Four Weeks

 

This bassinet (given to us by Marilyn & family) was probably THE BEST gift ever. We use it every single day and because it has netting on the sides, it's quite cool for him. We got some netting fabric and tie it over the top so we can sit outside with him and not worry about the bugs. It's also collapsable (not sure if that's a word?) so it's compact and we can travel with it. Although, by the time we travel, he may be too long for it!

Also, my previous pictures chronicling his age weren't so great. Dawna mentioned that I should probably show more than just his head to show how big he was growing. And to maybe place an object next to him so you can visualize his growth. She suggested the bear. And maybe next week, I'll take a picture in the crib where there's more room. I crammed that bear beside him this morning. I didn't want to wake him up since he finally fell asleep!

We went for our first walk this past week. Riley was very good but as always, he had to be first! I think John liked it, granted he did sleep thru it.

I forgot to mention that back on the 16th, we met Barb & family at the airport during their connection so they could meet John.

A Visit to Mom's Office

So, we went down to the office this afternoon to visit AND to pick up the next Harry Potter book. Look who's cheating on Erik...

Heather & baby John

Crystal &a baby John

Hmmm, I don't have any pictures of Kelly and the baby... what happened?

In other news... we went to the community health centre to weigh him. Guess what!!!! He weighs 9lbs, 6oz. Yipee! He's doing very well. We should have measured him too...

And Steven tried the snugli out this afternoon.

 

Steven & John napping about an hour ago.

Mine's Bigger Than Yours!

 

 

Okay, John's totally NOT bigger...well, his head is bigger but really anyone who knows me should not be surprised at that fact! Aren't they cute? They look like they're holding hands. Erik is totally longer, probably at least 2" longer. And he's so thin! No chubby cheeks to grab like on my big-headed son.

As you can see, we went to visit Liz yesterday to compare babies! It was so nice to see her again and to be able to talk with another new mom. I just wish we lived closer. Erik is so quiet compared to John, yup when mine is hungry he's a screamer.

Pictures!

 

in the hospital

Grandma's Gone Home...:(

My mom left this afternoon. I'm a little sad. It was really nice being able to spend so much time with her and to be able to give her a grandson. (y'know, one without being covered all in fur) I know she misses him already and you know what? We miss her too. And I don't know how I'll manage without her! Steven's off right now but I'm already dreading when he goes back to work in a couple of weeks.

Tummy time with Grandma!

Last Date

Steven just took me on a spontaneous date night. My mom is still here and my sister Cindy came up today so Steven figured that we should take advantage of the extra people. I'm so tired beyond belief that I just wanted to take a nap but we left the house. He took me mini-golfing and it was very very fun. I was glad to be out of the house, in the fresh air and being showered and well, out of the house. I am very sore still and the minimal amount of twisting and bending that I did do, is hurting me alot right now but I wouldn't change it. I have a husband who wanted to treat me to a nice time and is concerned about my well-being (emotionally, physically, mentally). I don't say it enough but he's the best and I love him beyond words.

Maybe The Story will Finish?

Okay, so I was being prepped for the c-section and frankly I was scared. I've never had surgery before. Steven stayed with me until they wheeled me out. Then I was ... well, I guess it's the operating room... there were alot of people. The anesthesiologist came and did his wonderful thing, asking "can you feel this?" "can you move your legs?" etc...

Steven came in once I was all prepped and curtained off. My arms splayed out. Apparently now the dad's are made to sit in a wheelchair in the event they pass out and need to be wheeled out! Anyway, I remember wondering whether I would be able to feel any pain at all. I remember licking my lips and having no saliva to wet them. I remember my lips sticking together and not being able to breathe and wondering what would happen if I threw up, would I suffocate? I was also given something for my nausea.

Off to the side, there was someone giving me a play-by-play. Letting me know, "you're going to feel this right now and this is what they are doing". I remember them saying that you're going to feel an incredible amount of pressure on your chest like someone is standing on it. I remember joking that they probably had a foot up there and was using my chest for leverage. Then I remember them saying that John was coming out and me holding my breath until I heard his cry. I remember asking Steven to see if he was okay, to go and check on him. And then they brought him over to us. I wasn't able to hold him but Steven held him and it was all good.

Again, it gets a bit hazy for me. Afterwards, we were wheeled into recovery and I remember thinking that it was over. I couldn't breathe anymore. My lips were sticking together. My nose was plugged. I couldn't catch my breath and I wondered what would happen if I stopped breathing. I remember shaking and my teeth chattering. And then nothing, the next thing I remember is being transferred from the table onto my bed in my hospital room.

Phew, finally finished the story of John.