrown completely off and he was very fussy all day. However, we did manage to get a good 4 1/2 hours of sleep from him while in the bassinet that night so we were very grateful for that!

This morning was a bit rough, but for Mommy & Daddy not for Alexander. I think the fact that the weather has been so crappy and we can't go for a walk along with the fact that I constantly feel as though I either have to feed him or pump made us go a little stir crazy. Dan's been so incredibly fantastic that I would be lost if he went back to work this week. Not only is Dan helping to take care of Alexander, he's doing a majority of the housework, and he is taking care of me. I'm sure this is just as hard on him.

Enough venting... because we're extremely blessed and these are small little bumps in the road of parenthood. With that said - here are a couple pictures from yesterday's first 'bath' at home. He didn't necessarily love it, but he didn't hate it either.