Big day today with some friends coming over. Hopefully, some more awake time is in store!
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wide awake...
Jackson continues to be awake for longer and longer. Below are a couple snapshots of the little guy with his eyes open as most seem to be with him sleeping. Another good night of sleep for everyone last night, and Brooke was smart enough to try the music on the bassinet, which might be a goldmine.
Big day today with some friends coming over. Hopefully, some more awake time is in store!
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Big day today with some friends coming over. Hopefully, some more awake time is in store!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Happy Birthday, Jax!
Jax was so excited for his 1 week birthday -- that he slept through the entire celebration. Meghan came over to celebrate the big occasion and spend some time with the big man. I somehow botched the video of she and Brooke singing to him.
OK, in actuality we just realized that he was about to turn 1 week old and stuck a candle in the My Favorite Muffin brought over from some of our great neighbors. Either way, who doesn't love a good reason to celebrate?
Jax spent about 3 hours laying on Meg. The only interruptions from this sleep time were his nearly hourly feeding times. I'm pretty convinced that breast milk is the new PED and this guy is like Barry Bonds in 2003.
OK, in actuality we just realized that he was about to turn 1 week old and stuck a candle in the My Favorite Muffin brought over from some of our great neighbors. Either way, who doesn't love a good reason to celebrate?Jax spent about 3 hours laying on Meg. The only interruptions from this sleep time were his nearly hourly feeding times. I'm pretty convinced that breast milk is the new PED and this guy is like Barry Bonds in 2003.
Bath time!
Neither Brooke or I have ever given a newborn a bath before - so Jax definitely had to display some patience. Similar to his first bath, he likes the water and soap on the head... and not so much on the body.
I drew rinsing responsibilities.
X-man has a bit of diaper rash... so the nurse suggested giving him a few minute "bath" with his butt sitting in soapy water. Not only did he like this, he also managed to avoid peeing all over the kitchen while sitting in warm water.
After the bath, Jax spent a while in this towel made by Grandma Graff. He was as content as could be.
Once warm, it was time to air dry. Wyatt assumed his evolutionary Yorkshire role as watchdog. Or, maybe he just wanted to get in on some of the Desitin cream coming his way. Since that's a still photo and not a video, just know that this is probably Jax's #1 preferred sleeping position.
The nurse stopped by again today and reported positive results that Jax is back up to his birth weight (they want this to happen at least by the end of week 2). She also said that his minor jaundice is almost completely gone. I think Jax will miss the natural base tan that he had before.
I drew rinsing responsibilities.
X-man has a bit of diaper rash... so the nurse suggested giving him a few minute "bath" with his butt sitting in soapy water. Not only did he like this, he also managed to avoid peeing all over the kitchen while sitting in warm water.
After the bath, Jax spent a while in this towel made by Grandma Graff. He was as content as could be.
Once warm, it was time to air dry. Wyatt assumed his evolutionary Yorkshire role as watchdog. Or, maybe he just wanted to get in on some of the Desitin cream coming his way. Since that's a still photo and not a video, just know that this is probably Jax's #1 preferred sleeping position.
The nurse stopped by again today and reported positive results that Jax is back up to his birth weight (they want this to happen at least by the end of week 2). She also said that his minor jaundice is almost completely gone. I think Jax will miss the natural base tan that he had before.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Terrell family comes to visit
Jax is a lucky man to have such great cousins! Megan and Madison were great holding him and giving him lots of love. They practiced for the big moment.
Jax with the ladies. Aunt Amy will be getting lots of phone calls for advice from Brooke as Jax grows up. She has already helped so much!
Grandma and Grandpa with Jax.
We enjoyed the warm weather outside today and played on the playground with the girls. Jax enjoyed getting his first two minutes of sun and then spent the day in the shade under the at the picnic tables. It will be fun when Jax can join them.
Finally, Grandpa got to hold Jax for the first time today. He was a great sport at the hospital and ran tons of errands for us, but I think he enjoys his grandson more.
Brooke
Jax with the ladies. Aunt Amy will be getting lots of phone calls for advice from Brooke as Jax grows up. She has already helped so much! 
Grandma and Grandpa with Jax. 
We enjoyed the warm weather outside today and played on the playground with the girls. Jax enjoyed getting his first two minutes of sun and then spent the day in the shade under the at the picnic tables. It will be fun when Jax can join them.
Finally, Grandpa got to hold Jax for the first time today. He was a great sport at the hospital and ran tons of errands for us, but I think he enjoys his grandson more.
Brooke
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
X-man hits the road
First off a visit to his Great Aunt Rita & Uncle Bruce's pad in Longmont. Of course, his grandparents couldn't miss an opportunity for a couple of hours with Jax and family.
He slept for the first couple of hours, but then put on a show. He's starting to open up his eyes and take it all in. Jax got to meet his Great Grandma Hood and couldn't have been happier than when he laid in her lap. We hope that his other great grandparents are looking down on him in these first days of life and keeping him safe... and we wish they were here to meet.
From Longmont, we headed to the Grey's house where Brooke Grey made enchiritos and Aaron had 90 Schilling on tap. Campbell is about eight weeks old and towered over the X-man. If he's hoping to act as the protective older brother their come school years, he's going to have to start drinking his milk. By the end of dinner and hanging out, Brooke and I ran out of clean diapers and he seemed to run out of patience. The little guy cried hard enough that Campbell couldn't help herself from jumping in on the fun. Hopefully, he's worn out enough from a fun day about town that he gets a good night's sleep tonight!
He slept for the first couple of hours, but then put on a show. He's starting to open up his eyes and take it all in. Jax got to meet his Great Grandma Hood and couldn't have been happier than when he laid in her lap. We hope that his other great grandparents are looking down on him in these first days of life and keeping him safe... and we wish they were here to meet.
From Longmont, we headed to the Grey's house where Brooke Grey made enchiritos and Aaron had 90 Schilling on tap. Campbell is about eight weeks old and towered over the X-man. If he's hoping to act as the protective older brother their come school years, he's going to have to start drinking his milk. By the end of dinner and hanging out, Brooke and I ran out of clean diapers and he seemed to run out of patience. The little guy cried hard enough that Campbell couldn't help herself from jumping in on the fun. Hopefully, he's worn out enough from a fun day about town that he gets a good night's sleep tonight!
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