Eli at the lake...
Eli on the way home from the lake...
He's upset because he slept through the lake! Ok, so not really. He practiced his smile, his cry, and his mad Rummikub skills.
20 August 2006
16 August 2006
A future hall-of-famer? Who knows, but definitely a baseball fan! We had a great time at the game last night, even if we still couldn't win after 18 innings (we did not stay until the end!). Here he is waving to the camera from the cheap seats. What a view!
Rally caps are worn to help your team turn the game around. Eli and Jake were sporting rally caps in the third inning, not a good sign.
Eli made more than a few women glad they came to the game! As always, Eli and his hat were a big hit. (no pun intended)
Rally caps are worn to help your team turn the game around. Eli and Jake were sporting rally caps in the third inning, not a good sign.
Eli made more than a few women glad they came to the game! As always, Eli and his hat were a big hit. (no pun intended)
15 August 2006
Happy one month birthday to Eli!! He was a little camera shy though...but look at those legs!
He has started smiling now. His favorite times to smile are when he is sleeping. My mom told me that her grandmother (my mom-mom) told her that babies talked with their angels in their sleep, and that's why they smile. It makes me smile to watch him. His second favorite time to smile is after a nice big poop works it's way out after a tense crying bout. We just hold him and wait for the smile, knowing that someday we will be able to bring as much joy to his face as a good poop!
For the moment, this is as close as we get...
The pre-poop grimace...Jase was just trying to help Eli out...
06 August 2006
Last night was Eli's first real bath! The new little tub worked out great, and Eli appears to be quite the water bug. We started with just his feet which made his eyebrows shoot straight up, but no screaming (which I was anticipating). We sat him down in the water and he immediately started kicking his legs and moving his arms. Not quite the doggie paddle, but darn close!
03 August 2006
Three weeks old tomorrow! I can't believe it. We've had our first doctor's appointment, a visit to the office, and a new belly button. He's been a busy little guy!
His two week check-up was perfect. The doctor couldn't find a thing wrong with him. We've been very blessed with him. We did however go through all the diapers in the diaper bag as well as the extra outfit and blanket. He managed to pee and spit up all over the examing table and ended up in just his diaper wrapped in his burpee (a cloth diaper) when the doctor came in. I can't imagine what he thought about us as parents! He did manage to get dressed again to leave. The doctor gave him a cool t-shirt too (maybe he thought we didn't buy him clothes! ;) )
Everyone at the office thought he was just precious. He showed off all his wiggles and his great sleeping ability.
This morning was pretty hilarious, unfortunately it is probably a "you had to be there" moment, but we'll try anyway. Grammy was holding him after he ate when he started wiggling around on her shoulder. She stood up to put him in his swing when something fell from her lap. We had no idea what it was, but it was kinda loud when it landed on the floor. She puts him down to look for what fell, when I hear her start laughing. It was his umbilicial stump, but she didn't know it right away. In fact, she was half way across the room to show me before she said "I know what it is!" Told you...you had to be there. The point is, he has an "innie" and this was the only possible thing that could have made him cuter...and it did! I'm excited about giving him real baths now...no more spong baths...he might not be as excited though!
Here he is with daddy. Perhaps we'll show off his belly button a little later.
His two week check-up was perfect. The doctor couldn't find a thing wrong with him. We've been very blessed with him. We did however go through all the diapers in the diaper bag as well as the extra outfit and blanket. He managed to pee and spit up all over the examing table and ended up in just his diaper wrapped in his burpee (a cloth diaper) when the doctor came in. I can't imagine what he thought about us as parents! He did manage to get dressed again to leave. The doctor gave him a cool t-shirt too (maybe he thought we didn't buy him clothes! ;) )
Everyone at the office thought he was just precious. He showed off all his wiggles and his great sleeping ability.
This morning was pretty hilarious, unfortunately it is probably a "you had to be there" moment, but we'll try anyway. Grammy was holding him after he ate when he started wiggling around on her shoulder. She stood up to put him in his swing when something fell from her lap. We had no idea what it was, but it was kinda loud when it landed on the floor. She puts him down to look for what fell, when I hear her start laughing. It was his umbilicial stump, but she didn't know it right away. In fact, she was half way across the room to show me before she said "I know what it is!" Told you...you had to be there. The point is, he has an "innie" and this was the only possible thing that could have made him cuter...and it did! I'm excited about giving him real baths now...no more spong baths...he might not be as excited though!
Here he is with daddy. Perhaps we'll show off his belly button a little later.
24 July 2006
Baseball runs in the family, we'll just have to wait and see if he really grows into that hat! He sure is a cutie though. We drove down to Galveston for a day trip through lots of rain but had a good time eating and walking the seawall.
