Falling in love

I have fallen in LOVE with my little babies smile.



Who wouldn't...

I was having a hard time being a mom at first because there didn't seem to be much excitement BUT as soon as I saw him smile at me (an actual smile and NOT gas) I knew that I could handle a little boredom here and there just to see that smile everyday. Who knew that I would love him to much!

I can't wait for all the other milestones in Devon's life.

2 month update!

Wow the last 2 months have been an adjustment, between learning to be a mom, keeping up with the housework and recovering from the c-section I haven't had any energy to blog. Devon is a very good little baby, he rarely cries but fusses and once you figure out what he needs (he's either hungry, poopy, gassy or tired) he goes back to being the content little cutie pie he is! He isn't sleeping through the night yet but I usually get a solid 4-5 hours of sleep before he starts waking up to feed. We are usually up for the day around 5:30 am or 6 but my body is slowly getting used to it.

Duane is a FANTASTIC Daddy! He changes diapers, feeds him, cuddles him and he is the only one who can get out those stubborn burps that just won't come up! He is working graveyards right now but on weekends usually gets up early with him and lets me get a nice sleep in. Thank God for good husbands!!!

Last weekend we were able to get away to visit D's mom and dad in Kelowna (Nana & Papa). Devon did well on the 4 hour drive (both ways) only waking up once on the way there and once on the way home! The weekend was fantastic. Having 2 extra sets of hands is great especially when they want to get there fill of him while they can! We both agreed (D and I) that the weekend was a great sucess and we cannot wait to go again for Thanksgiving.

Devon has his 2 month check up on thursday and I am interested to know what he weighs now. At his 4 week appointment he was weighing in at an ounce less than 12 lbs (having gained 2 lbs in 3 weeks from his discharge weight). My estimate 14 or 15 lbs! He definately has a hearty appetite and is a "sturdy" little baby!

I am looking forward to seeing his personality develop and watching him grow. Already I am seeing changes on a regular basis. He is smiling more, cooing more, and I swear I heard him give D a giggle the other day!

Dave and Amanda just found out that they are having a little boy in February! And although it would have been nice to add a sweet little girl to our family of all boys, it's nice that Devon is going to have a boy cousin so close in age to him that he will be able to be close to. I think our family may only be able to produce CUTE little boys!

Things I like about no longer being pregnant!

Things I like about no longer being pregant!

1). I get to hold my little boy in my arms and kiss him and love him!!!
2). I can sleep on my stomach again
3). I can brush my teeth without vomiting
4). I can see my feet again
5). I can fit behind the wheel of our jeep (if I choose to EVER drive it)
6). I can get in a car without having to worry if I will be able to get out
7). My muscles are HUGE b/c I carry around a 13 lb baby all day!


Things I don't like about being pregnant anymore!
1). I have no excuse for my bad moods, being hormonal no longer counts
2). I can't eat a whole box of ice cream sandwiches and not feel guilty
3). I am no longer pregnant and therefor just fat
4). I can't wear my mat clothes or my regular clothes (I love my sweatpants)