Ten days old!!!

The baby celebrated the eve of his 10 day old birthday by stretching on the sofa- he no longer wants to stay all squished up. He also watched a little tv with Daddy- they are sooo cute together (oops, I cut Chad out of this picture- sorry!)

This outfit makes me think ,"tennis anyone?"

When we changed him for bed, he looked so sweet in his crab nightie and then silly me ended up spilling milk all over him- sorry baby! I see now why it's important to actually screw the lids on the bottle- it's a slow learning curve at the Perry household! We changed him again, which he hated, and around midnight he finally gave into sleep and gave us the official "10 day old" sign....

This morning he's taking a big rest before we venture into downtown Nashville. We're off to check the proof for the baby announcements and thought he'd enjoy getting out (car ride and a ride in the pouch, what's not to love?) Last night in my pumping daze I was looking through some baby magazine and saw a baby in a Boppy- we tried it this morning and he's in heaven.....

We thought we'd move up to the next size diapers- because we're out of newborns and have lots of size 1s, but there's about an inch gap in the leg elastic because he's so skinny- Chad's off to Babies R Us later today- his second home. I think he goes there more than Home Depot :-)



It's a big week- first babysitter, two week old birthday, first doctor visit, Chad's mom's coming for a visit...I know the blog is boring to most, but I think our families like reading it from far away, and I know one day I'll like looking back on our little one's adventure's in the very beginning :-)
I have a short clip of him kicking and moving all about- I need to figure out how to load it...I'll work on it :-)

So small

It hit me the other day just how tiny he is. A friend stopped by with her 8 week old and he just didn't look like a new baby...he looked like a baby- do you know what I mean? It just made me realize he will only be this tiny just once and to take it all in- his tiny, tiny hands, how soft his little skin is, his sweet little nose, his cutie hair- when he snuggles on my chest it's just s soft under my chin- I love it- the noises he makes when he takes his bottle- he sounds like the Swedish Chef from the Muppets- "Bork, bork". It's all so perfect. I want him to stay this size forever- or at least longer than eight weeks. He could not be any sweeter- last night he would wake, eat, poop and then go right back to sleep, he knew Mom and Dad needed a little sleep. He is trying so hard to stay awake for a little bit between daytime bottles. He opens his eyes and just looks so intently at everything- I know he can't see it, but it's like he's trying so hard! He stayed awake for about an hour and a half today when Jennifer Berry stopped by for a visit- he definitely likes the ladies!

We had our first "big" outing yesterday-we had to be out of the house for a few hours so we drove out to Shawn and Vanessa's jewelery store- Signature Jewelers. He loved the lights and was a perfect angel while we were there. Of course I showed him a few things I wouldn't mind having- just in case daddy asks what I like :-) In my dreams, right?

Chad's playing tomorrow night and lots of people are assuming that I will be there, baby in tow- I know he's a little rocker, but...a concert at 10days may be a little bit much.....

Baby William will have his first baby sitter on Monday- I am already trying to prepare myself. Luckily Molly is available and he loves Molly and she knows more about babies than I do, so I know he'll be in good hands! I have to go to inservice at my new job. I'll be teaching Biology and Ecology at Brentwood High School starting the Monday after Labor Day. It's only 8-11, but I feel badly leaving him.

Until Labor Day I'm just going to keep enjoying his "tiny-ness."

One week old...time sure does fly....

He's so smart already. I asked how old he was the other day and he said 5 days...so smart I tell you!

I can't believe William is a week old today. He celebrated by partying all night and sleeping all day- so much for me thinking we were lucky to have a baby that sleeps so much at night! His motto last night was "Sleep is for the Weak." He did have a big day yesterday- a car trip to Nashville- I had to pick up something from the hospital where we delivered. We also went by Pet Smart (Dad and Betsy forgot Princess' dog food) and Harpeth Bicycles (MK- your bike computer is on the way!) Don't worry- William didn't go in any of these places. My dad was with me and we just took turns sitting in the car with him. He was a champ. I was slightly confused at the hospital. I knew I went in on the third floor and expected the shop to be on the third floor, but apparently we rode in an elevator at some point in time- we stayed on the 7th floor- I have NO memory of this at all. Is this what being a mom does to your memory????

William's had lots of fun visitors-

Molly..he LOVED Molly. He was stretching out in her arms- soooo long. It was sweet!

Uncle Shawn and Aunt Vanessa (no real relation, we just call them that:-)

Stacy and Matt

Today William discovered the "pouch" aka Baby Bjorn- he can't get enough of it! If it's a warm spot, he wants to be in the middle of it- so sitting really close to me so that we both sweat is right up his alley. I'd get a picture of him in it, but all you can see are two skinny legs dangling. His theme song could be Joe Tex- "Skinny Legs"- anyone heard it?

Sorry this post is boring, but we're just doing the baby thing..sleep (a little) eat (a lot) and change diapers (even more than eating). But we're loving every minute of it....

Happy One Week Birthday to the sweetest baby we know!!!!

