7 pounds!!!!

I took Evan in to be weighed yesterday and he was 7 pounds 1 ounce!!!!! WAHOO!!!!! The staff already knows us now and were all joking about whether or not I put rocks in his diaper! The doctor was VERY impressed with his growth and he doesn't have to go back in next week! YEA!!!

In other news...Our little premie has now become a typical newborn :) Waking up more frequently during the night, a little more fussy, gasey...and we are exhausted!!!! But, we know that is all part of the JOY!!!!

Two Weeks Old!!!

First Bath Pics! Last night we were able to give him his first real bath using the FUN tub that my aunt Nancy bought for him! As Christian undressed him, he sprayed all over him and the floor! It was pretty funny! Enjoy pics and video at bottom of post!

The bedtime bath looks like it was doing its' job! BIG YAWN!

Just Chillin in the tub...LOVED IT! Very tolerant boy!

All bundled in his bath towel!

In his bouncer taking a snooze with his mittens on...had to put them on AFTER he fell asleep!

Our little munchkin is two weeks old! Even though he mainly just eats, sleeps, and poops (A LOT!)...there are quite a few other things he can do!

-Let us know when he is hungry, doesn't cry, but more so growls
-Take REAL baths! AND LOVES IT!
-hold your hand
-Scratch his face...see mittens pic...and by the way the creator of these mittens did not have smaller babies in mind...THEY DO NOT STAY ON!
-hold his pacifier in his mouth...this is REALLY adorable...need to catch it on film!
-Wiggle his arms out of Daddy's PERFECT swaddle (he likes to sleep with his arms above his head)
-Sleep for 5 hours the first part of the night...yes we are soooo lucky!
-snuggle on the couch
-Give mom kisses on the cheek (really he is just looking for food, but I like to think they are kisses)
-roll on his side
-DRINK 2.5 OUNCES of milk! The first day he was born, we could barely get 5cc's...and now we get 75 on a good feeding!!!
-Make his mom and dad love him more everyday :)

Week 2...going great!

Parenthood has been very exciting so far! This week Christian had to go back to work so, it has just been me and Evan during the day! Staying home can be kind of lonely. On Monday we had a doctor's appt...it went well :) He was still in the 5 pound range, but he has been eating a ton so Christian and I are hoping that when he goes to get weighed on Monday he is 6 pounds! He is on the growth chart though! 5th percentile!!! :) He's a little guy...but he will catch up!

On Tuesday I had to go by school and show my sub a few things, so my grandparents babysat! They must have done a great job entertaining him, because he was quite tuckered out after their visit!!! (Thanks for this cute outfit, Susan!!!)
On Wednesday, Mckinleigh came over for the day and hung out with us! Don't worry, Mckinleigh, he peed ALL over me this morning...HAHAHAHA!

This was taken right after his bath...check out that crazy curly hair!!!!
He loves being in his new swing (THANKS ANGELA)!!!!!
Even though it can be a little lonely, and lord knows there is NOTHING on TV, I have really enjoyed being home with him this week...he is just so fun to watch! His crazy faces, of which I need to catch on video, and when we smiles in his sleep is adorable! He is also very snuggley. Christian and I have also noticed some things that tend to make him irritable: being hungry, the hiccups, and getting his clothes changed! :)

One thing I can't figure out...HOW DO I GET HIM TO STOP WETTING THROUGH HIS CLOTHES?????!!!!! He goes through about 3 outfits a day! Because he is so tiny we have to fold over the premie diapers, so I am thinking I am not getting a great seal...but I have no idea how to solve that problem until the umbillical cord falls off! :)

1 Week Old!

Evan was 1 Week Old last night!  So, at 8:24, we ate some cake and sang him Happy Birthday!  We tried to get him to wake up for his party...but he wasn't having it!

Already great friends!

Evan met the dogs on Tuesday and things have been going well :)  Here are some pics from the meeting!

This was last night when all the dogs were napping on the floor...Evan decided to join :)

Cute bath pic and a pic of him wide awake!  He is starting to stay awake for longer...he sleeps soooo much...but I have been told to enjoy that :)

Happy Boy!

He is another pic of him with Daddy. Yes, Daddy is tall, but some people were wondering how tiny he really is...I think this shows it :)

Here is a clip of him smiling...we know it is just reflexes...but we think it is so cute!!!!  He has little dimples!  Try to watch the full minute if you can :)

Life at Home!

All ready for his first night! He did great!!!! Woke every 3 hours to eat...we feel so lucky, he is such a peaceful baby!
Dad at the first doctor's appt.
The lovely sign that the grandma's put together for us!!!
Going on his first walk to help with his jaundice...check out his arms...HOLD ON!

First sponge bath! He didn't scream at all!!!! Like I said...a VERY good baby!
All bundled up...Daddy is a very good at swaddling, the nurses at Banner taught him well :)
Cute little premie outfit...It didn't quite look this way after the diaper explosion!
Sun Bathing in his stroller trying to get rid of that yellow! Great AZ sun...he can be treated from indoors!

Our little guy is now 4 days old! Here are a few pics from the last couple of days! ENJOY:) We have already had 2 doctors appt. (something to expect with a premie), he is Jaundiced, but to be expected. We got his levels tested today and hopefully they have dropped since yesterday. If not and it hasn't gone too high then we can treat at home with special blankets. If it goes too high, he would have to be readmitted to Banner for light therapy...that would break mommy and daddy's heart :( BUT, we are doing everything possible to make sure that doesn't happen :)