3 weeks today!

Its hard to believe, but its been three weeks since our little guy was born. Its been both the shortest and longest three weeks of my life. On the one hand, it seems to fly by, with Jake changing every day. On the other hand, the lack of sleep makes it seem like the longest three week ever!

Jake had his first trip to Hot Springs this weekend...of course he's still a bit young to be hitting the lake! :) We just hung out in the condo and watched the water. Other than that, he's just hanging out at home with mom. We have sarted venturing out in the stroller early in the morning and in the evening right before dark. He seems to really like it...on most days! Jake definitely has his moments of fussiness, where he'll change his mind on you in a flash! We end up just rushing back home when the screaming starts. We've even been known to just let Dad pick him up and walk back home! I'm sure the neighbors get a kick out of that.


Here are a few picks of our little one...

Greg's grandpa holding Jake

My nephew, Hunter, meeting Jake for the first time

My niece, Ashton, and Jake

Waking Pappaw up from a nap with Jake


Tummy time---usually lasts 5 minutes!

Meet Jake!

The greatest gift I could ever receive arrived Tuesday, July 28 around 8:30 am! Jake weighed 8 pounds and was 21.5 inches long. For now, he has light brown hair and blue eyes.... he is quite handsome, but then again I am a little partial. Jake was a breech baby, so he arrived via c-section. Greg got to see it all and was quite the trooper. The surgical team named him "picture guy!" He ran back and forth between Jake and I the entire time- ensuring I got to see Jake immediately. I will always be grateful for those pics!

Since we've been home, things around the Veazey house have been quite different! No more---just going to bed! Bedtime takes about an hour and ironically only lasts 2-3 hours.... then, its back up again! This tiny guy requires ALOT of food! But, despite all the change, we feel so blessed!

So, you might ask...what has Jake been up to? Well, besides eating, pooping and sleeping-- not much! He has had a constant stream of visitors--- which we are thrilled about! He has been endlessly loved on by our families, and he has been to the doctor a couple of times! He has also made trips to Target, Kroger, Starbucks, Babies R Us, and the photographer. Yes.... at 2 weeks of age, he has had his first photoshoot! The first of many I am sure (see note above about being handsome!) :) Dad got to have his pics taken first with Jake and Mommy is so glad. Jake pooped and pee'd on Dad in the first 5 minutes... oh the joy of taking pics with no diaper on!

Jake loves his daddy and the fact that he is the best swaddler in Lonoke county! He also loves when his daddy lets him chew on his nose! Jake has loved his bouncy seat from day one and is slowly coming to like the swing. He will sleep in his bassinet...IF you agree to feed and swaddle him first. He smiles alot and has the hiccups nearly every day! All in all, Jake is a great baby...but then again, I am partial. That's what 39 weeks of pregnancy will do.

I am posting some pics of Jake's first 2 weeks. He is two weeks old today! Happy birthday, baby boy!

My niece made Jake this FROG. (Fully Rely On God). We kept it next to Jake while he slept!

This is my reaction after hearing Jake cry for the very first time! It was awesome!

Jake after being cleaned up!



Daddy holding Jake's hand as they clean him up.

Life is so tough! :)


Proud

Daddy!

Leaving the hospital

Day three of Jake's life!

Holding Jake in Recovery.

Greg's sister's little boy, Caden, holding Jake. Aren't they sweet!

Getting oh-so close!

Greg and I went for our last doctor's appointment on Thursday morning, and Jake was--- of course--- still breech. So, we're still on track to have him via c-section on Tuesday morning. Greg is getting a little anxious, so we decided we'd go tour Labor and Delivery after the doctor's visit. We got to see where to go, what the room will look like and talk to a nurse about everything that will happen. I could see the relief on Greg's face! He felt better having a little more information. I can't blame him! I'll admit it...I liked it too!


We've got all of Jake's stuff ready to bring him home, so we're just watching the clock tick at this point. I feel so blessed to have had such a great pregnancy. Don't get me wrong- the swelling these last two months has been ridiculous, and I'm only sleeping about 3 hours per night...but in the grand scheme of things, it is so worth it. Its hard to believe we'll be parents in just a few short days. Greg and I have been truly blessed by God to have been given this miracle, and we can't wait to share him with the world!

In other news, Greg is finishing up flag football season. We watched him play quarterback last night, and he did great. I can't wait to be able to run around myself! :) He'll play in a softball tournament the second weekend in August, so that should be fun too. The team he plays on won this tournament last year. I told him Jake and I would make every effort to be there cheering him on...as long as its not 95 degrees outside!

My mom made Jake this sweet little outfit to wear home from the hospital. I just LOVE IT!

The day of my last doctor's appointment -- T minus 4 days! You like that swollen face, don't you??? :) I'm standing in Jake's nursery. I love the paintings-- got them from Swan's in Marion.

Practice Makes Perfect

I know...I just posted something new, but here I go again! Tonight we went to Jay and Brooke's house to cookout and hang out with the cutest little baby every - Baylor! Greg got some great baby practice tonight courtesy of Baylor Hauk. He got to practice holding him, wiping up spit up and playing! It was great! I'm posting some pics of the two of them and Baylor- who by the way is so sweet and smiles ALL THE TIME! He must have great parents! :)

I swear-- he smiled like this for three hours! So sweet...

Baylor teaching Greg a thing or two about the jumparoo!