Roxy

Yesterday we celebrated a milestone--Roxy's first year with us! We got Roxy from the pound on December 2nd, 2009. I can't believe a year went by already! We got her when she was 7 months old and she has been a great dog...minus the occasional hole in the backyard and the barking when people are outside. If that is the worst she is going to do then we are pretty lucky. She loves playing with Leroy and she is very concerned about Jack. When he starts to cry she runs over to him to see what is wrong and she always gives him kisses when he wakes up. She has fit in very well with the family. :)

December 2nd, 2009

Roxy and Leroy quickly became buds

Our big girl all grown up!

1st Night Apart

At 3 weeks old, Jack spent his first night alone in his own room. Ever since we brought him home from the hospital we have kept him in the pack-n-play in our room. The convenience of having him in our room was nice while we were trying to figure out his sleeping pattern and what his little noises meant. He has pretty much developed a routine at night so we decided to put him in his crib. It was harder on me than it was on him. I was a little nervous because I worry about everything and my OCD kicks in at night, but he did great! It made for much more sound sleep by everyone in the house. Now if I could only figure out what to do with Leroy... :)

2 Week Checkup

Ok...so it's been a little longer than 2 weeks but the poor guy has had a busy 19 days! The doctors were concerned with Jack's weight since he was in the hospital. He was born at 9 lbs 12 oz and lost almost a pound in the hospital. Since supplementing Jack on formula he has been gaining weight slowly so the doctors made us come in every couple of days for a weight check. Well today he has finally caught up on his weight! He gained 15 oz in 5 days (which makes sense because he has been an eating machine) so the doctors don't need to see him again until his 2 month vaccination appointment.  The doctor retested his newborn screening tests that were performed in the hospital and all but for a few tears after having blood drawn Jack did great! He is in the 76% for body weight, 68% for height, and 82% for head circumference. He definitely has Daddy's head...sorry Jack!!

Jack is exhausted after his big morning at the doctor!

Thanksgiving

We have alot to be thankful for in our house this year. Everyone is healthy and happy and we have the best little turkey! Our day was spent with Joe in the morning drinking mimosas, then we went to Cari and Craig's house for a pre-Thanksgiving meal (and some bonding time for Bea and Jack) and then we came back to our house for our dinner with Ceci, Aaron, and Bonny. Ceci's dinner was fabulous and we had lots of laughs sitting around the table. 

Leroy is always looking out for Jack when he is in the swing

New Reality

Jack has been with us for 9 days now and I can't believe it. He has been such a good baby. He only cries when he needs to be changed or when he is hungry. He sleeps pretty well through the night...3-4 hour stretches. At this point Gabe and I aren't too sleep deprived. :)

Gabe and Jack taking a quick nap...notice their sleep faces are the same. :)

Jack just went back to the doctor for a weight check (he has been 3 times this week). He is now weighing 9 lbs 4 oz. He gained 3 oz in 3 days so the doctor is pleased. This little boy doesn't miss any meals!

Jack's big arrival!!

11-10-10--Jack's birthday. :)  So the day wasn't very dramatic...my water didn't break and I wasn't rushed to the hospital. Big deal. It was almost better (for Gabe and I) that I had a scheduled c section. We showed up to the hospital at 1:30 for check in, sat in the room until about 4, and then I was wheeled off to surgery. Jack was born at 4:34 pm. Easy as that! The c section was a really crazy experience. Of course I couldn't feel anything but Gabe was watching the mirror and giving me play by play. The recovery wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, I am still pretty sore now, but I am getting better each day. Now that we are home it is hard to sit around and not do anything. I need to remember to take it easy so I don't delay my recovery.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to the hospital either on the day Jack was born or on one of the days that followed. It was great to come out of the recovery room and see a hallway full of people. Even the people who had to leave early I saw during my Face Time conversation with Kelsey (thank you Iphone.) :)
Here are some pictures from our stay at the hospital. Most of these pictures are courtesy of Cari Bauer (my official photographer) and from my camera. If you have any good pictures please pass them along to me!

Home sweet home!

The end of volleyball season

The volleyball season has finally come to an end. It was a bittersweet ending, losing in the semi finals of state to a team we could have beaten. We lost 13-15 in the 5th game. It was a great season though. I only had 3 seniors on the team and even a freshman (for the first time in my coaching career).  Each tournament we were in the team finished in the highest bracket and making it to the semi finals of state showed just how hard they worked all season long. I couldn't be more proud of them. Gabe was a trooper at the end of the season...making sure he was at the last tournament and making the state games just to make sure I didn't go into labor. He was also a huge help around the house. He cooked dinner and kept the house together as I slept on the couch after practice was over. I thought coaching in my last trimester would be easier than it was, but Gabe really helped me out. Cari was also one to watch out for me all season long. She kept me out of harms way at practice and games and was the first to jump off the bench and yell when I couldn't. I really appreciate all the help I got this season and I am looking forward to having a "normal" season next year. :)