1 month under our belt

Well it's hard to believe that little Patrick is already 1 month old today. He's definitely grown and we'll find out just how much on Monday when he has his 1 month checkup. He's eating more and mostly sleeping well at night. Everyone thinks he looks just like Jack but I can see some differences for sure. Jack likes to "help" get Patrick's paci when it falls out and he'll give him kisses goodnight which is so sweet. Jack is growing so fast too. He may still be in the 5th % but he seems huge to me now. He's still not talking yet but we're trying. I'm sure one of these days he'll start out of nowhere and we won't be able to keep him quiet!

Not too much else going on. This was a quiet week. I had a 24 hour bug Thurs-Fri so we didn't make it to playgroup, but Mike came home early and took Jack to the park. Jack had soccer this morning and now we'll just hang out and relax all weekend.
I'm still soar, which is very frustrating for me. I think at this time with Jack I was already doing some exercising but I don't feel close to that yet. I'm hoping soon I will be back to my old self. :)


Patrick - 1 month


Jack getting Patrick's paci

Update and pictures

Today is the first day on my own with the boys... it has been interesting for sure. It'll get easier as we get into a schedule. (I hope!). I just wanted to add a few pictures. We enrolled Jack into a soccer program for 18-24 month olds. He's gone 3 times and seems to enjoy it, at least just running around. He doesn't really get involved and do what he's suppose to but it's early and he'll catch on. It's fun to watch him and he has a friend in the class too, one of the other resident's son, Sam.

Jack at soccer camp with Sam

We bought Patrick a little floor playmat, although he's a little too young for it, we tried it out anyways. Jack and Murphy seemed to like it more right now.

Trying out Patrick's new playmat

My mom was here all last week and I was very sad to see her go. She was a HUGE help! We took Jack to the park which he hasn't been in awhile and it was good to get him outside and burn some energy, because he has alot of it! Wish my mom could have stayed for another week, although I'm sure Jack wore her out and she was ready to get home for a break :)
Grandma and the boys

Nothing else going on now, just hoping to get into a routine and get some much needed sleep! Ha ha, like that will ever happen! (Like instead of updating this blog I should be napping...)

Family of 4

Well it's been 2 weeks since little Patrick was born. Life has certainly changed quite a bit. Mike was home for a week and my mom has been here this week but starting Monday I will be all on my own and VERY nervous about that! It'll just take some time to get into a routine, but it's still going to be tough. If anyone has suggestions for me, bring them on! :)

Jack has been good with Patrick so far. He looks for him in the morning and will point to him and push him in his swing, but then will go on to doing his own thing. They are both very cute and we are so proud of our little boys. Here's a couple pictures for now. I've already sent out a bunch, as most of you should have gotten them.


Jack holding his little brother


Little Patrick

6 more days!!

Well it's official, my doctor called today and my c-section is next Wednesday. I just have to hang in there for 6 more days! I just hope he doesn't come sooner so I better really take it easy the next several days. Expect an update next weekend!

37 weeks...

Well it could be any day now! I had my 37 week appointment today and I am now 1 cm dialated. My doctor is going to see about rescheduling my c-section for next Wednesday instead of Friday. She's going on vacation after Friday but wants to make sure she's around after the surgery to see that everything is ok, which is fine with me! She is going to talk with the ultrasound doctor - I know there's a technical name for that but can't think of it - to make sure it would be safe for the baby. It's only 2 days earlier so hopefully it'll be ok. Although, there is still a chance I could go into labor before that! I'm hoping not but if this little guy is ready to come out I won't fight it! :) I will keep you updated.
On another note, Jack is doing great. He has now figured out how to climb onto the couch so that's his favorite thing to do, go up and down off the couch.

2 weeks and 4 days...

The countdown has begun. 2 weeks and 4 days until July 25th - my scheduled c-section. I had my 36 week appointment this morning along with another ultrasound and everything is going well. The baby measures 6 lbs. 6 oz, he's already bigger than when Jack was born. I continue to push through and just take it day by day. It is definitely harder this time around, mostly because the baby is VERY low. But I know it's not for much longer!

Our 4th of July weekend was quiet and relaxing. Mike was actually home for 3 whole days! I can't remember when he's been home for a whole weekend so it was nice to have him around and to just be able to rest and relax. I definitely needed it. We did go to a Tomato Festival and Jack got to see some animals. We didn't stay long since I can't really walk for very long, but it was a nice day to be outside. Other than that we really havn't been up to too much. Mike is crazy busy at work but doing well. Jack and I just hang out at home since I need to stay off my feet as much as possible. We have a couple play dates coming up though so that will be fun.


Jack chasing a goat


Jack petting a goat


Jack and Murphy


Jack sitting in his new baseball chair

And that's that! Until next time...

Busy week

Lots to report about this past week. Jack had his follow up appointment with the urologist and everything is healing just fine. A few stitches still need to dissolve but other than that he's doing great. He also had a follow up appointment to check his weight and I'm happy to report that he gained almost 2 pounds in 1 month! It's been stressful and frustrating trying to get him to eat, most of the time I have to chase him around and shove food in his mouth! I don't plan to do that too much longer, especially when the baby comes. He's eating much better though and is growing so that is good. He's just SO active!

I had my 34 week appointment and everything is going well. My doctor has scheduled my c-section for July 25th! I will be about 39 weeks at that time. She is out the following week so it had to be then. It isn't the best time for Mike as he is Chief resident now and will be busy with a lot of surgeries that month, but if I can have the baby out then that's what I'm doing!! So if everything continues to go well and I don't go into labor sooner then that is the big day.

A friend of ours, who is a wife of one of the other residents, is a teacher and is off for the summer and has offered to babysit Jack whenever she can, so... I took her up on that! She watched Jack while I had my doctors appointment and also while I pampered myself and got a pedicure. She invited us over to the pool at her apartment complex and Jack really loved being in the pool. We will have to go again this week if the weather is nice.





Last thing I want to write about is on Saturday night we went to the annual Chief Dinner, which is a dinner for the graduating residents. Grandma and Papa came down to watch Jack for the night so we were able to go. It was a nice evening and exciting to see the official start of Mike's 4th AND FINAL YEAR!!! Part of what goes on is the upcoming Chiefs get their coats presented to them. I took a picture but it came out really dark so I tried my best to lighten it up. The best part of the night was that Mike received an award of excellence ("it's a major award"). He received the highest percentage on this years OMSSAT exam, which is an exam they take every year. He got a framed certificate and a check. We are very proud of him, especially since he has worked so hard. He gets up at 4am to read so he can spend time at night with Jack and I. I honestly don't know how he does it, but am very greatful and so proud of him.

Mike with his "major award"


Mike being given his Chief Resident coat


Just a random picture of Jack being a little ham for the camera.