A Day in the Life

So we aren't on any sort of set schedule yet, but things are starting to get more consistent.  I documented our day on Monday just to remember some things we were doing when Graham was 5 weeks old!

Graham has been eating at night between 10:30-11, then again about 3, and again at 7.  It is very manageable just getting up once during the night!  After he eats at 7 he goes right back down for another couple of hours, usually until his next feeding.  I usually get up and shower and do chores around the house during this time.  But one day a week I go back to bed too until he wakes up again! :)  After he eats again at 10ish we run errands if we have any.  It is best to get out with him in the mornings because he sleeps the best then!

On Monday we met Summers and Colton at the park to walk at 11:30.  Of course Graham slept the whole time while Summers and I had a good conversation and a nice workout!  It was a chilly day...don't they look cute all bundled up?!

That afternoon Graham enjoyed play time on his play mat and in his swing.  He loves the play mat!  He will usually spend a good 30 minutes on there.  The swing is also a good toy to use when he is fussy.  Graham will follow the mobile forever!  He loves the music too.

Graham mostly stays awake in the afternoons.  He might take a little 30 minute nap here or there.  I like for him to mostly be awake in the afternoons and evenings so that he will sleep better at night!  Once Trent gets home, it is his job to play with him and keep him nice and awake!

Most days we have been getting packages delivered!  I'm enjoying a little online shopping...I didn't buy any clothes for Graham for 9 months since we didn't know he was a boy, but I'm definitely making up for it now!  On Monday our fun package was our Halloween trick-or-treat bag!  Yes, I know he won't use it this year, but I figured it would be good for years to come!  Isn't it cute?!

We were able to eat a quick dinner on Monday evening while Graham took a short nap.  He joined us at the table...he was just asleep the whole time! :)

And Monday night was also bath night, but that takes both of us so I wasn't able to get any pictures!  Right now we are bathing him in the sink, and he loves it!  I feed him after he takes a bath, and then he goes down until about 10:30 or 11.

I love my days home with Graham!  Whether we are just hanging out around the house or out and about running errands or seeing friends, our days together are so special!

Weekend Wrap-up!

We had such a great weekend as our little family of 3!  We got to rest and relax in our new house and celebrate my birthday!

On Friday, Trent's sister came in town to baby-sit so that we could go out for my birthday!  That afternoon I went and enjoyed a nice massage.  It was so nice laying down and not thinking about having to check on a baby next to me! :)

Later that afternoon my sweet friend Lana came by to see our new house!  And this time, both Graham and Libby were awake for their play date! :)  Aren't they cute?!

Graham - 5 weeks, Libby - 11 weeks

Beautiful flowers that Trent had delivered to the house on Friday afternoon! :)

Then we got ready and went out to dinner at Fleming's...delicious!  We enjoyed a yummy dinner of shrimp, steak, and mac n cheese and topped off with coffee and cheesecake!

On Saturday morning, I had a much needed appointment to get my hair cut and colored!  Trent took Graham on a walk in our new neighborhood and watched College Gameday...they didn't miss me at all!

The rest of the day we just relaxed around the house and watched a lot of football!  We went to a friends' 30th birthday party on Saturday night.  Graham slept through most of it and then woke up ready to eat so we headed home!

Trent giving Graham a bottle!  Yea for success with pumping! :)

One of many nap times during the weekend! :)

On Sunday morning we went back to Sunday School for the first time since Graham arrived!  It was so great seeing everybody and listening to good teaching.  Graham slept through the whole thing!  We will have to teach him to be a better listener! :)  We had a quick family breakfast at Buffalo Grille before heading home!  

He was ready to eat when we got home, but I wanted a picture with him in his cute fall outfit! 

The rest of the day was spent watching a lot of football, putting together our kitchen table, working on laundry, and a few other things around the house.  

Excited about a Steelers' victory!!

 Just hanging out in my lap discussing our fun weekend! :)

Hope you all have a great week!  Enjoy the cooler weather, at least for the two days that it is here! :)

Friends Come to Visit!

We loved having so many friends come over to meet sweet Graham!  It was so fun introducing him to so many people that already love him so much!  Trent and I are very thankful for all of the support, love, and encouragement from our sweet friends!

Leah and Joe...a few days before their wedding!

Cuddles with Nana!  We are so thankful she was able to be here for several days after we got home and then again while we were moving last week! :)

Sara!

Joanna

Graham loved meeting Lana and sweet Libby!  They are going to be good friends!

They slept through their first date, though!

Libby is 7 weeks older than Graham.

Glen and Sara came back and brought us a yummy dinner!

Stephanie and Grace!  We were also blessed by a yummy meal from them!

And David and Crystal...our new neighbors!

I need to get a picture of Summers with Graham...she loves coming over and getting her baby cuddles! :)

Several people from church have also dropped off meals the last couple of weeks too, but I didn't get any pictures.  We are so thankful for all of the help during this past month!

1 Month

Wow...I can't believe I'm already writing this post!  This past month has flown by with Graham.  It has been an amazing month of becoming a family of 3!  

Graham is not quite up to 8 pounds yet, has lots of dark brown hair, slate gray eyes, and is very long!  We will get the official stats at his 1 month appointment this week!

He is eating every 3-4 hours...I'm hoping this starts to go a little longer at night.  Last night he went for 2 different 4 hour stretches!!

