All things Jason

Yep, you guessed it. More pictures.

First, some info. Thursday Jason and I had an appointment at the OB/GYN. I was due to have my staples removed and Jason was scheduled for his circumcision. Poor little guy, but he handled it like a champ. To be honest, he was more brave than his daddy whom went outside during the procedure (even though we had to wait in the waiting room) for fear that he'd hear his son screaming. He has been a bit cranky since then, but otherwise is doing well.

He's doing fairly good with nursing, or at least I think so. I'm pretty excited about that.

He's holding his head up more and spending more time awake during the day. Unfortunately I'd like to report that this has lead to better nighttime sleep, but alas that is not the case! He's a total sweetie though and I feel amazingly blessed to have two wonderful boys!

tyler update

My dad took Tyler to the pediatrician and apparently he has a sinus infection. 10 days of antibiotics. Great timing with Al's family's arrival, but I guess there is nothing we can really do about that unfortunately. He's feeling pretty crappy, but is holding it together well.

All things Tyler

Since my blogs have been focusing more on our newest addition, I thought I'd do a blog dedicated to my big little man.

Tyler is the best big brother ever. He loves to get diapers and try to replace fallen baby socks, he respects the need to occasionally manage to not scream in the house, he hasn't acted too jealous, and he's a total sweetie. Of course he has been getting a TON off attention from everyone, so of course I think that accounts for some of it.

He's gotten a few gifts from my friends. This is his first "floam" experience, courtesy of Marisa. He LOVED it!
And he gets lots of time with my parents, and even indulges in some snuggle time with his mom-mom.
Some projects have been keeping him busy as well. Remember those caterpillars? Well, they started to emerge from their cocoons as butterflies, we think on Friday while I was at the hospital. Tyler remembered that they would eat the fluid off of watermelon and oranges, so he promptly reminded my parents of this fact. We kept them for a while, but then yesterday (gee, I think it was yesterday since my days seem to all be mixed up) we released them.
As you may be able to tell from the photos, Tyler has a cold. I think I might have mentioned that I took him to the doctor LAST Tuesday, because he had developed a cough and I wanted to make sure he wasn't contagious and there wouldn't be any problems with him being around the baby. They assured me that his lungs sounded fine and that it was likely viral and they couldn't do anything. They said it just needed to "run its course" and he was fine to go to school and be around the baby but to bring him back if he started to run a fever. No fever, so we left it alone, but now 10 days later the cough has only progressed and he now has a nice runny nose to go along with it. I think 10 days is LONG time for a cough to linger and it certainly SOUNDS like it's in his lungs, so off to the pediatrician he goes. Thankfully my dad was able to bring him in because I was not looking forward to bringing a baby along into the sick waiting room. Will post later with some updates!

more pics and updates

Due to a child who has his days and nights mixed up, I figured I'd take this opportunity to catch up on blogging while Jason is watching TV with Daddy.

First off, I hate to belittle my relationship with Tyler, because that's not my intention and I love him to death, but I now finally get how enjoyable this newborn phase can be. Sure, you don't get sleep, and sure I'm in pain, but I'm utterly in love. Tyler was, umm, difficult...to say the least. And I had had a horrible delivery experience which made everything more difficult to manage. With Tyler it was something that took a little longer to appreciate, if that makes any sense. This time is completely different. I won't go on and on about it, but it's amazing. It truly is.

I forgot to mention that during our hospital stay we had some issues with breastfeeding on top of him being slightly jaundice. They were even more concerned by discharge, however not concerned enough to keep us but they wanted him seen today by the pediatrician to see if another course of action would be necessary. I was worried, because I really feel so much more positive about breastfeeding and I didn't want to feel compelled to supplement (even though I could obviously refuse), but today put my fears aside (at least for the most part). He's 7lbs2oz, which apparently is very normal for only 4 days old. His color is better and he's peeing/pooping as he should. So, apparently he's doing great! Oh, and he's 19.5 inches long. After a nice mini nursing session in the doctor's room, resulting in a "milk coma" he got his PKU test (heel prick) which he slept right through and snoozed the whole way home. He proceeded to sleep a good portion of the day and now is perfectly ready for his nocturnal session. He, he.

picture updates

I am pretty much without anything witty and useful to say, but I will just say that despite the lack of sleep, I am greatly enjoying being a mommy again!

Here are some pics from the hospital and discharge day (Saturday). Enjoy!

He's here!

Jason Michael arrived today, via scheduled c-section, at 7:59 am. He weighed in at 7lbs 6oz and is 18.75 inches (not completely positive about that part).

I am elated to report that this delivery was a complete opposite of my delivery with Tyler and I recall each and every amazing part of it. Will update more later as I believe a percoset is kicking in, but I just wanted to share some pictures of my cutie.

I am also pleased to report that big brother Tyler is doing well!

Last day as a family of three!

Today was relatively uneventful. Pre-op at the hospital went smoothly, despite the fact that they had to attempt THREE times to get my blood work (makes me excited for the IV insertion tomorrow). Then my pre-surgery appointment at the OB's office was quick and I was home in time to pick up Tyler from preschool (Al had taken him there as he started his "leave" today).

We had a light lunch and hung around the house and then he "rested" nicely while I napped. He, he.

We asked Tyler if he wanted to go out for dinner, figuring he'd say yes. Instead he wanted to stay home and eat pasta. Go figure. So we did that and then it was off to miniature golfing. I must say, the weather was GORGEOUS and if there were more days like this in Florida I might not despise it so much. There was a beautiful breeze and the humidity was very low. Tyler had a ball playing miniature golf, even if his form isn't quite up to par (and I assume that putting the ball into the hole with your hands is against the rules).
We had some ice cream before heading home and getting ready for bed.
At bedtime we normally have a routine of 2 books, 2 "people helping people" (long story) and 2 songs. I offered to do 3 books, because really I wasn't ready to say goodnight, and of course he coerced 3 songs out of me too. My silly little boy will often pick songs like small world, twinkle twinkle traffic light, and frosty the snowman (no matter what the season). Tonight he asked for "End of the Rainbow" (which is really "Daddy's Little Girl", which I sing as "Mommy's Little Boy"), "Jesus Loves Me", and "You are my Sunshine". I couldn't help but cry, but I did hold it together.

He totally (in theory) understands what is happening tomorrow and that "my baby Jason" will be here. The reality of it though is nothing he can understand, so I feel anxious for him more than anything.

I'm a bunch of emotions right now, which I will spare you the details of. For now I'm off to the airport in a bit and then I will ATTEMPT to get some sleep before heading to the hospital VERY early (I have to be there at 5:30am)!