Tank is learning how to deal with Eli around. He needs to sniff him each morning to make sure we didn't trade him in for another one! (I've taken to calling him pokey nose) He's finally getting the hang of sharing our laps. We taught him not to stand up on the bassinet, so he doesn't put his feet on it, he just hovers on his two back legs until he loses his balance. Trolley still acts like a little protectice mommy and alerts us when he sneezes, cries, or moves. She even lays in front of his swing in case he falls out. They are good with him though, so no doggie worries.
Tank is learning how to deal with Eli around. He needs to sniff him each morning to make sure we didn't trade him in for another one! (I've taken to calling him pokey nose) He's finally getting the hang of sharing our laps. We taught him not to stand up on the bassinet, so he doesn't put his feet on it, he just hovers on his two back legs until he loses his balance. Trolley still acts like a little protectice mommy and alerts us when he sneezes, cries, or moves. She even lays in front of his swing in case he falls out. They are good with him though, so no doggie worries.
20 July 2006
Baby Daze
Hi, it's Julia's mom again (aka Grammy!). Julia realizes its been "daze" since the last post....but the title says it all! I offered to fill in again. Lots of new pictures posted below....a short chronicle of the last 5 days. What a wonderful time in all of our lives. Eli came home on Sunday. He is a healthy, happy, precious little boy. We are mesmerized by him. We study his facial expressions, marvel over his perfect hands, fingers, feet and toes, and kiss his soft little head as much as possible! Enjoy the pictures!
Hello Tank and Trolley!
Tank: "Is it a new toy? Does it have a squeaker? Does it roll? Can I play with it? Please? Please?"
Trolley: "Is it a new puppy? Does it need me? Can I help? Please? Please?"
15 July 2006
It's me again. I have returned.
We are spending our second night in the hospital (thank goodness, I hate hospitals!), getting ready to go home. It will be so much fun to see how the dogs react to Eli tomorrow, and of course how Eli reacts to them! I'm sure there will be a whole slew of pictures for you all.
The three of us are doing fine, although momma and papa are sleep deprived, but still loving their son! Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.
Will post again soon...
We are spending our second night in the hospital (thank goodness, I hate hospitals!), getting ready to go home. It will be so much fun to see how the dogs react to Eli tomorrow, and of course how Eli reacts to them! I'm sure there will be a whole slew of pictures for you all.
The three of us are doing fine, although momma and papa are sleep deprived, but still loving their son! Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.
Will post again soon...
14 July 2006
And now...
the real work begins! Eli is poised and ready, the doctor is there......just a matter of super human effort now! The next post should have a picture of the little guy and will be entitled YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!
"Epidural Nap"
Julia is currently taking a well deserved "epidural nap".....she is at 9 cm.....the doctor will be back in an hour (she has to go do a C-section !).......expect the last phase to begin then! Julia has been a champ.....in great pain and worrying about Jason.....and thinking about the dogs.....it is such a relief to now see her relaxed....thank heavens for the epidural! Will keep you posted.....
Whew.....
Julia is working hard now....and making progress....the doctor was in.....all looks good still....but labor is called labor for good reason. Send her good thoughts!
FINALLY!
Well....here we are! Julia has been officially admitted to the hospital. The doctor is on the way to do a complete exam.....they have had her walking the halls for the last 90 minutes...(does that sound familiar to anyone??) All looks good so far....Julia is in good humor and Jason is just plain excited! Will keep posting as things change!
11 July 2006
09 July 2006
03 July 2006
Still no Eli yet....
My mom got in last Wednesday evening, so we have been hanging out since then, giving Eli pep talks hoping he'll show up any day now.
I went back in to the doctor last Friday and he said I was still progressing, so that's a good sign. Although when I am asked whether I have had any contractions, all I can do is shrug my shoulders, because until they really start to hurt, I don't think I'm going to notice.
Walked and walked around IKEA yesterday. The only thing that that really accomplished was making my feet and back sore. We did get some neat buys though, so it was worth it. It seemed the place to go for pregnant mommies, I certainly saw a lot of them!
My mom knows how to update the blog, so as soon as we get the all clear from Eli, she'll let you know.
My mom got in last Wednesday evening, so we have been hanging out since then, giving Eli pep talks hoping he'll show up any day now.
I went back in to the doctor last Friday and he said I was still progressing, so that's a good sign. Although when I am asked whether I have had any contractions, all I can do is shrug my shoulders, because until they really start to hurt, I don't think I'm going to notice.
Walked and walked around IKEA yesterday. The only thing that that really accomplished was making my feet and back sore. We did get some neat buys though, so it was worth it. It seemed the place to go for pregnant mommies, I certainly saw a lot of them!