He is such a laid back, calm baby...really hoping I don't jinx that now!  Graham is wearing newborn and 0-3 month clothes.  His pants and footed pajamas are my favorite!

He is sleeping in a bassinet in our room.  We are going to start trying some naps in his crib this week...now that his nursery is finally set up and we are moved into our new house! (that'll be another blog post!)  He never wakes up crying at night.  He just starts stretching and making noises which wakes me up.  

Likes: pacifier, walks, rocking, ceiling fans, lights, being outside, white noise app on my phone

Dislikes: diaper changes, baths, pooping, socks, being swaddled or covered with a blanket

And a picture with his Daddy to wrap up this post!  

We love you so much, Graham!  Happy 1 month birthday!

Graham's Arrival

Well here goes on the story of how Graham entered this world...more for me to remember down the road.  I don't want to forget any of the exciting details!

At my 36 week appointment on August 13th I was already 3 centimeters dilated and 80% effaced...a shock to us since we thought we still had plenty of time!  My dr. said I could go into labor any minute.  Well that put us into high gear getting all of the last minute things ready!  I hadn't even considered having an August baby...I thought for sure we would have a September birthday since my due date was the 9th.  I was so determined to make it to September!  On August 20th I was dilated to a 4, and my dr. said she couldn't believe I was still pregnant!  I knew that when I did go into labor, that it would progress quickly, and I was right!

I was taking a nap on the afternoon of the 30th.  I woke up a little before 5:00 drenched in sweat and my water broke as I got out of bed.  Thankfully Trent was about 10 minutes away so he came home to get me.  We headed to the hospital about 5:30, in the middle of rush hour traffic and traffic going to the Texans game, which was right next to the hospital.  So the usual 20 minute trip took us an hour and 10 minutes.  To say it was stressful is an understatement!  It took a little while for my contractions to start, but when they did, it got pretty bad pretty quick.  They were all in my back, and I just couldn't get comfortable in the car.  We FINALLY got to the hospital and in a room in L&D about 7:00.  My nurse casually came in and started all of the millions of questions and all I kept asking was when I could get my epidural!  When she checked me about 7:30, I was already at a 6 and could barely talk because I was in so much pain.  I couldn't believe how bad the contractions were hurting, and they were constant.  I wasn't getting a break between each one.  I then threw up all over the floor...thankfully Trent got out of the way just in time!  By the time the anesthesiologist got there, I was at an 8.  It was 8:45 at this point.  The epidural immediately took affect, and I can't describe the relief I finally felt.  I was so glad to finally have a break and not be in so much pain.  I had visions that I would get my epidural early on and be able to relax and enjoy it for awhile!  Not so much...an hour later I was at a 10 and ready to push.  My parents got there just in time to come in and say hi...and we told them that it wouldn't be long now!  Boy were we wrong...

I was making some progress pushing, but things just weren't moving quickly, especially considering how quickly the labor had progressed.  Long story short, after 3 1/2 hours of pushing, my dr. decided to use forceps to deliver Graham.  I was so exhausted at this point and had no energy left.  And I was so ready to meet my baby!

Graham was born at 1:52 am, and Trent got to announce to the delivery room that it was a boy, and then they placed Graham on my chest.  We were overwhelmed with love and relief that he was finally here!  It was such a special moment with Trent as we got to meet our sweet baby boy.  I will never forget that time together as our family of 3!  They then took Graham to clean him up and check him out.  He was perfect!  Trent texted a picture to our family in the waiting room of just his face and didn't tell them boy or girl yet.  He was then able to go out and tell them in person about 15 minutes later after Graham and I were taken care of.  I wish I could've seen the looks on their faces!  Our family then got to come meet Graham about 45 minutes after he was born.  It was now about 2:30 in the morning.  We were finally moved to my recovery room about 5:30.

My recovery was a lot more painful and slow than I ever thought it would be.  I could barely get around the first 4 or 5 days.  On Friday, they kept my epidural in me so I could get some heavier pain meds, and evidently it made me pretty groggy.  Trent was the absolute best labor coach and was so encouraging all during labor and delivery.  I am now well on the way to complete recovery, and I'm so thankful that I'm feeling so much better!

Enjoy the pictures!

Cute As A Button...

A belly button that is!!  Graham's cord came off on Wednesday, September 12th.  I love seeing his cute little belly now! :)

Hospital Visitors

We had several visitors over our 3 day stay at the hospital.  It was so much fun introducing him to so many people that already love him so much!  Enjoy all of the pics!

 Cuddles with Mimi, Trent's mom

 And with Trent's dad, name TBD!

 Nana and Bop!

 Aunt Kelsey

 I think they're all totally smitten!

 Trent and Chris with their boys!!  Colton wasn't sure what to think!

 Love these girls!  So glad Graham got to cuddle with Jennifer and Summers!

 Uncle J with Caden looking on!

 Aunt Katie is in Heaven!

 Aunt Ree Ree with the 3 cousins!  Love this so much!

 Nana and Bop with their 3 grands...can you tell how excited they are?!

 Caden was so proud to be the big cousin!  He loved holding Graham!

 Lots of love!

 Katie brought Teddy Grahams as a treat for everybody!

Trent's Uncle Chuck, Aunt Suzanna, and cousins Patrick and Sawyer also came for a quick visit!