3 Weeks Already!

Cole's 1st real bath last weekend... had to do sponge baths till we got the ok from the pediatrician. He looks a little worried... named "the budget look" by his Grandpa!

Another week over. Cole is doing well and we're starting to feel a bit more adjusted to life as a family of 3 (five, if you count the cat and dog!) Last weekend I made it out to a bridal shower and Cole did really well and slept right through it in the Baby Bjorn. It was great to get out and socialize and Jeff enjoyed meeting up with his brother and going to a driving range nearby. The past couple days Cole has done really well at night-time, only having to get up once or twice for a feeding. Along with this though he seems to have more awake time during the day much of which he has been fussy... but I just keep telling myself at least it's not the other way around!

Jeff, feeding Cole his first bottle this morning(breastmilk)... he had no problems taking it. Am looking forward to a couple longer stretches of sleep on the weekends now! (although in this picture it looks like Jeff needs sleep more than I do!)

Something my sister Miriam sent us.. Pee-pee Teepee's! heehee! Cole got the wall in the Dr's office last week:/ and has gotten Jeff's shirts wet a couple times as well! What a neat invention.. designed by a Canadian company.

Growing Fast!

Cole chilling in his bouncy seat from Aunt Miriam and Uncle Matt wishing he was big enough now to play with all the toys they got him! (he loves this seat and it is a lifesaver at night to get him to sleep right now!!)

Cuddling with mommy...

Cole's beautiful quilt made by Grandma

Spending time with Grandma...

and hanging out after bathtime...

Another week almost over... time is flying by! Cole had his first appointment with the pediatrician today. Everything looks great and he's still doing a good job putting on the weight... was 8lbs 14oz!

Jeff is off today and Monday for a long weekend so my Mom left this morning after being here since Tuesday. It was such a help having her here!... and once again the freezer is fully stocked!! (little worried about what we'll do when all the food is gone, going to have to start a collection of takeout menus:P)

Jeff is worried I'm starting to go a little crazy from lack of sleep! Last night I was talking in my sleep, holding out the baby(imaginary) to him telling him that he was done eating and needed to get changed... first he tried telling me that I didn't have Cole, when I wouldn't believe him he finally took "the baby" from me!! After all this he took Cole who had been fussing quite a bit out to the sitting room to let me have a more restful sleep. When it was time for him to eat next and I was awake I couldn't believe he was eating again ALREADY and insisted I had just finished feeding him. This morning I finally understood everything:) Maybe I should head to bed for a nap now...

The First Week...

Well, we're surviving!... and thanks to the help of my sister Miriam who was down for the delivery and stayed till Monday, things haven't been all that bad. She stocked up our freezer with meals for the week, which have been so appreciated, and helped out with Cole that first night home.

Cole is pretty laidback (Jeff says this comes from him) and isn't too fussy except for if he gets hungry. Right now feedings are about every 3 hours. And Cole is packing on the lbs from them... weighed in at our hospital check-up on Friday at 8lb 1 oz already! His cheeks and arms are evidence of this as you can see from his most recent picture with Jeff to the right.

Jeff is heading back to work on Tuesday and I'm a little worried about handling the majority of the night-time work but happy that my Mom is headed down for this time so that will make things easier.

Cole Jeffrey Sarazen

Baby Cole has arrived! Born Saturday, May 9th at 8:16 am he weighed 7lbs 10ozs was 21 inches long. We are all doing well and so blessed and thankful for our little boy.

Just a few pictures for now... will try to post more of an update later...

Mat Leave so far...

Today is the end of my 2nd wk maternity leave. So far I have been able to keep myself busy enough... getting in hour walks each day, stocking up the freezer with food, cleaning the house and taking naps when needed. Jeff and I are also enjoying watching all the seasons of "Lost" as many of his co-workers are watching it as well. Busy as I've been, as the girls from work say... I haven't been able to stay away from Herbal Magic and have already made a couple visits back just to chat!

I was really excited that one of my friends, Ellen, from London, got to make a visit yesterday... it was great to catch up and see her daughter Hailey again. Hailey got to try out some of the baby's toys... she was ecspecially fond of the bouncy seat!

At my last OB appoint't on Wednesday we found out I was 1-2 cm dialated. The baby is still (as he has been for the past few wks) in "perfect position". The Dr told us he doesn't think anything will happen before Monday at the earliest so we're both feeling pretty relaxed right now- you start to feel a bit on edge after awhile thinking it could happen anytime! Today was a gorgeous day and it looks like its going to continue to be nice weather right through the weekend! Sunday my brother David is supposed to be coming into town for a couple days so I'm looking forward to his company as I head into week 39!!

35 Weeks

No guarantees on how much time is left so I thought I'd better get another belly shot in today...

The baby is pretty active and most days a little more than I'd like:) He's got some hard kicks, ecspecially to my right rib.

Tomorrow is another workday... 2 more weeks left and although I'm anxious to be done I think i'm also going to miss it...

Nursery Complete! FINALLY!!

I'm feeling alot better heading into my 35th week knowing that everything with the baby's room is done! It took some re-arranging, lots of planning and tons of work on Jeff's part but we're both really happy with how everything turned out. Now... just sit back and wait for baby!