11 weeks & Pumpkin Patch

I am elated today!!  My son is napping in his crib, in his nursery, without me rocking him to sleep and without crying (from either of us :) )! I am one proud momma!! He is also getting good at pushing himself up on his arms when he is on his tummy.  Such a strong boy!
Yesterday we went to Vossler Pumpkin Patch in Visalia.  It was a cute little farm and we were able to get some cute pictures and, of course, pumpkins.  Here are some pictures from Nathan's 11th week :)

we are thinking his eyes just might be blue after all :)

sucking on his bottom lip is new too

Catching Up

We had Nathan's 2 month check up and shots on the actual day (25th) . .. it was a rough day for me.  We learned that Nathan is 22 inches long and was only weighing 8.8 lbs, in the 3% - not good news on the weight.  They suggested that I feed him every hour and pump after . . . again, not good news and I made the decision for the both of us that we would add formula to his diet.  After a couple of days of trying both, we pretty much went strictly to formula as he was apparently still very hungry.  The unfortunate part was that it gave him extreme gas . . . poor baby was in so much pain.  We tried a few different formulas and bought the gas drops, but nothing seemed to work until just yesterday we put him on a soy formula.  So far, so good. 

 

Nathan's Dedication was on Sunday, September 29th in Oakdale at my dad's church, The River Christian Community.  We had so much support from our family, with people driving long distances to be there!  We are truly blessed.  And my parents hosted an amazing bbq after.  I was reeling with joy for several days after because it was such a great day!

 

  We had our first ICC visit this past Sunday.  Nathan had a rash that seemed to get worse throughout the day.  Of course they just gave us Benadryl, but he got weighed and as of Sunday he was 9 lbs.  YAY!!  And his rash was gone by the morning!  Thankful for medications that ease the pain of my child.

 

Our attempt at 2 month photos . . . we will have to try again :) 

Nathan's Dedication . . .

 

 This is the Bible that my sister got for Nathan . . . this part says, "God is my shepherd, and I am His little lamb.  He feeds me. He guides me. He looks after me.  I have everything I need."

And from Sunday, after the Benadryl.

And playtime just yesterday.

8 week pictures

8 Weeks

Nathan is almost 2 months old!  how quickly time flies!! It's been an interesting week so far.  Carl went into the ER on Thursday night for what he thought was a kidney stone.  Turns out it was appendicitis with a hernia.  He had surgery on Friday morning and is sore, but feeling better.  Nathan and I had a lot of help those few days.  Sabrina came and took Carl to the hospital while Vickie was on her way to watch Nathan so I could go be with Carl.  Then my mom came down Friday morning and stayed through Sat afternoon to help with the baby so I could go back and forth to the hospital.  The good thing is Carl has 2 weeks off, but unfortunately he can't pick up the baby.  So, he gets to hold him while sitting on the couch.  They have had some good bonding time and I love seeing them together! 

 

 

Sept 17th - Rolling Over

Almost 8 weeks and already doing this . . .

 

7th Week

Nathan is getting more alert, and I love it.  He is starting to smile at you when you smile at him, and he is now focusing on the things above him while he is in swing or on his floor mat.  He brightens up our day and I can't remember what life was like without him!  Here are some pictures from this week . . .

6 Week pictures