My mom knows how to update the blog, so as soon as we get the all clear from Eli, she'll let you know.
28 June 2006
So here's the cutest baby girl you ever did see:
Madelyn is doing very well, but my brother's basement is flooding! Hopefully it stays in the basement and stops raining soon.
As for Eli:
He's still prepping for his big day, which is quickly approaching, as I am reminded every time I say that I am 8 and a half months pregnant! The doctor thought he would come early at our appt. last Tuesday and our next one is Friday afternoon. Hopefully they'll say the same things, but we'll see.
I came in late to work this morning because there's just something about waking up at 6 that does not sit well with Eli, and some people thought it was because I was in labor! I was not, and am still not in labor, just fatigued, nauseous, and generally ready to meet my son.
My mom's getting into town tonight, which is really exciting. It will be nice to have more people to talk to as we just sit and wait every evening now.
The final test is tomorrow! Then he'll have his summer break, all of July. It's kind of a bummer that it is short, but awesome that God planned Eli's birth so perfectly (should we even doubt!).
Much love to you all....please leave a comment because I don't do much more now than waste time waiting, so at least I'll have something to read!
21 June 2006
I'm an aunt! The baby boom has begun....my neice was born yesterday at 11 in the morning and she is what I like to call a baby chunk. Only I can say that because I was also a baby chunk when I was born. She was 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long....baby chunk! Here are some pics:
The proud papa:
The proud papa:
The hand off from new grandpa to new daddy:
I went to the doctor yesterday and she sounds pretty confident that he wants to be born early (definately not late), so that has my mom ready to drive on down right now! We're going weekly to the doctor now, so I'll be sure to keep updated.
19 June 2006
Off to the doctor again tomorrow. It's poke and prod time to find the baby's head!
My brother and sister-in-law are waiting (not exactly patiently) for their daughter to come. The due date is tomorrow, and I undestand being punctual, but seriously!
I am feeling fatter and believe that I have begun the pregnant waddle. Heartburn is more of a problem, but so far no major swelling of the extremities. Other than that, no complaints, except that there is no nap time at work!
My brother and sister-in-law are waiting (not exactly patiently) for their daughter to come. The due date is tomorrow, and I undestand being punctual, but seriously!
I am feeling fatter and believe that I have begun the pregnant waddle. Heartburn is more of a problem, but so far no major swelling of the extremities. Other than that, no complaints, except that there is no nap time at work!
05 June 2006
The countdown to our niece is in full swing! She is due some time this month, and from what I understand, her mommy can't wait for that to happen. Please keep my brother and his family in your prayers as the day gets ever closer, and please help mommy through the struggles of each day. Sitting and waiting is no fun.
Our last check-up revealed that everything was still going along normally, which is great. I met with an anesthesiologist and showed him my x-rays. He says that the hardware should be no problem to work around, but my natural lower back curve (which everyone has) is just a little more defined, so it may be a little harder to give an epidural. We'll see....it's just nice to know that the option is still an option. I am hoping that I won't need one because my body and medicine tend to be in conflict so the less I need, the better. Who's to say though.
We've been washing all his clothes (he has about twice as much as me!) and getting the room cleaned up so we can actually walk around in it. Unfortunately the bedding pattern was lost in the shuffle of moving, so hopfully I'll find it before he outgrows his crib!
I haven't gotten substantially bigger yet, although everyone assures me it is coming. So far, no major swelling, and my heartburn is now under control with Pepcid. My senses are heightening I think because last night I couldn't sleep and it really seemed like I could hear the dog blink.
Please pray for patience and endurance through the last few weeks of this semester. He is really feeling drained and ready to have a break....and a son in his arms, so pray he can stay focused this little while longer!
Our last check-up revealed that everything was still going along normally, which is great. I met with an anesthesiologist and showed him my x-rays. He says that the hardware should be no problem to work around, but my natural lower back curve (which everyone has) is just a little more defined, so it may be a little harder to give an epidural. We'll see....it's just nice to know that the option is still an option. I am hoping that I won't need one because my body and medicine tend to be in conflict so the less I need, the better. Who's to say though.
We've been washing all his clothes (he has about twice as much as me!) and getting the room cleaned up so we can actually walk around in it. Unfortunately the bedding pattern was lost in the shuffle of moving, so hopfully I'll find it before he outgrows his crib!
I haven't gotten substantially bigger yet, although everyone assures me it is coming. So far, no major swelling, and my heartburn is now under control with Pepcid. My senses are heightening I think because last night I couldn't sleep and it really seemed like I could hear the dog blink.
Please pray for patience and endurance through the last few weeks of this semester. He is really feeling drained and ready to have a break....and a son in his arms, so pray he can stay focused this little while longer!