Friday, August 21, 2009

1 Week Check-up

Today Garrett had his first check-up. He was very good and did not fuss at all the entire visit! He did make a little wet mess on daddy as he removed Garrett's clothes to be weighed. The nurse assured us that it happens all the time! Garrett weighed 7 lbs 12 oz when he was born; 7 lbs 2 oz when he left the hospital; and is now back up to 7 lbs 13 oz, which is right on track. I asked about the fact that he has occasionally been experiencing some deep, gurgly-sounding hiccups, but his doctor assured us that is normal. Other than that he's perfect!
Dressed up & ready to see the doctor!
On the way home...even though his brow is furrowed, Garrett does love to ride in his car seat!
His next visit will be in 2 months. I don't imagine he'll do as well since he'll receive a series of shots...we'll see!

Other than that, we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Grandma VandeBerg. She will be here Sunday & we can't wait for her to meet Garrett! I know she is super-excited as well. He will be a very spoiled baby for the next 2 weeks!

Garrett & Daddy


As I've mentioned, Garrett loves to be cuddled, and he especially loves to be held by his daddy. When Steve gets home from work, he will talk and sing to Garrett as they rock in the glider or recliner. Garrett loves to suck on his pacifier and gazes up at daddy with wide eyes as he listens to what he has to say. He is always the most alert when he is with daddy. It's so awesome to watch them form a bond together.




First Few Days

A few days after he was born Garrett got to meet Grandma Jackson and Uncle Billy and Aunt Donna. He was such a good baby and loved to be cuddled by his new family!



Just before we left the hospital on Sunday, Aunt Donna took one of our first family pictures:

...and then Garrett was bundled up in his car seat for the ride home. He did really great and was alert almost the entire ride home.
Here are some random shots from Garrett's first week at home...

Garrett and his frog from Aunt Sandy
Our friend Sue was right on when she gave us the onesie Garrett is wearing here

Garrett Steven Jackson

Here he is!

Born Thursday, August 13, 2009
7:31 a.m.
7 lbs 12 oz
19 inches long

Such a beautiful baby!

Friday, August 7, 2009

Week 39

I can hardly believe that we are in the final stretch of the pregnancy! Little Guy will make his appearance any day...well...could be any hour now! Though Steve and I are both a bit nervous, we are anxiously awaiting his arrival.
Wednesday was my last day at work until October! That sounds crazy to me! I'm trying to take it easy, but also take care of a few things around the house, make last minute runs to Target & HyVee, etc.
We had my last weekly doctor's appointment on Thursday. As of the appointment, I was dialated to about 1-2 cm. I can definitely feel that baby has started his move downward, so we're on our way!
I can't believe how fortunate we've been with the weather so far this summer! It's barely gotten above 85 degrees. Last night we took advantage of the cooler weather & decided to go for a walk. Steve and I headed down the street to check out the road construction & construction of the aquatic center (for those of you from FD - we could see 2 big holes in the ground & what looks like the beginning of a lazy river!). The hottest days of summer are ahead of us this weekend. Hopefully I'll be spending my time in an air conditioned hosptial room. However, if Little Guy does not decide to make his appearance by Wednesday, 8/12, my doctor will induce labor. Hopefully it will not come to that...but at least we have an end in sight!

Following are a few pictures of Kersee & Belle. They LOVE peanut butter! So when we're at the end of a jar, we'll save them until we have 2 so that we can give each dog their own jar to clean out. It's funny to watch them try to get their tongues as far into the jar as possible. Belle can typically clean out her jar...and then she'll grab Kersee's when he's finished & clean it out too!