Happy Halloween from our sweet lil pumpkin!

BitterSweet

Okay, so this video is a major tearjerker and absolute hysteria for this hormonal post-pregnant woman... So I apologize in advance if you shed a few tears. This is a beautiful story of appreciating everyday as if it's the only day and a great reminder for me to be thankful for my healthy little boy! I don't know this couple but am amazed at their faith and perspective in the midst of this heartbreaking trial they have endured!

Tucker Weekly

Happy 3 weeks Tucker! Again, it is hard to believe that another week has passed! But there is a great feeling of knowing that we've gotten through some of the hardest (and most sleepless) nights and that we're starting to feel like having Tucker around is our "new normal". We love him! It is so fun to watch him grow... here are some highlights from this past week:

--HE WOKE UP! All of a sudden this past weekend, he just didn't seem so sleepy anymore. He discovered a "whole different level" with his scream and stayed awake a lot more during the day...and some at night too :)
--He had his first bottle with Daddy...Daddy and Tucker loved that!
--He had his first infection--an eye infection, AKA lots of "gooky eye", so we have to treat that with an ointment for the next several days
--He met his new little buddy, Bosten...they had a "Lay Date"...they layed beside each other in our arms :)
--a few more outings...lots more walks...
--And he is definitely growing--see his cheeks for proof!


Bundled up for a walk!

Just the three of us...

Well, we survived our first weekend on our own! We have had the first few days by ourselves in our house with Tucker and it hasn't all been pretty but we;re making it! We're enjoying the nice weather around here to be outside some with Tucker, we're catching naps when we can, and we're enjoying watching Tucker grow and change each day!

FAT and HAPPY!

That's our big man... We had Tucker's 2 week appt today and are amazed at how much he has grown! When he was born, he weighed 7 lbs, 8 oz and when we went to the doctor 5 days later, he weighed 7 lbs, 3 oz. Today was 10 days later and they hope babies are at least back up to their birthweight... Tucker not only did that but way exceeded it by weighing in at a BIG 8 lbs, 11 oz! The nurse assured us that he wouldn't be in the newborn diapers much longer! That puts him in the 75 percentile for weight and he's in the 50 percentile for height. The doctor is very pleased with how well he's eating, of course and says that everything else looks perfect as well! We are so thankful for a healthy baby and for the big cheeks he has to show for it!

"Tucker Weekly"

Happy 2 weeks old to Tucker! I thought I'd try to give a little detailed update each week, hence the "Tucker Weekly". It is so hard to believe that he's been with us for 2 weeks already! It seems like he just got here but it seems like forever all at the same time! This week we had Brad's parents here enjoying Tucker and helping us out in all kinds of ways around the house. We are so thankful! We're entering "the real world" of the three of us when they head home tomorrow... It should be interesting but we are looking forward to figuring out what our "new normal" looks like and experiencing life as our new family of 3!
Tucker is doing really well for the most part...he's still eating GREAT can't you tell in the cheeks? :) He's sleeping pretty well which has to be connected with the full belly. He sleeps most of the time during the day and does pretty well during the night, or at least part of the night :) He's not screaming, or should I say, squealing, as much when we change his clothes or his diapers so I guess his body temperature is adjusting more and more. He still grins all the time when he's sleeping so he's really fun to just hold and stare at. We've had a few outings this week to Birkdale and Target--I mean, where else does he need to go? He sleeps in the car and the whole time we're out--good sign that he loves to shop :) He has a doctors appt tomorrow so I'll be sure to update you then on all his stats...we're guessing his weight is up quite a bit!
Here's some pictures from this week!

Thanks for the pumpkin shirt Aunt Diane!

Grandpa and Grandma


On another exciting note, our friends Ryan and Sharon Clark had their baby boy this morning--exactly 2 weeks and about 10 minutes after Tucker was born! Bosten Manning Clark was a little 6 lbs, 14 oz and 20 in...and he is precious! It has been so much fun for Sharon and I to be pregnant together and even more fun once we knew we were both having little boys that would grow up together being the best of buddies! We can't wait for the first Tucker-Bosten playdate! Here's a fresh picture of him!


P.S. I know a lot of you have been curious about how Grey has been handling Tucker around the house... Brad put up a post a few days ago but it ended up going about 4 posts down on the blog, so scroll down and make sure to check that out!

Tucker meets Grandma and Grandpa...

We are so thankful to have Grandma and Grandpa (Brad's parents) here this week to love on Tucker and to be a big help to the tired parents! We are so blessed to not be "on our own" for these few first weeks!