5 Weeks Old

Our little man is growing so quickly.  This week his newborn diapers no longer fit.  The size 1's are still massive on him, but I'm sure that too will change quickly.  Today he belly laughed in his sleep and I got to thinking that I can't wait until he laughs at us (when he's awake). 

  I've been waiting to find out what color his eyes are going to be, as they have been grey for awhile now.  I'm thinking they will either be that color or a hazel (or maybe even like my sister's and change depending on what he wears :)  ). 

  I love our little man so much!!

these photos are a little older, but had to post

 

One Month

Nathan is One Month Old as of yesterday!  I can't believe how quickly time is flying by. It feels like we just brought him home yesterday.  I've noticed that Nathan is starting to coo and is more alert.  He is getting better with sleeping and enjoys being outside.  He is starting to fill out his 0-3 month clothes better, but his newborn outfits still fit him the best . . . but not for too much longer!

 

Here are some pictures from our at home photo shoot by me :)  . . . not great, but they work!

Picture Perfect

3 week Weigh In

Nathan is up to 7.1 lbs, so we don't have to go back in to see the Dr. until it's time for his 2 month shots!  We are starting to figure things out schedule wise (for now) with the family and were able to run a couple of errands with everyone happy (or sleeping :)  ).  I'll post more pictures soon. 

2 week check up

Nathan had his 2 week check up today.  Poor guy did not enjoy it!  No shots, but he doesn't  like being naked, which he was for most of the appointment :(.  Plus he was tired and I just wish he didn't have to go!  But we survived, and Carl was able to meet us there.  He has gained a little weight (20 grams a day ish) and Dr. McCarthy said that was good.  I will take him in again next week to get him weighed to make sure that he is getting what he needs. 

Family Lovin' on Nathan

 

There was a picture of my mom here, but she made me delete it.  She has been so supportive of us and I am so grateful for her.  I love you Mom!! (p.s. ~ you're welcome :)  )

Nathan Daniel Kent

We welcomed our precious son Nathan Daniel Kent into this world on Thursday, July 25th at 1:03 am.  He weighed 7 lbs 5 oz, and was 19 1/2 inches long.  He came out with a head full of dark hair and we are so in love! 

It started on Wednesday morning around 7.  I was having contractions every 1/2 hour (very minor) for about 4 hours.  However, when I sat down for lunch, they completely went away.  UNTIL 6 p.m. that night.  Carl was still at work and I started getting fairly strong contractions every 4 min. apart.  I called him around 6:30 and told him he should probably come home and I also let my mom know what was going on.  by the time he got home around 7 the contractions were even stronger and about 2 1/2 min apart. 

   At 8:00 p.m. Carl called the hospital and let them know what was going on, and they told us to come in.  We arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and I was in a lot of pain.  However, when they checked me I was at 0, but my cervix was very thin.  They had walk around for awhile and then checked me again.  Still at a 0 until during the check my water broke and I went from 0 to 4 in a matter of seconds. and we learned that it had meconium (baby poop) in it and that Nathan would need to be checked right away. (around 10:30 p.m.)   Carl called my parents and told them to come to the hospital!

  The anesthesiologist came in shortly thereafter and I received an epidural.  Since they hadn't checked me again before the epidural they checked me after and I was at an 8 (around 11 p.m.).  Carl called my parents again and they were hoping that they would make it in time!

  The nurse came in around 12:30 to check me and didn't need to, Nathan was starting to arrive! She told me not to push because we had to wait for the pediatrician to get there so he could check Nathan as soon as he arrived.  My parents made it to the room at 12:55 a.m .  . .  8 minutes prior to Nathan being born. 

  We are truly blessed by this amazing miracle!

39th week

This post is a little late, but I was hoping to write after my scheduled dr. appointment on Thursday the 25th.  My 39th week of being pregnant was long and short :).  Carl & I were walking a lot to try and get the little man out so we could meet him.  We walked almost every evening for at least a 1/2 hour sometimes upward of an hour.  It was nice to get out of the house and spend some alone time together.  I had some Braxton Hicks contractions, but nothing major until . . .