Wednesday, December 1, 2010
James will be 5 weeks tomorrow and he is looking more like a little chubby cheeked baby and less like a little newborn everyday. He's already outgrown some of his newborn clothes and I definitely experienced my first little twinge of sadness that he is already growing up! If I have that feeling now, then I know I'd better brace myself for the next, oh - rest of my life. Right now he is snuggled up in the Moby Wrap (love the Moby) and we are getting ready to for a trip to the grocery and to go get our Christmas Tree! I will be sure to take some pics of James and his first tree.
In the meantime, here's my little man on Thanksgiving looking sharp in his new vest from Granny.
Sometimes the cuteness is just too much (and then he gets cuter).
In the meantime, here's my little man on Thanksgiving looking sharp in his new vest from Granny.
Sometimes the cuteness is just too much (and then he gets cuter).
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wow. I have really neglected you, little blog! I guess that is because I have had my hands full - literally. The past 3 weeks have really flown by in a succession of feedings, diaperings and soothing - with some sleep thrown in there. Emphasis on SOME. We are all tired (well, maybe not James) but we are enjoying our new parenthood. James seems to be changing right before our eyes and is so much fun to watch him begin to develop his own little personality. He isn't afraid to let us know what he wants, but he is so sweet and calm at the same time. He loves to eat and he loves to stare at his Dad (I think it's the beard).
Here are some new pics. Trust me - they don't even do justice to the cuteness. But again, I am his mama :)
Here are some new pics. Trust me - they don't even do justice to the cuteness. But again, I am his mama :)
Monday, November 1, 2010
James Wyatt Parker was born on Thursday, October 28th at 1:38 pm! We are so overwhelmingly happy, in love and exhausted. We are at home now and about to have our first night "on our own". Since we are currently learning to be parents and going through all the emotions that come with that- it might be a few days before I can post again. I am also recovering from a c-section, so it's sort of making every little task difficult right now. Thankfully, I am married to the most amazing husband ever who has transformed into the most amazing father ever, right before my eyes. James and I are in good hands. Cue the hormonal crying!
In the meantime, please check out this perfect little boy. I can't stop looking at him and you can see why.
In the meantime, please check out this perfect little boy. I can't stop looking at him and you can see why.
Monday, October 25, 2010
A quick update before we go for our FORTY week doctor's appointment. Well, here I am at home, on maternity leave, patiently (not really) waiting for some sign that Baby P might be coming soon. The only real indication I have is the fact that I am huge right now! So, he has to come out at some point, right? Honestly, people warned me that the anticipation and waiting is torturous. It is. I am just trying to stay busy. Enjoying my quiet house and time with Matt - although the Falcons game really burst the "quiet time" bubble yesterday.
So, we have an appointment in about an hour. We get to see Baby P via ultrasound for the first time since 20 weeks, so I am looking forward to that. We are hopeful for some progress and/or a plan for the next week or so.
More to come!
So, we have an appointment in about an hour. We get to see Baby P via ultrasound for the first time since 20 weeks, so I am looking forward to that. We are hopeful for some progress and/or a plan for the next week or so.
More to come!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tomorrow (Monday) I will be 39 weeks. I really have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that we will be parents sometime in the next 2 weeks. The hospital won't let me go more than a week past my due date (10/25) so Baby P will be with us by Halloween, in my opinion. Honestly, I just don't physically feel like I am about to have a baby! I feel pretty good for being as pregnant as I am - just with no stamina. My belly is huge and I actually think I will miss it in a weird way. Being pregnant has been such an amazing time and has really impacted my body image and my appreciation for my health. I hope I still feel the same way when I am back to "normal." Not to say I don't look in the mirror and complain about how big I am or how full my face is. But in all, I think it's been a really good thing for me. The back pain, aching hips and lovely new stretch marks, I can do without.
In other news, John has been shipped off to the Dominican Republic for off-season baseball and won't be back until the end of November. I absolutely hate that he will miss the birth of his first nephew, but he has to be there and it's really good for him to be playing. Hopefully he can get in a lot of uncle time when he gets back, since he'll be home for two months. The life of a MLB player isn't always glamorous, people!
