Caleb is 1 week old!

Well the first week we have had our ups and downs. Caleb didn't do so great sleep wise our 2nd night home. Ross ended up bringing him downstairs to let me sleep which was nice. But now we have figured out that if we put the boppy pillow in his bassinet and lay him on it he will sleep really good. Last night he was only up twice. I have had intentions to fully nurse him but we have had a rough start. He would not nurse at the hospital or at home so I ended up going to a clinic to get a little help which has seemed to help a little. I haven't had to supplement formula so I'm happy about that. We're going to see how the next few weeks go. Caleb is growing and changing by the day. He looks a lot like Ross from the front but I do think he looks like me from the side. Isaac has had a rough couple of days too. Sunday night he came down with a fever of 102.8. He was pretty sick on Monday and I was concerned about Caleb getting sick so I called the doctor and we got in at 6:15 Monday night. Turns out he has a sinus infection and is on antibiotics. He is doing better but extra clingy and will not nap at all. I'm not sure if his clingyness has to do with him not feeling well or Caleb. I can't even take a nap because he is not a good napper. At least he sleeps 10 hours at night except for these last couple nights. I am so thankful that my Mom has been able to be with us for a few days to help out. These first few days are awfully rough. Well I suppose you are waiting for some more pictures so here you go!!!!!

Look what Isaac is doing

Isaac is learning to roll over. He started this on Wednesday and gets so close. He just has to figure out how to get his other arm out from under him. He gave up on the tummy to back rolling and seems to like back to tummy better. It's amazing how much he has grown this past month. He's been wearing blanket sleepers to bed. I went up to get a thin sleeper for him the other night as his room is getting warmer but would you believe he is too big for all of the 3-6 month sleepers??? So I guess we need to shop for some more bigger sleepers.

Here are some pictures in his cute Tony Stewart outfit from Grandma and Grandpa B.

Weekend at Grandma & Grandpa's

This past weekend, Isaac and I went to Milford and stayed with Grandma and Grandpa B. Ross went with his brother and sister to Iowa City to a Hawkeye game. Isaac and I did not feel like riding in the car for 6 hours. We headed to Milford Friday night after I got off work. I was afraid Isaac would wake up half way there and cry the rest of the way but he didn't. He slept the entire way. It was the other baby causing problems. Sammy was so excited to see Mattie he kept crying. Ha!

We had a good weekend. Friday night Isaac did well and slept from 11 pm to 6 am which isn't too bad. Saturday was worse though and I am pretty sure it was because Sam was sleeping in the same room and couldn't get comfortable and was crying part of the time so needless to say at 3:30 Isaac was awake so I fed him a bottle and he went back to sleep until 7:00.

We had the chance to see Kathy, cousin Emily and Great Grandma and Grandpa J. It was a good weekend overall. Sam and Mattie played like crazy so they are resting up now that they are back to their normal schedules.

Isaac is back to sleeping well again too which is very nice. Last night he slept from 10:30 to 6:45 so that was nice. He still has a cough that wakes him up at least once in the night but he manages to put himself back to sleep.

So here's my adorable blue eyed baby boy!!!!

He's doing so good

Isaac has slept through the night 4 nights in a row. He usually goes to bed about 9:45 and I wake him up at 6:50 to feed him. Mom and Dad are really liking this right now. We just hope he continues after his weekend at Grandma's in a different bed. He's been sleeping in his own room in his crib since he was about 4 weeks old so it's really nice not having to get up in the night with him. Last night we thought he might wake up because his cough woke him up at 3:30 but he managed to put himself back to sleep.

I took a few pictures the other day messing around in the house. I'm hoping to try some during the day where I can have some more light. I'm hoping to get some good photos so I don't have to take him to the professional every time. Of course I wasn't thrilled with Sears so who knows what we'll do for his 6 month photos.

A little better every day!

Last night was a much better night. Isaac only had to come to bed with us one time. The rest of the time he slept soundly in his safe and secure sleeper. He wakes about every 3 hours so I would say he's doing good. I hope it continues. I am just realizing I go back to work in less than 3 weeks. Today I'm going into work for a couple hours to catch up so I'll get used to being away from Isaac for a while. Here are a few pictures. Having a baby sure makes it difficult to keep updated!!!!

Sleep...What's that?

Isaac is now 16 days old. He is the light of our lives. Overall he is a good baby and doesn't fuss a lot. He does have his nights and days mixed up though which is pretty hard for Mom and Dad (especially Mom). He tends to sleep in the early evening and by 10 or 11 pm at night he's wide awake and does not want to go to sleep at all. In fact he totally fights it. Last night we were desperate and Ross took him for a car ride which was good because he fell asleep but by the time we got back to the bedroom he was awake again. Once he does fall asleep the rest of the night is okay as he goes 3 hours at at a time. It's just that first time trying to get him to sleep. We try bathing him prior to bed to calm him down but that just seems to make him more alert. It's times like these I really wish we had a bouncer or swing. He constantly wants to be held, but I really don't like going to bed with him as I don't feel like it's very safe for him. Once Ross is done with fieldwork he will be able to help at night. I really need the help because I am very sleep deprived and it's a little frustrating. I am so thankful for Isaac. He is a true blessing to our family and I wouldn't want it any other way, but right now Mom is a little irritable and exhausted.

I'll try posting some new pictures soon.