Yeah, I'm getting ahead of myself with the video posting. I still haven't even gone through the rest of the videos on my camera or phone. But I really couldn't NOT share this one...
04-16 Jesse's First Laugh
LOVE!!!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Video Time
We seem to have accumulated quite a few videos of Jesse already! I thought I'd better get started on sharing them before he gets too big! Enjoy :)
2/10 - Party Rockin' with Dad
2/17 - Sleeping
2/17 - Sleeping Part 2
2/17 - Waking Up
2/19 - Talking with Mom
2/25 Talking
PS: Sorry about the video quality. Most of them were taken with my phone (yes, I'm turning into one of those...).
Anyway, I'll keep posting them as I get through them!
2/10 - Party Rockin' with Dad
2/17 - Sleeping
2/17 - Sleeping Part 2
2/17 - Waking Up
2/19 - Talking with Mom
2/25 Talking
PS: Sorry about the video quality. Most of them were taken with my phone (yes, I'm turning into one of those...).
Anyway, I'll keep posting them as I get through them!
Friday, March 15, 2013
I think someone is tired...
Here's a funny picture that I took yesterday. I've been trying to be more aware of his sleepy cues, rather than just waiting for him to fall asleep, so we can establish better nap times. I think its working so far!
We are also trying a couple other things - having him sleep exclusively in his swing (which really seems to help keep him asleep) and if he's not upset, putting him in the swing sleepy but awake. I'm liking the results! Last night, he slept for 11 out of 14 hours, including two 4-hour sleeps. It was incredible!!!
We are also trying a couple other things - having him sleep exclusively in his swing (which really seems to help keep him asleep) and if he's not upset, putting him in the swing sleepy but awake. I'm liking the results! Last night, he slept for 11 out of 14 hours, including two 4-hour sleeps. It was incredible!!!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Cute Boy Sleeping
Somebody fell asleep while nursing...and didn't realize that he wasn't still enjoying lunch.
(hoping this video thing works - if so, I will share many more!)
I don't deal well with change...
I am finally starting to accept the fact that if I want to keep up with my blogs, which I do, I'm going to have to do it from my rocking chair. I have resisted this so far because the whole blogging by phone concept seems so, I don't know, untraditional to me. I like the idea of sitting down and typing everything up, and being able to see it all in front of me on my computer screen. It's what I'm used to, its what I've always done, I like doing it that way and I don't want to change. Now I sound like my grandma...who won't even turn on the computer she was given by her tech savvy sons, by the way.
For now, I don't think I get the luxury of blogging the "old fashioned" way. At least not until my baby is not nursing 12 hours a day...or maybe sleeping more, allowing me to actually sleep more too, and not spend every waking hour in a daze, trying to nap every time he does, and going days without showers or clean dishes.
So, here goes nothing ;)
For now, I don't think I get the luxury of blogging the "old fashioned" way. At least not until my baby is not nursing 12 hours a day...or maybe sleeping more, allowing me to actually sleep more too, and not spend every waking hour in a daze, trying to nap every time he does, and going days without showers or clean dishes.
So, here goes nothing ;)
Monday, February 11, 2013
Jesse's birth - in pictures
Being a new parent has been completely overwhelming and time-consuming, to say the least. Even with a lot of help from my family, I have not been able to do much more than eat, sleep, and take care of this little guy.
I plan on sharing our birth story...eventually. For now, here are some photos from the momentous occasion:
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| Meeting our baby. |
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| Snuggling! |
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| Hangin' with Dad. |
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| So in love. |
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| Leaving the hospital. |
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| First night home! |
Friday, February 8, 2013
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Leaving 2012
Happy end of 2012!
What a year this has been - the year of changes, maybe? The year of craziness? The year that was at the same time never-ending and a whirlwind that flew by?
For Stephanie - it was definitely an insane year. The first four months were a challenge, with working 70-80 hour work-weeks (including commuting all over Utah!!). Then getting pregnant VERY quickly! And then FEELING pregnant very quickly. Preparing to leave behind the career that has been greatly invested in over the past 5 1/2 years. Preparing for the next big adventure - MOMMYHOOD!
For Luke - What a wild year! Working full-time and going to school. Getting into grad school! Graduating from UVU! Putting up with a sick and cranky wife for MONTHS!! Starting business school at BYU (more time-consuming than working and going to school ever was...and more rewarding). Surviving the first semester (and getting good grades too!)!! Getting ready to become a DADDY!
As the year draws to a close, Stephanie is feeling "great with child." Thankfully, Luke continues to tell her she "looks great" with child ;)
Here's to a brighter, more adventurous new year in 2013!
What a year this has been - the year of changes, maybe? The year of craziness? The year that was at the same time never-ending and a whirlwind that flew by?
For Stephanie - it was definitely an insane year. The first four months were a challenge, with working 70-80 hour work-weeks (including commuting all over Utah!!). Then getting pregnant VERY quickly! And then FEELING pregnant very quickly. Preparing to leave behind the career that has been greatly invested in over the past 5 1/2 years. Preparing for the next big adventure - MOMMYHOOD!
For Luke - What a wild year! Working full-time and going to school. Getting into grad school! Graduating from UVU! Putting up with a sick and cranky wife for MONTHS!! Starting business school at BYU (more time-consuming than working and going to school ever was...and more rewarding). Surviving the first semester (and getting good grades too!)!! Getting ready to become a DADDY!
As the year draws to a close, Stephanie is feeling "great with child." Thankfully, Luke continues to tell her she "looks great" with child ;)
Here's to a brighter, more adventurous new year in 2013!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Dear Baby Boy
Dear Baby Boy,
I don't know If I'm ready for this whole birth thing (not to mention, parenthood), but I'm ready for this stage to end.
