Joel arrived unexpectedly at 4:27p.m. on January 20 a day before my induction date. He weighed 7lbs. 6oz. just like his brother Evan. He was 20.5 inches in length. Just a quarter longer than his older brother.
He's a sweet, and a very hungry baby. I feel like I could run a marathon now that I'm no longer pregnant (even though in reality I couldn't). The most challenging thing is making sure Evan has an equal amount of time with me as Joel. Since I'm nursing Joel it feels like he's permantly attached to me right now. Luckily, my mom has come to help out...Thank goodness for mothers!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Must Haves for All New Parents
So many of our friends are pregnant, and have been asking about different baby items. This is my list for must haves for any parent...
1) Ergo baby carrier- much better than a Baby Bjorn,and it's only $20 more. The Ergo carrier can be used from newborn to 40lbs., which is much longer than a Bjorn can be used, PLUS!!!! It's so much more comfortable on your back.
2) A travel swing
3) An easy to set up pack-n-play- I've found that Graco's are the easiest to use, and come in all sorts of colors and patterns.
4) The Miracle blanket or any muslin swaddling blanket- this is a life saver, and will grant you a lot more sleep in the end.
5) A stroller frame for an infant car seat- this is so much more practical, economical, and just easier to use than a travel system. Look for "Snap-n-Go" by Baby Trend, or the Maclaren "Easy Traveler, and Graco also makes one. Choose the stroller of your dreams after your baby can sit up more. That way your not stuck with the one came with your car seat.
1) Ergo baby carrier- much better than a Baby Bjorn,and it's only $20 more. The Ergo carrier can be used from newborn to 40lbs., which is much longer than a Bjorn can be used, PLUS!!!! It's so much more comfortable on your back.
2) A travel swing
3) An easy to set up pack-n-play- I've found that Graco's are the easiest to use, and come in all sorts of colors and patterns.
4) The Miracle blanket or any muslin swaddling blanket- this is a life saver, and will grant you a lot more sleep in the end.
5) A stroller frame for an infant car seat- this is so much more practical, economical, and just easier to use than a travel system. Look for "Snap-n-Go" by Baby Trend, or the Maclaren "Easy Traveler, and Graco also makes one. Choose the stroller of your dreams after your baby can sit up more. That way your not stuck with the one came with your car seat.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Our Christmas 2008
I'm finally getting our Christmas photos uploaded! That was on of my tasks to get done before Joel's arrival, which looks to be on Jan. 21st now! Just a couple more things to get done this weekend like, sew Evan and Joel flannel pillow shams, and organize photos.
Other than all the presents Evan recieved, our Christmas was very low key this year since I had to stay at home. Mima and Pipo came up Christmas Eve and stayed the night to see Evan open his presents the next day. He really had a wonderful time playing with everything.
Since I last blogged Evan has learned many new words both spoken and sign. He signs and says, "more", "milk", "bird" just to name a few. We've been practicing his brother's name with him too. This morning I asked him to kiss my belly/Joel and he did. It was so cute. Unfortunantly, I was the only one at home with him so we didn't get a photo :(((.
Other than all the presents Evan recieved, our Christmas was very low key this year since I had to stay at home. Mima and Pipo came up Christmas Eve and stayed the night to see Evan open his presents the next day. He really had a wonderful time playing with everything.
Since I last blogged Evan has learned many new words both spoken and sign. He signs and says, "more", "milk", "bird" just to name a few. We've been practicing his brother's name with him too. This morning I asked him to kiss my belly/Joel and he did. It was so cute. Unfortunantly, I was the only one at home with him so we didn't get a photo :(((.
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