How was your weekend?

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We had a nice weekend.  The weather was pretty great.  We took the dog and baby for long walks after breakfast and after dinner.  I have been taking the dog and baby for long walks in the mornings and Dave and I go again after supper every night(we bring Nate and Wendy).  Its just nice to get out of the house since the weather is so wonderful; tulips and daffodils are out and most of the cherry blossoms too, we have a great time.  

Dave was able to get the yard mowed, it really needed to be cut.  I think this week I am going to try to clear out my flower beds.  The spring fling is on May 10th, so I need to have the beds cleared so I can plant right away.  In the past I didn't get around to planting the flowers for a few weeks, mostly because it was always rainy.  But we leave days after the spring fling so I'll have no time to put it off. 

We put Nate in a pair of Dave's pj's.  They fit him pretty well right now.   I am adding a few photos. Nate in the pj's and a pic of Dave and his Grandpa Victor.(Dave is wearing the same pj's.) 

 

 

Our Chubby Baby

We took Nate to this two month check up today.  He was 22 inches long and weighed 11 pounds!!! He is getting so big!  He did really well with his first vaccines.  He cried a little it then he was fine and happy again.  Every time Dave picks up Nathan in the car seat to lug him around he always complains about how heavy Nate is getting.  Guess he is getting wimpy sitting behind that desk all day long!  Hehe. 

Dave's co-worker Tony had his baby yesterday.  Well, actually his wife had their baby via c-section.  He weighed 9 lbs 3 oz.   I was shocked... Nathan weight 9 pounds at 6 weeks old!  We stopped by L&D to visit them after Nathan's appointment.  We took them a pack of size one diapers!   I think we will take them a casserole on Sunday, since they should be released on Saturday.  It didn't sound like they had meals frozen or anything, and they will be super busy with the new baby and their 16 month old.  Yikes! 

Its been foggy lately and it has been making us feel groggy.  I miss sunshine!  Tomorrow the dog goes for her vaccines!  Jeesh

Easter

So, how did you last all week wondering if we would make it to church on time again?  Well, the suspense is over, WE DID!   We even had time to take a few photos before we left for church.  Nathan looked so cute in his little Easter outfit.  He was really good at church again, no crying.  But he was grunting, trying to poop.  I wonder what the people around us thought, Dave and I both knew exactly what he was doing, and couldn't help but laugh a little. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter!  I posted a album with the Easter pictures we took, check it out!

Nathan's First Bath

We gave Nate his first bath tonight.  He didn't cry or get upset.  He fussed a little when we took him out... the air was chilly for a naked wet baby!

For all of us amazed at how much Nathan looks like Dave I am posting a photo of Dave's first bath!

Speaking of firsts...Tomorrow Dave goes back to work and Nate and I will have our first day home alone.  It will be a long day too since Dave has Spanish Class after work, so he will be gone from 7-7.   I am sure we will be fine.  I cannot believe how fast time has gone by though...

One Week Old

Someone told me to take a photo of Nathan once a week with the same stuffed animal so its easy to see how much he grows and changes.  So here is our little man at one week old!  The week has gone by quick!  Nate is sleeping pretty well at night letting us get a 4 hour stretch then after feeding usually we get another 3 hour stretch!  Can't beat that eh?

Everyday gets easier

Okay let me just say that I have the BEST husband ever!  I don't know how I got so lucky.  Dave has been so awesome.  He does it all!  He has been keeping up on the dishes, laundry, cooking, and cleaning.  Then he is on diaper duty all the time.  I can count the number of diapers I have changes on one hand seriously!( don't worry the baby is peeing and pooping a ton)  Dave has been a huge help as we are working on breastfeeding, and after a feeding he always scoops the baby up to burp him.  It is amazing. 

Luckily the nursing is getting easier and Nate has been exclusively on breast milk for a full 3 days now!  Today I was able to get him going without Dave!   I could tell Dave was relieved. I think we are both worried about where we will be when Dave has to return to work on the 25th.  We still have a few kinks to workout, but we have decided to continue working at it and if we have to keep feeding like we are( with a nipple shield), then we will do it as long as we can and if we have to go to formula feeding then we won't be upset.  I have lots of milk so we are just hoping it continues while we work at this.  Nate has been sleeping much better since we stopped using formula to supplement.  So have we!  We love this little man! Watching him is such a thrill.  He makes the funniest expressions.  We both really enjoy snoozing with him in the recliner with the boppy. ( one at a time of course)  It is a lot of work but it is so enjoyable and rewarding.