3 weeks old!



My baby boy is getting so big! In all seriousness, I cannot believe he is already three weeks old. The time is going crazy fast and I am trying to savor every little moment...even the ones when he is sceaming at 3 AM :). Actually, Jameson is a very good baby...we are very blessed.

The first few days/nights home were a bit scary, but we are so lucky because my family and Darin's family have been so amazing and helpful.  We have had meals cooked for us, laundry done, house cleaned, etc. by our fabulous families! And they all love to come over and cuddle with him so we can take a nap...or shower! Aunt Lindsay is so great and goes into work early so she can come over after work and stay all afternoon with him so I can have some "me" time! My wonderful parents actually stayed at our house until about 11 PM the first night so we could get some sleep!

Jameson actually did so well the first night. He slept for over 3 hours for one stretch. Second night was not quite as good, but he still slept pretty well. Third night, I decided to take up residence in the recliner in his nursery. See, he is a good sleeper, but the problem is he doesn't really like to sleep in his bassinet or anywhere but in someone's arms! Don't get me wrong, I could cuddle with my little bean all day and night, but I don't want him to get in this routine for the rest of his life! Darin and I just continue to start him in his bassinet for the night and when he starts to get restless, I usually take him in the nursery and we sleep for a solid 3-4 hours at a time. The last two nights, he slept for over two hours in the bassinet, so we are making progress!!

I am honestly so in love with him that it doesn't matter how overwhelming this can all be at times. The little faces and noises he makes when he sleeps, the precious moments when he holds onto my hands tightly, and when he looks at me with his beautiful eyes. All of these moments completely make any of the difficult moments seem like nothing!

Ahh, this is the life!

Jameson Reed Weber

He's here! He's here! And, man is he perfect! Of course every mother thinks that of her child, and I am certainly no exception. We had to be at the hospital at 5:15 AM on Friday, March 4. They took me to get prepped for surgery at about 7:20. Made the first incision at 7:36 and Baby Jameson came into this world at 7:38. I cannot even begin to describe how I felt when we were waiting to see him for the first time. I was already in tears just thinking about seeing him! He didn't really cry much right when he was pulled out...he let out four little squeals that sounded more like a bird than a baby! Dr. Santiago then brought him around to Darin and me and I instantly fell in love. Tears were flowing and I honestly thought he was so beautiful. The best part was the very first pic we got of him...he came out with his fists up and resembled the mascot for the Fighting Irish!!

I couldn't hold him because I was still on the operating table, so Darin was the first one to give him some love! The nurses then took Darin to go weigh and measure Jameson while they finished my surgery. Jameson was an even 8 pounds and 21 inches long. Sounds a little on the big side, but he is actually really long and skinny! About 45 minutes later, I was wheeled into our room, where I was greeted by a whole cheering section consisting of my parents, sister, and Darin's sister and brother. And, of course my precious new son! The first thing they all said was that he was super hungry because he had been smacking his lips since the minute they brought him in the room. So, once I got hooked up to the bajillion machines and got situated, we attempted to feed. Let's just say our little boy was a champ! No issues whatsoever.

 

After he was done eating, all I wanted to do was hold him and stare at him. Take in every little feature...his tiny fingers, his long toes, his perfect little nose, his precious lips, chubby cheeks, and that full head of hair! The more I stared, I realized that he was basically Darin's mini-me. He has my lips, but that's about all I can see right now! Oh and he squeaks...quite possibly the cutest noise I have ever heard (along with Hoyt's puppy sighs!) (video of it: http://youtu.be/234rqfVl4EI). But, the most incredible thing was staring at him knowing that just a few hours before, he was in my tummy! And now he is in my arms squeaking and it is just so surreal. Oh and for those who maybe did not believe me when I talked about how much he moved in my tummy....just hold him and you will see!

Bean, I love you more than I ever thought was possible and that love was instant. I am so glad you are safe and healthy and you are more perfect and precious than I could have ever imagined!!

First family shot!

 



First picture with Mommy!

First picture with Daddy.

 

First time I got to hold him!

 
 

All bundled up!

Getting some grandparent loving!

And, some Aunt Lindsay loving.

Family picture!

His first birthday cake!

We got so many wonderful gifts!

This wasn't the coming home outfit I planned on, but he was so
tiny that this is the only thing that fit!

One happy Daddy. And, seriously they are twins.

Once of my favorite pictures from the hospital - my little
bean burrito! Ray was giving him some snuggles before it was time to leave.

 

All ready to go home and start this awesome adventure!

The day has come!

It's 4:30 AM on Friday, March 4 and we are getting ready to head to the hospital. We had to take one more pic of the baby bump. I know I am going to miss this bump, but I cannot wait to meet the little man that is causing it!!

This is all happening pretty quickly, but I am so ready. We went yesterday for our 2nd appointment of the week and walked out of there 3 hours later with a c-section scheduled for Friday, March 4 at 7:15 AM! It was a huge decision, but we all thought it was best to go this route. So, here we are! I cannot begin to describe what I am feeling, but anxious and excited are definitely up there. Next time I post something, it will be his birth announcement!

38 weeks!

Went in Monday for another ultrasound, non-stress test and appointment. Jr. did not want to cooperate and poor Darin and I were stuck in the non-stress test room for almost an hour and a half, which doesn't sound all that bad, but it was about 9000 degrees in there. But, some Angry Birds and People magazines seemed to help pass the time. All looks fine and we are hoping to meet our little guy this weekend! I am honestly feeling fantastic right now...I don't know if I am just too excited to notice how uncomfortable I am or what, but I feel better this week than I have in weeks. Maybe it's the calm before the storm....