Baby's First Easter

Well, we had a wonderful first Easter with our little guy. He had the cutest outfit and was sooo good. Jake is doing so well. He is sleeping so much more during the day now. He went from sleeping an hour or so at the most during the day to three hours or more. At night he is still waking up once and then wakes again around 5:30. However, I help him go back down for at least another hour or so because I am just not ready to be mommy before 6:00 or so. He is smiling all the time now and has started cooing. Let's just say he is going to be a chatterbox. He loves when people talk to him. His cousin Jack is obsessed with him. It is so adorable. Today was,"Jakey," was the first word out of his mouth. He shares all of his toys and snacks with Jake. I find crackers and cheerios and all kind of toys in his car seats and baby bag when I get home. When we ride in the car Jack keeps one hand in Jake's car seat and if he is sleeping, screams to try and wake him up. It is hilarious! Mommyhood is getting better each day and I just love Jacob so much. I can't believe he will be nine weeks on Thursday.

7 Weeks Old

Well, things have finally settled down here in Jakeville. I love being home and couldn't imagine doing anything else. Yes, I haven't checked my email in weeks but things are starting to get back to normal.

I have learned A LOT in the last few weeks about my little guy. Here are just a few to mention:

I have learned that:

-He is not a sleeper yet. He doesn't take naps longer than 30 mins. and it is drivin' me nutty. but he will sleep for long periods of time when someone is snuggling him (I wonder where he gets that)

-He loves to smile and eat a lot.

-He is VERY active and already holds his head up, lifts his head and can follow and hit objects

-He will talk to anyone who is willing to listen to him. (his newest phrase is agoo)

-He loves to ride in his carseat and take walks with me outside

-He has a fussy time from about 5:30ish -7:00PM when he settles down for bed. It always starts right when I am trying to make dinner or takin gmy first bite ofcourse!

- He LOVES when I sing to him

- He is not to fond of reading yet, but I keep trying

- He also loves to have his diaper changed.

- AND he is the cutest boy ever



Also I have come up with a list of things that tell you, you are a mommy.

1. You start speaking in the third person.

2. You no longer really care about what you are wearing or if your hair is curled, just that it is still there.

3. You check to make sure you are matching before you leave the house and that you have all articles of clothing on.

4. You can no longer run into target or WaWa for a quick moment.

5. You can't leave the house without a giant bag O' baby stuff!

6. You find yourself saying things like," YAY you did a poopy" or "Oh, what a big burpy" which brings me to my next sign...

7. You add the E sound to everything. Diapee, Poopee, Burpee, Napee

1 month old already!

Well I can't believe I am saying this but Jake is a month old already. He is now 10.6 oz. and 23 inches long. He has already grown up so much. He is sleeping at least 5-6 hours at night and taking many naps during the day. He also poops A LOT. He loves to do it at the most inconvenient times too! He started smiling a little here and there and the doc says he is as big and alert as a three month old. So of course I think he is advanced and gifted already. Said I wouldn't be one of those moms.... how quickly things change. Jake already has such a funny personality. He loves being held and sung too. Stinks his moms voice is awful. He also loves his car seat and sometimes likes to play on his gym mat. I am trying to get him to become more independent and spend more time in his swing and having floor time, but what can I say at this point... he just loves us holding him and I am a sucker as you know. Jake and MckEnxie met and of course it was love at first sight. Well, kind of. Jake cried the whole time and McKenzie was cool, calm and collected until we tried to get her to hold his hand. It was adorable. I have started driving again and doing my Hanny does around town. I feel like I am 16 again in the car.. freedom! I promised more pics so here ya go. trying to figure out how to get my videos on here... might take a wee bit longer. Sorry.

Well, as I am sure you can imagine I am no longer 2 cm dialated. I am a MOMMY! Jacob arrived on Thursday, January 24th at 3:19 in the morning. It was a pretty normal labor at first. rather quizk actually but when it came down to the last few moments they had to do an emergency c-section to get him out quick because his heart rate was dropping. Luckily, he is a healthy little guy and everything is fine. Just a little scary at the time. I shouldn't say he is al ittle guy... he is close to the ten pound mark now. he was 8.6 oz when he was born. Yicks! Jon and I are so in love. We just cannot believe he is ours to keep forever. He is beautiful and I am amazed that just 3 weeks ago he was inside of me. It is nutz. Motherhood so far has been amazing. I feel so proud to be the one who gets to take care of Jake. I look forward to knowing him even better. We found out this weekend that he is suffering from acid reflux. WHich explained a lot of the constant crying that went on the last few days. He is much better now that we know what is wrong. The doc says he will outgrow it and we just need to help him get through it. He is so precious and has been such a good sport abotu everything. Well I will add some more pics soon... gotta get back to takin' care of the babe..

2cm Dialted!!!!

Well, today is Jake's due date and he has not arrived yet. But, I went to the doc and I am already 80% effaced and 2cm dialated, so anyday now!!!!! Sooo excited. Jill and I went walking the last two days which I think it helping. Hoping he comes tonight... can't wait! Cross your fingers and say a little prayer!!

Chrissy and Ryan Had a Baby Girl!

Chrissy, my fellow pregs, had a beautiful little princess. Her name is McKenzie Brooke Cox and she is perfect! Chrissy is healing and has already become such a good mommy! We are hoping that Jake and McKenzie are best friends or possible get married. We can dream...

Lindsay and Chad's Wedding

Lindsay and Chad's Wedding was amazing! She looked beautiful and Chad was very handsome and hillarious as always. I have never been to a dinner rehersal where every single bridesmaid and groomsmen had something wonderful to say about the bride and groom. It went on for two hours!

Unreal. Shows how perfect the two of them are for each other.

Three Weeks To Go

Well... I can't believe it, but we only have three weeks until little Jacob arrives. It has been a quick nine months. Jon and I are so excited and can't wait to be parents. The baby's room is ready and I am nesting BIG time. I think I clean the house from top to bottom at least three times a week. Little crazy! I have been feeling huge lately and definetely miss my skinny jeans. I'm reading every website their is on pregnancy and keep looking up early signs of labor every
time I feel the slightest thing. I just can't wait :)

FOUR Baby Showers

Well, all in all I ended up having FOUR baby showers. Crazy I know. My family had one in M.D. and Mrs. Sharp and Jill threw one in Jerz. School has one for me and my class had a suprise shower for me my last day. So cute. All of my showers were aamzing and it was so nice to see everyone! It reminded me of just how lucky I am. Here are some pics!

Jo'Neill Becomes JoMo

Love is in the air! Jess and Mike tied the knot AND I made it through the night!

Trip to Wyoming

The Sharp's took us on a crazy wild west trip! So much fun. Check out Jon on the horse! Hillarious...