I am feeling so frustrated by my limited capabilities. I'm tired all the time. Breathless. Unable to hold myself upright. My muscles are constantly feeling stretched out, sore, aching. I'm having more tailbone pain. And hip pain. Still suffering through feeling nauseated every day or two (still doped up on zofran, unisom and B6 all the time too!). Thankfully the leg cramps have not been as bad - they were waking me up at least once a night. I have to pee every hour, or more. When I'm in bed, I have to switch sides just as often too, because my hips go numb and ache, and send pain down my legs. I've had the worst pain I've felt over the past 2 days. It's like a low stomping on my cervix, almost like cramps. It takes my breath away, and brings tears to my eyes. If you keep this up, its going to be a long month...
Okay, enough complaining. Life isn't ALL misery. There are some good things too, I promise!
I like to guess what part of you is where, based on the kicks, jabs and bumps I'm feeling almost constantly. I also like to assume what you like and don't like, depending on your activity. "Someone likes this chocolate," or "Someone is not a fan of... (whatever it is I'm doing or something Luke says)."
My favorite thing right now - Kitty curling up to my belly. You seem to like kicking her when she does this. I've had to train her to not sit on my belly anymore, but she does love to cuddle. Either you like it too, or you're getting a head start on torturing her.
My favorite place right now is the pool at BYU! You seem to enjoy it as well. I'm not very fast, but it feels good to take some of the weight off my body. I alternate between swimming breaststroke and walking the laps. Best idea ever!
Like I said, you are almost always on the move these days. However, you tend to be very busy in the early afternoons and around bedtime. Also, you generally move a lot right after I eat.
I'm getting really stoked to be done working - it feels like a lot more work, even though I've been doing less, and working less hours the past few months. I'm also really excited for Luke's 3 week winter break!
I can't believe the year is almost over, and at the same time, I want to fast forward the next month!! I'm getting so excited to hold you in my arms!
Love,
Mommy
I don't know If I'm ready for this whole birth thing (not to mention, parenthood), but I'm ready for this stage to end.
I am feeling so frustrated by my limited capabilities. I'm tired all the time. Breathless. Unable to hold myself upright. My muscles are constantly feeling stretched out, sore, aching. I'm having more tailbone pain. And hip pain. Still suffering through feeling nauseated every day or two (still doped up on zofran, unisom and B6 all the time too!). Thankfully the leg cramps have not been as bad - they were waking me up at least once a night. I have to pee every hour, or more. When I'm in bed, I have to switch sides just as often too, because my hips go numb and ache, and send pain down my legs. I've had the worst pain I've felt over the past 2 days. It's like a low stomping on my cervix, almost like cramps. It takes my breath away, and brings tears to my eyes. If you keep this up, its going to be a long month...
Okay, enough complaining. Life isn't ALL misery. There are some good things too, I promise!
I like to guess what part of you is where, based on the kicks, jabs and bumps I'm feeling almost constantly. I also like to assume what you like and don't like, depending on your activity. "Someone likes this chocolate," or "Someone is not a fan of... (whatever it is I'm doing or something Luke says)."
My favorite thing right now - Kitty curling up to my belly. You seem to like kicking her when she does this. I've had to train her to not sit on my belly anymore, but she does love to cuddle. Either you like it too, or you're getting a head start on torturing her.
My favorite place right now is the pool at BYU! You seem to enjoy it as well. I'm not very fast, but it feels good to take some of the weight off my body. I alternate between swimming breaststroke and walking the laps. Best idea ever!
Like I said, you are almost always on the move these days. However, you tend to be very busy in the early afternoons and around bedtime. Also, you generally move a lot right after I eat.
I'm getting really stoked to be done working - it feels like a lot more work, even though I've been doing less, and working less hours the past few months. I'm also really excited for Luke's 3 week winter break!
I can't believe the year is almost over, and at the same time, I want to fast forward the next month!! I'm getting so excited to hold you in my arms!
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Dear Baby Boy
Dear Baby Boy,
I think you are definitely going to be an athlete. You are always moving around in there! I'm pretty sure you've learned how to use my hip bone as a diving board, because I feel you pressing up against it, and then I feel you on the other side of my body, as if you used it to push off of! You have also started exploring my ribcage. That's fun.
The girls at work are always asking to feel you kicking. The other day Whitney grabbed my belly and jiggled it around a bit, which I think woke you up. I'd imagine you were not happy about it, because you got very violent for a few minutes. I'll try and keep the belly shaking to a minimum from now on ;)
Your dad and I were talking the other night, wondering what you look like right now. I hope you're growing and staying healthy! I found this video yesterday, which made me cry. It's of a baby that was born at 30 weeks. He's so tiny. What a miracle that he was able to survive! Please stay in as long as you need to! At least...until we hit 41 weeks. Then I might start getting impatient to see you.
Who am I kidding? I'm already impatient to see you!!!
Love,
Mommy
I think you are definitely going to be an athlete. You are always moving around in there! I'm pretty sure you've learned how to use my hip bone as a diving board, because I feel you pressing up against it, and then I feel you on the other side of my body, as if you used it to push off of! You have also started exploring my ribcage. That's fun.
The girls at work are always asking to feel you kicking. The other day Whitney grabbed my belly and jiggled it around a bit, which I think woke you up. I'd imagine you were not happy about it, because you got very violent for a few minutes. I'll try and keep the belly shaking to a minimum from now on ;)
Your dad and I were talking the other night, wondering what you look like right now. I hope you're growing and staying healthy! I found this video yesterday, which made me cry. It's of a baby that was born at 30 weeks. He's so tiny. What a miracle that he was able to survive! Please stay in as long as you need to! At least...until we hit 41 weeks. Then I might start getting impatient to see you.
Who am I kidding? I'm already impatient to see you!!!
Love,
Mommy
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