As you grow up with your friends, the conversations change. First they start off about who likes who and who broke up with who. As you get older, you start noticing relationships that become more serious. Then you start talking about possibly getting married. Once one friend gets engaged, you wonder when it will be your turn. One by one, all the couples become engaged. Now you talk about wedding plans and preparations. After that's over, you begin to THINK about having children. Like before, one by one, everyone starts having babies. Paul and I have now reached that point. We are surrounded by people we know getting pregnant...
1. Tracey and Jason
2. Pam and Mario
3. Jenni and Josh
4. My cousin, DJ, and his girlfriend, Sam
5. Tiffany and Chris
6. Ashley and Rob
7. Kristen and Brian
8. Danielle and Bryan
9. My cousin, Joel, and his wife
10. Nikki and Charlie
11. Sheens and Jon
12. Chris and Heather
That's all I can think of now, but I'm sure there's more. CONGRATS TO YOU ALL! WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
SUCCESS!
After five days...Evan pooped this morning! Boy was it nasty! Surprisingly, it wasn't as loud as I thought it would be. I was feeding Evan this morning when he started being very gassy. Then, it came out. I woke up Paul because I knew that his assistance would be required...and I was right. As we opened his diaper to get him cleaned up, more started coming out! Four diapers later, Evan was clean and Mommy and Daddy were happy and relieved!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
8 weeks
I feel like I just posted for Evan's seventh week and yet another week has gone by. The biggest news this week is that Evan has discovered his hands and puts them in his mouth to suck. It's not a full suck, but more of a nibbling act when he fishing for food or comfort. He also hasn't pooped since Monday. From what I've read, it's common for babies at this age to go days without a bowel movement. What I've also read is that I better be prepared for when he does go again! I'll make sure the bath and new clothes are ready!
I've also had my moments this week. Yesterday I called my mom during my lunch to see how Evan was doing. Before she could say "Hello", I could hear Evan crying in the background. My mom said he was having a hard time sleeping that morning. After getting off the phone, I started to cry. There I was pumping alone in my classroom, eating my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and crying because I wanted to go home and sooth my baby....and I couldn't. I was ready to quit my job at that moment. I don't usuly have time to think about how much I miss Evan during the day because I'm always going at work. But when I pump, I have a picture of his little face staring at me. I miss him dearly during those times. Coming home to see his face and having Paul get home are the best parts of my day!
I've also had my moments this week. Yesterday I called my mom during my lunch to see how Evan was doing. Before she could say "Hello", I could hear Evan crying in the background. My mom said he was having a hard time sleeping that morning. After getting off the phone, I started to cry. There I was pumping alone in my classroom, eating my peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and crying because I wanted to go home and sooth my baby....and I couldn't. I was ready to quit my job at that moment. I don't usuly have time to think about how much I miss Evan during the day because I'm always going at work. But when I pump, I have a picture of his little face staring at me. I miss him dearly during those times. Coming home to see his face and having Paul get home are the best parts of my day!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
7 weeks
Evan turned seven weeks old on Thursday. We've had quite an eventful week.
Take one...
Take two...
Monday was my first day back to work and it's been (to say the least) difficult. I'm no longer able to play with, nurse, and hold my sweet boy all day and every day. After work is over, I pump and pack up my things so that I can leave at 3:30. Mornings have become more difficult as well. Evan likes to wake at 5:00-ish to nurse and I have my alarm set at 5:30, so there's no real point in going back to sleep. Paul (and I) have come to realize that he can't sleep in until his alarm goes off either. Once I'm in the shower, he's on baby duty so that I can get ready until my mom comes. It's actually very helpful that Paul's up, but I wish that he could sleep more too. At work, I now need to somehow get more accomplished while I'm there a shorter amount of time. I don't want to go in early or stay late because all I want to do is be at home. My breaks are now spent pumping instead of prepping. I have had a lot of parents offer to help out making copies and grading, so I'll definitely need to take advantage of them.
Evan keep growing as he should. We have his two month appointment coming up next week. He's spending more of his alert/awake time on his tummy to help strengthen his neck muscles. Sometimes he likes it, sometimes he doesn't.
He outgrew newborn sized diapers a few weeks ago, so we're into size 1's now. I looked through his closet today to see what outfits he still hasn't worn so that he can at least wear them once before they're too small.
This weekend marked a great moment for Evan too. He fell asleep in the car seat without any crying or a pacifier in his mouth! Hooray! We've been reading The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. One of the things she says to do is to pull out the pacifier/nipple out of their mouths before they are completely asleep so when they wake up, they can still fall back asleep without it. We're still working on it, but I think it's making a difference! (Or it could be that he did it these two times and it will never happen again!)
Take one...
Take two...
Monday was my first day back to work and it's been (to say the least) difficult. I'm no longer able to play with, nurse, and hold my sweet boy all day and every day. After work is over, I pump and pack up my things so that I can leave at 3:30. Mornings have become more difficult as well. Evan likes to wake at 5:00-ish to nurse and I have my alarm set at 5:30, so there's no real point in going back to sleep. Paul (and I) have come to realize that he can't sleep in until his alarm goes off either. Once I'm in the shower, he's on baby duty so that I can get ready until my mom comes. It's actually very helpful that Paul's up, but I wish that he could sleep more too. At work, I now need to somehow get more accomplished while I'm there a shorter amount of time. I don't want to go in early or stay late because all I want to do is be at home. My breaks are now spent pumping instead of prepping. I have had a lot of parents offer to help out making copies and grading, so I'll definitely need to take advantage of them.
Evan keep growing as he should. We have his two month appointment coming up next week. He's spending more of his alert/awake time on his tummy to help strengthen his neck muscles. Sometimes he likes it, sometimes he doesn't.
He outgrew newborn sized diapers a few weeks ago, so we're into size 1's now. I looked through his closet today to see what outfits he still hasn't worn so that he can at least wear them once before they're too small.
This weekend marked a great moment for Evan too. He fell asleep in the car seat without any crying or a pacifier in his mouth! Hooray! We've been reading The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. One of the things she says to do is to pull out the pacifier/nipple out of their mouths before they are completely asleep so when they wake up, they can still fall back asleep without it. We're still working on it, but I think it's making a difference! (Or it could be that he did it these two times and it will never happen again!)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Six weeks
Evan turned 6 weeks old this past Thursday. It's amazing how he's changed in such a short amount of time. He definitely more awake during the day and very alert during those times. He will stare and stare, just taking everything in around him. He's already making choices about what toys he prefers. For example: there are two toys hanging down from the bouncer. 
When he looks at the monkey, Evan has a very serious face and somewhat of a furrowed brow. But when he looks at the lion, he smiles and "coos".
I've noticed that Evan's features are becoming more defined as well. No more puffy, round face...now it looks slim, except for those adorable chubby cheeks.
We still make an attempt to put him in his swing to see if he likes it. Sometimes he does and the rest of the time he wails "get me out!". 
We've also started putting Evan to nap in his crib. He's been in it several times while awake and really enjoys looking around and watching the mobile. 
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