photos of the week

Sunday at the Oceanagraphic Center
About to try out the pool for the first time!
Happy to be out of the pool... it was too windy!

multi tasking

I've been stepping over crumbs long enough! Today I tested out the power of a sling. I still have to figure out how to put it on correctly, but I got it to work. I was able to get some house cleaning done, though there always seems to be more! I also discovered Andrew's love for the vacuum white noise!

We made it to 6 weeks!

Today Andrew hit the 6 week mark. As you can see, he still sleeps a lot. I think it's because he's growing like crazy. Six weeks seems like a big hump to cross over in many ways. I'm just thankful that we got this far and haven't "broken the baby"! Maybe we just can do this parenting thing. Andrew sends his love!

Here's Andrew in one of his snazziest cloth diapers. I think it's so cute!!! I've really enjoyed using cloth more than using disposables. It feels better to not have to buy new diapers all the time and the ones that I have seem to do better than the disposables. No blowouts in cloth to date... several in huggies and pampers. Laundry is not so bad. I actually enjoy it!

mother's day

the longest trip ever

I honestly don't know what I was thinking. Actually, I think it is safer to say that I wasn't thinking.

Yesterday, I ventured across the state of FL with Andrew. Adam is teaching a boat training class in Ft. Myers, FL Monday through Thursday. I hated the thought of being without him and left at home to care for Andrew.

Mistake number one: Driving 4 hours, thinking it would be easy to travel with a one month old baby.
Mistake number two: Thinking I could do it by myself.

The first couple of hours were fine. After that it was a nightmare. I stopped at every possible stop, whether that be gas stations or a driveway on the side of the road. By the end of the trip I had heard Andrew's cry in every octave possible. And just think, I have to make the same drive on Thursday!

Now that I'm here it is not that bad. A change of scenery is good. Plus, free cable is a bonus! and it's nice to be with Adam, having his encouragement to push me along.

On the upside, Andrew has started smiling at me! It's not the gassy, we'll pretend it's a smile grimace, but an actual smile that lights up his whole face. I love it!

His one month check up was yesturday. He weighed in at 9 lbs 1 oz and is 21 3/4 inches long.
Doc said he is growing well. His eyes, ears, and heart were all good. All previous testings came back good. He has been fussy in the evenings and has had bad gas, so we were given a colic prescription. What we thought was diaper rash is actually and infection so we are on antibiotics and watching that very closly. In addition, he is airing out with no diaper whenever possible. Translation... pee on mama! I have learned that he likes to pee when he nurses and to take extra precaution. The rash is on the front on the lower abdomen, so I have progressed to a large diaper open at the front to let the air in. hopefully that will keep him from covering everything in our hotel room!

What an adventure!

"Hi, I'm new here!"

Hey everybody! My name is Andrew and today I'm 4 weeks old. Mom says she can hardly believe it and that I'm growing so fast! I am learning so much! I love to move my arms and hands. Sometimes I can even get my hand into my mouth. I can also lift and turn my head and everyday I'm getting stronger. I can't wait to be strong enough to go fishing with dad or shoot hoops with mom. For now I am exploring the world around me and having a great time! I can't wait to meet all of you! Mom says its time to go change my diaper! TTYL