Here's a photo of the Hester side of the family from last weekend when my brother was home - minus Dad, who was taking the photo. It looks like my backyard is a forest. Now we need a Parker family pic!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Via TheBump.com:
At week 37, your pregnancy is considered full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world… meaning careful refinement of the blink, suck, inhale and exhale. Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines. If (okay, as) you worry about giving birth, consider what it’s like for the little one. During the journey out of your womb, baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in life
At week 37, your pregnancy is considered full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world… meaning careful refinement of the blink, suck, inhale and exhale. Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines. If (okay, as) you worry about giving birth, consider what it’s like for the little one. During the journey out of your womb, baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in life
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wow. I really can't believe I have 28 days until my due date. Maybe more? Maybe less? It seems so far away! I know most first time mamas go over their due date on average about a week, but my doc won't let us go more than a week past (thank god). So, we at least know Baby P will be here by Halloween! Don't think I didn't get him a little festive onesie. I thought I would hold off on dressing him in a costume in the first week of life. I mean, he will have been through enough at that point, right?
As far as how I am feeling - well, relatively good, I guess. I am really tired and my feet and ankles have been swelling like lovely elephant feet almost every night. Whether it's catching spills or preventing me from rolling over easily at night - my belly is frequently becoming more of an obstacle. Sleeping comfortably is still a challenge and I never really feel very rested, but I kind of expected that. I think the main thing I am dealing with right now is anxiety about labor - when, where, how, etc. After our childbirth class a couple weeks ago, I have been waking up (or lying awake) thinking about labor and the unknown. The class was great and it was so beneficial for both of us, especially Matt. Who, by the way has also admitted to lying awake at night thinking about all things baby. I imagine we are both laying in bed next to each other with our eyes wide open! Anyway, back to the class. It was an almost all day affair and there were are about 15 couples in the class. Everyone seemed to be about as far along as we are and about as clueless as we are. I think the most informative aspect was the part about postpartum care - which should be renamed "The Part that NO ONE Wants to Talk About". They passed around a box with items needed in postpartum care and each of the husbands had to pull one out and say what they thought it was used for. What did Matt get? Witch Hazel Pads - in other words hemorrhoid pads. At least he didn't get the condoms like the guy next to us.
Next up - breast feeding class! Oh how my weekends have changed!
Oh and happy 31st birthday to my amazingly smart, funny, handsome, handy, creative and always positive husband. You just get better with age! Seems like yesterday we were celebrating your 21st, but I don't really remember. Hmmm.
As far as how I am feeling - well, relatively good, I guess. I am really tired and my feet and ankles have been swelling like lovely elephant feet almost every night. Whether it's catching spills or preventing me from rolling over easily at night - my belly is frequently becoming more of an obstacle. Sleeping comfortably is still a challenge and I never really feel very rested, but I kind of expected that. I think the main thing I am dealing with right now is anxiety about labor - when, where, how, etc. After our childbirth class a couple weeks ago, I have been waking up (or lying awake) thinking about labor and the unknown. The class was great and it was so beneficial for both of us, especially Matt. Who, by the way has also admitted to lying awake at night thinking about all things baby. I imagine we are both laying in bed next to each other with our eyes wide open! Anyway, back to the class. It was an almost all day affair and there were are about 15 couples in the class. Everyone seemed to be about as far along as we are and about as clueless as we are. I think the most informative aspect was the part about postpartum care - which should be renamed "The Part that NO ONE Wants to Talk About". They passed around a box with items needed in postpartum care and each of the husbands had to pull one out and say what they thought it was used for. What did Matt get? Witch Hazel Pads - in other words hemorrhoid pads. At least he didn't get the condoms like the guy next to us.
Next up - breast feeding class! Oh how my weekends have changed!
Oh and happy 31st birthday to my amazingly smart, funny, handsome, handy, creative and always positive husband. You just get better with age! Seems like yesterday we were celebrating your 21st, but I don't really remember. Hmmm.
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