Happy New Year!

Now that I can blog from my IPhone I thought I might give blogging another whirl. Best wishes for a Happy New Year! More updates to come - below is a pic of Dylan waiting for Liam to arrive for their New Years Eve play date!

Happy 5 Months, Dylan!!

All I have to say is "wow...where does the time go??" I can hardly believe I am the proud mama of a 5 month-old infant (he is not even a newborn anymore)! I apologize for not posting anything in the past 4 months but time is not something I have a lot of these days. I spend as much free time as possible with Dylan so blogging has not been a priority but I am going to try and keep up a bit more. It was alot easier to blog when I was on bedrest with nothing to do!!

Dylan reached a major milestone on the eve of his 5 month birthday - he slept in his crib - in his room - all night - without waking up - while mommy and daddy slept upstairs!! I thought for sure I would be making several trips downstairs. Nope! Not one! I have to admit...I am very proud of him. He has also been teething like crazy. When we went to the doctor's last week the nurse said he might even cut a tooth by Christmas. He is drooling and putting everything in his mouth. He also loves to sit (still supported). He sits on the sofa and plays with his toys and look at Jeff and I. It's like he thinks he is on our level now...so cute.

My little baby is gowing up....fast! I have vowed to enjoy every moment we have together because in the blink of an eye he will be off to kindergarten, then driving, the prom and college. For now, I will enjoy every minute of feeding him mangos and teaching him to drink from a sippy cup.

Happy 1 Month Birthday, Dylan!

I am in shock that Dylan is already one month old today! It just does not seem possible that a month has passed since I was pregnant with him. In one short month he had changed and grown so much. He now has a pudgy little belly and his face has really filled out. He has truly enhanced our lives and we cannot remember exactly what our lives were like without him!

A Few Recent Photos....

Big Boy!!

Last night Jeff and I took Dylan to the pediatrician for his 3 week appointment. We were really happy with the pediatrician we chose and were thrilled to learn that Dylan now weights 7 lbs. and 6 oz. up from his birth weight of 5 lbs. and 15 oz. The pediatrician said he looks wonder and is growing well! He is still low in his percentiles due to the fact he was born early but they said he will catch-up in no time.

Time Flies When You Have A Baby!!!

It is so hard to believe that Dylan has been with us for 2 and 1/2 weeks now!! So, much has happened in those few short weeks. Dylan is a very good baby but he gives us a run for our money at night. He sleeps about 2 and 1/2 hours at a time so we are up at least twice in the middle of the night to feed him. We are slowly adjusting to the lack of sleep but it is certainly worth it!

We have had lots of company this past week! Grandma Janet came to visit for almost the whole week and even took care of Dylan one night so Jeff and I could sleep through the night. Of course, I was up checking in with them but I was still able to catch up on my sleep. Also, Grandpa Scott, Great Grandma Thurston, Great Aunt Colleen, Great Grandpa Jackson and Linda came to visit this week! Dylan seemed to enjoy being held by everyone and being the center of attention.

Dylan lost his umbilical cord stump this past week and had his very first bath with Mommy and Daddy! He actually only cried a little bit and seemed like he might like bath time!! Here are a few photos from the event!

Happy 1 Week, Dylan!!

It is so hard to believe that it has already been a week since Dylan was born!! He went to see his pediatrician today and he is doing great! He now weighs 5lbs and 15.5oz. So, he is back up to his birth weight! The doctor said this was great because sometimes it can take up to two weeks for that to happen and it only took him one. Jeff and I are adjusting to our new lives as parents - it is amazing how quickly things change!

Happy 1 Week Birthday, Dylan!!