First Christmas

It's Christmas!!! Jackson got up early not realizing it was a special day. He spent the day watching us open his gifts and hanging out with his extended family. Luckily he's still to young to be spoiled as he was the big attraction moving from one family member to the next. We also tried for round 2 with his Christmas onesie which he managed to keep clean all day.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve I tried to put on Jackson's Christmas onesie from Auntie Liki P. In Jackson fashion he had a little potty accident within an hour of me putting it on, so I threw it in the wash so he could wear it on Christmas day.:-)

Jackson's 1 Month Old!!!

Hard to believe a month has already passed. Jackson is starting to become more interactive. He now talks back when you talk to him with coos and gurgles. We had family in town for the holidays so we celebrated his 1 month birthday with cupcakes from Tart Pastry. Too bad he couldn't enjoy them.

1 Month Dr. Visit

At Jackson's 1 month check up he topped the scales at 9 lbs 3 oz and is 21 1/4 in. in length. This brings his total weight gain to 3 lbs in just 4 weeks. I now call him my little sumo wrestler as you can see from the pictures he's got a chubby chest too.:-)

Atlanta Baby Shower

I finally got some pictures to post for my baby shower in Atlanta. My best friends from undergrad threw me a shower in September to welcome baby J. A lot of my family from Atlanta and Montgomery had a chance to come down to celebrate as well as some other good friends from undergrad. Two of my friends from high school were also able to come. It was great catching up with everyone. In Texas fashion, we had a spread of Mexican food from Qdoba that was yummy!!!

Visitors

Grandma, a regular visitors, stopped by to spend some more quality time.



Nichole came by to meet little Jackson. He slept most of the time comfortably in her arms.

Jackson in His Rocker

Jackson just started using his rockers. Here he is sound asleep from the vibrations.

Auntie Kim's In Town

Kim was in town for work and came to visit with Jackson. He was excited to see her and questioned her about his future wife in her belly (see the first picture).:-)

Daddy's All Star

Here are a few pics of Daddy bonding with Baby J. He's wearing one of Daddy's favorite outfits well suited for the future baseball star.

More of Week #2 Favorite Photos

Here are some of the other photos from week 2.

Baby J's First Bottle

After our two week pediatrician visit on Monday she suggested we introduce a bottle before Baby J gets too used to nursing exclusively. Daddy gave Baby J his first bottle and he gulped it down. Now Mommy can sleep a little longer.:-)

2 Week Dr. Visit

Jackson is growing like a weed. At his two week pediatrician visit he was already 7lbs 10 oz, averaging 2 oz a day!! We will definitely have a little linebacker on our hands if he continues growing at this rate, of course Daddy would love that.

Visit from Uncle Michael

Jarvis' good friend Michael was in town for work and stopped by to see little Jackson. He was anxious to change a diaper but fortunately for him, Jackson slept the whole time.

Jackson's First Bath

We were finally able to submerge Jackson in his bath tub since his circumcision healed. Umbilical cord you ask? Well, mommy accidentally ripped that off with his t-shirt on the day we left the hospital. Of course I was panicking, but the nurse said it was fine as it must have dried up already. Jackson surprisingly loved the bath, he just looked around wondering what was going on. Bath time is definitely a two man job. One of us has to hold him while the other bathes since he is so slippery in the water.

Sound Asleep

Baby J has come to like his pack and play. After a good tip from Charletta, we bought a sleep positioner and layed Jackson in it all swaddled up. He now sleeps more soundly! Mom and dad are happy people.:-)

Jackson's 1st Week at Home

Jackson, Jarvis and I made the trip back home Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This year Thanksgiving was extra special and blessed by having this new bundle of joy in our lives. The first week at home, although challenging with the lack of sleep, was fun and exciting. Jackson definitely has a little personality that is starting to emerge. We could sit and daze at him for hours. Key highlights this week:
- I witnessed his first chuckle in his sleep
- Sunday daddy and Jackson watched football
- Spaulding is trying to figure out what the crying is all about
- Jackson met his uncle, auntie and three nephews
- Jackson is gaining weight like a champ, he gained 7 oz just 5 days after his birth and is tipping the scale at 6 lb 10 oz

Jackson's First Dr. Visit

Two days after we were discharged from the hospital, our Pediatrician asked that we bring Jackson in for a quick check. Jackson received his first shot, where of course he screamed and was weighed. He is gaining weight like a champ! Just 5 days after he was born he has already surpassed his birth weight, weighing in at 6 lbs 10 oz. Typically it can take a week to two weeks for newborns to get back to their birth weight. Let's just say Jackson is a healthy eater.:-)

Jackson Riley Arrives...

Jackson Riley graced us with his presence November 23rd at 3:27 am. He was a wittle wittle thing weighing in at 6 lbs 3 oz. Labor was tough but seeing him made it worth the struggle. We are so blessed to have him and cannot wait to take him home!

3 Long Funfilled Weekends and We're Done

April and her mom came back this weekend to help finish Baby J's mural. What an amazing masterpiece!!!! Jarvis and I are so happy with the final product, it is truly more than we could have ever imagined. Baby J is going to love meeting his new friends, Bella the Elephant, Kiyah the Giraffe and Zach the monkey. He of course is the Lion, the leader of the pack:-)

My Spa-Themed Baby Shower

Toria and Tanja threw me a spa-themed baby shower in Dallas. It was definitely a hit with the ladies. We all got to make our own spa treatments from recipes Tanja found online.

7 1/2 Months - 32 Weeks

Baby J is now more active than ever. Mostly rolling around from side to side with the occassional jab in my side. This month he started to get the hiccups several times a day. Apparently the hiccups are harmless to the baby and are supposed to help prepare their lungs for life outside the womb. We are definitely getting more excited and are anxiously waiting to meet our little one.

3D/4D Is So Real

Today Jarvis and I went to Stork Vision today to do a 3D/4D ultrasound of Baby J. The place was really nice, I wish the Dr's office was as inviting as this place. It felt like you were in an actual bedroom. We were able to see Baby J's image and movement on a flat screen in color (see images on right). He was head down as usual with his face pressed against my lower abdomen. The clearer pictures are when he was cooperating and moving around.:-) We were so excited leaving this place. The imaging is so real it made us want to meet our little one today. :-)

24 Weeks, Almost 6 months!

And Baby Makes 3

Jarvis surprised me on my 32nd birthday weekend with a full day at the Four Seasons spa and dinner at Bolla, a new restaurant at the Stonleigh hotel. He thought he had me fooled but when I asked what direction we were headed and he said, "Las Colinas," I knew there was only one place out that way that I could possibly spend 4 hours at.

This was our first birthday celebration with Baby J. Although still inside his protected world, I know he enjoyed the day of relaxation and good food!

18 Weeks... Almost Halfway There:-)

Still trying to squeeze into my regular wardrobe, however the selection is wearing thin. Baby J is active at night when I'm lying down watching TV. Small, but quick butterfly movements that are mostly felt when I am still. I've felt a few movements at work while sitting at my desk. Looking forward to the bigger movements.:-)