Five days old

I can't believe he's already 5 days old!!!! I'm afraid he's hair is going flat...just in the front...so sad! Chad's at work today and it's just me and Baby. He is such a sweetie! I think his new favorite game is "I will poop as soon as you change my diaper" He does it all the time and I'm positive he smiles as I put close the diaper only to realize I need to change him again. It's kind of comical. He tee-teed on me the first night and Chad last night. Chad's response was "Help, help" I think it shocked him :-)

We've been taking the family walk every night- he loves it. He's also stretching a good bit and is now a little more comfortable in his swing or bouncy seat, but of course his favorite is still to be with one of us :-)
What a horrid shot of me, but he's sweet in the stroller!




Last night Chad was holding him and whenever he would move his arm William would stick his face in the darkest spot possible- his elbow! His whole face was crammed in the bend of Chad's arm- of course I thought it was sweet.



Give me the elbow!!!

He had another visitor- Ashley. We will be working together next year. Aren't they cute together. He had his eyes open almost the whole time she held him- such a big boy! Ashley brought us a yummy dinner, ginger rice and kabobs- I'll have to get the recipe and post it- it was delicious.
OK, his eyes were closed in this pic, but open the rest of the time!




My dad and Betsy are coming tonight until Sunday- we're so excited! Five days...so much has changed already. I need time to slow down!!!!

We survived the first night!!

Chad and I folded at the hospital and sent William to the nursery both nights.I'm trying not to feel guilty, but we needed the rest and I knew we wouldn't be getting much when we came home, so last night was our first "official" night with William...and we made it! We had a great evening- a walk around the neighborhood, a few bottles...(we're pumping- breastfeeding was too painful. The pump is great!) a few diapers, and then our "night" began. After dinner Chad and baby feel asleep for a bit. I tried to sleep a little too in the other room. so cute!

We traded places about 3am after a bottle and William slept until 7:30- what a champ!! I must confess that it was on my chest on the sofa, but we both slept- it was awesome! He startles himself and moves his arms and then if you're rubbing on him he'll go right back to sleep- hence why the crib doesn't work too well just yet. He LOVES to be swaddled, but fights it until one arm is free so he can suck his hand..and startle himself . We've tried today not to keep him swaddled all day and he's done a great job of waking up and going right back to sleep in his little bouncy chair.

He's in the sweet nightie with crabs on it :-)

He tried the swing for a little while- it was just OK. He is such a great baby- he whimpers when he's hungry or needs a change and that seems to be it, or if he wants me to hold him like this....

It's so cute. He's just chilling in my arms now as I'm typing :-)

He had his first home visit, Finn's mom, Becky. She was so sweet to bring Chad and I dinner- what a treat! William just loved her- of course she had the bottle- go figure!

Chad is such a great dad! He's been playing the guitar for William and walking him around the house showing him all kinds of things...that will probably be put up before he can crawl! It's so sweet!

I'm sure every night won't be as easy as last night, but he's breaking us in nicely. Life could not be any better! We are too lucky!

Hello World!

Well, my fake nesting and welcoming words must have worked because William is here! He was born July 23, 2008 a hefty 8 lbs 6 3/4 oz and a whopping 22inches long!

We went to the hospital Tuesday night, fully expecting to be told we should go back home, but we were admitted and William was born the next day at 12:52 pm. I loved having an epidural!!!!!!!!!!! The most painful part of the whole process was the nurse who missed my IV three times...and used the wrong gauge needle, and she missed drawing blood. Chad and I have determined that shift change is a bad time to need ANYTHING at the hospital! My second nurse and everyone after that was great! He even waited so that my doctor could be there to deliver him- Dr. Storck- the perfect name for a great OB.

His hair is a riot- everyone at Baptist Hospital where we delivered kept calling him the "rocker baby." Not to brag, but it is pretty cute. It looks like he has had it styled and the tips frosted- a real Music City baby.

Right now all he wants to do is be swaddled and held. He freaks out when you take it off, but wrap him up and he falls asleep or is content just lying there. It's nice, but it's really hard to type one handed. We are going to go for a little stroll today and check out the neighborhood...of course I'll post more pics soon :-)

Our trio is complete.

R-E-A-D-Y

Ok, now we've even put the carseat in the car- we are r-e-a-d-y. Hurry up baby William! He was so patient to wait on my good friend Polly (see pics of Polly below with me in paris as a "chaperone" last year..she needs her own blog because she's a travel guru) to return from Sweeden, now she's home, what is he waiting for??? I asked my nephew Eli (who's 3) when he thought baby William was coming and he said "probably Christmas day"..hmmmm......

I'm not sure if I posted this earlier or not, but our babysitter backed out on us- it was a strange situation. I have been frantically looking for someone and we've finally decided on someone- she's great, sweet, and only keeps one other baby (a 6mo old). I think it's going to be great. She lives about 5 minutes away and it's affordable!!!!- the second most important part! I think we've hit the jackpot!

The sewing room has been cleaned up and packed up- at least for a little while. Look at the link on my blog and you'll find a blog with great projects and great directions- thanks to Callie for sending it to me! (By the way, welcome to the blog world Callie :-) I finished William's last project- the yellow sleep sack-thing (I don't know what to call it- Chad doesn't like the word "gown") I'll wait and post a picture of him wearing it soon :-) And a quick picture of me and all of the belly. (How did it get sooo big???)....I must be crazy for posting this :-)

Maybe the next time I post it will be about a baby...... or me just still waiting for the baby to get here!