Stat Update

We had another successful trip to the doctor. He weighed in at an amazing 9lbs 10oz and is 20.5 inches tall. He is growing wonderfully and is the 50-75 percentile for his growth. He also received his Hep B vaccine which he took like a trooper...a quick squeal and then was easily calmed by a snuggle with Mom. Once we got home I snuggled him some more while he took a nap. We'll go back at the end of the month for his 2 month shots before we come back to KC for our April visit. That's the stats!

One month and beautiful!

One Month!

It is hard to believe but yesterday Jack turned one month old. He has grown so much over the last month and John and I are so grateful for our new munchkin. He is starting to spend more time awake, during the day and night. He is focusing on faces and recognizes voices and turns his head to try and find a face to go with the voice. He is so amazing and I can't believe we get to keep him!

We have a doctor's appointment this afternoon and I can't wait to see how much he weighs and how tall he is. He has officially grown out of his newborn clothes and is now in 0-3 month clothes. We have started to introduce some formula because he is eating so much. He is still mainly getting breast milk with about 1 bottle of formula during the day and 1 bottle of formula at night. He is absolutely perfect and I can't wait for everyone to meet him. I'll update you on his stats from the doctor later today.

Time Flies!

Today Jack is 3 weeks old and still absolutely perfect. I wouldn't mind if he slept a little more at night but I enjoy spending time with him...no matter what time of day or night. I'm sure a day will come soon enough that I will wish he was waking me up. We estimate him to be over 8lbs now...that is from our very accurate weighing him on our scale while one of us holds him. We go back to the doctor mid March and will have a more accurate weight at that time. He is getting bigger every day and more alert every minute. John and I both think he gets bigger every morning when he wakes up. I am feeling well and amazed at how well I am getting around. I would like to be able to do more but I still get tired very easy and some motions still cause a little pain. We went to my doctor this week and she said I am doing GREAT and my incision is healing well. My blood pressure was slightly elevated while we were there so I'm going to go back and have it checked tomorrow. We'll see what happens with that. The doctor and nurse really enjoyed snuggling with Jack. I have been cleared to drive and am very grateful for that. The weather has finally gotten warm enough for us to take a walk outside so that is on the agenda for this afternoon/evening.

John has been working from home this week and it has been fantastic. He comes downstairs and has lunch with me every day and is able to take breaks in his work day to spend with Jack and me. It will be a huge change when we move back to KC and he has to go in to the office. It has been great having him around. We are attempting to get the house in order so that we can contact our realtor to list the house but it is really hard with a new baby. It seems like all I want to do is snuggle with him or sleep. One big task a day seems to be the current limit...today I cleaned the kitchen floor and did laundry. Tomorrow hopefully I'll be able to tackle a bathroom or two or maybe some vacuuming...we'll see. I can't say it enough...but I can't wait for all of you to meet him, he is so perfect! Love and miss you all!

Three Johns!

It's been 2 weeks

It has officially been 2 weeks since Jack was born and he is getting so big. We went to the doctor on Tuesday and he weighed in at 7lbs 6oz and 20 inches long. We must be doing something right if he is happy and growing. He has started grunting and is eating a lot. He's sleeping well...the stretches of sleep aren't as long as I would like in the middle of the night but we're making it. It seems like we are doing really well. He loves to snuggle and I enjoy it too. As long as he has a clean diaper and a full tummy he is content. I find myslef just staring at him, waiting for him to do something new. Tyson still isn't sure what to think of Jack. Whenever Jack makes any kind of noise Tyson is right there sniffing him and then comes to get one of us if we aren't responding quick enough...he seems to be a great furry big brother.

Today is John's last day at his job here in Texas. He starts back at his job in KC tomorrow. He will be working from home for a few months and we'll be working on selling our home and getting things ready to move back to KC. We have both really enjoyed being in Texas and wouldn't trade this time for anything. However, we are both very excited to be back around all of our family and friends in KC...especially with Jack. We can't wait for everyone to meet him.

1 week and 1 day old

Yesterday officially marked the 1 week mark of Jack's arrival. We are still working on the feeding/sleeping schedule but it is going surprisingly well. He is eating well and sleeping okay. We had our first outing today (other than the doctor), we went to see Daddy at work. John wanted to show him off to his friends at work so we took him up there for them to take a peek. Needless to say he was a hit! My parents are still here but are currently packing to leave in the morning. It has been so amazing having them here to help. It has really allowed me to spend some quality time with our munchkin while they have done all the hard work around the house. It is amazing how every time I go to the closet there are clean clothes that have magically appeared and meals miraculously find their way to the table 3 times a day. I have a feeling I am in for a rude awakening starting tomorrow. My freezer is now stocked with homemade frozen meals and the laundry is all done...let's see if I can stay on top of the laundry, the meals, the munchkin and my sleep. I don't know how working moms do all of it. I look forward to the challenge and have a whole new respect for women with multiples and careers. We have lots of pics...too many to share but I'll keep posting a few here and there. The pic included in this one is my current favorite. Enjoy!