One Month Old

How can it be that Blake is already 1 month old!?!?! I'm typing this as he is cuddled up on my chest making tiny little grunting/groaning/snoring noises. He's such a little peanut - in a way I don't want him to get bigger & grow up. People told me that time flies with your second child & they were right!

I heard a good idea somewhere that I'm going to do....take a picture every month of your baby in the same 1 year size outfit. So here is the first picture...


...and of course, Campbell had to get in on the action too!





Here is a picture of the kids next to their baby gifts from Aunt Velura. She had a great idea to make the stuffed animals from a bed spread that belonged to Aunt Ellen (Campbell & Blake's Great-Great-Great Aunt!).

On my Own!

First day home by myself with the kids (still seems weird to say 'kids'). I'm a bit nervous!

Gabe was home last week & we had a really nice, relaxing week getting adjusted to being home. Gabe spoiled me by doing all the dishes and keeping everything so clean. He even managed to get quite a few projects done around the house.

Then Deb came down for a few days at the beginning of this week to help me. Campbell had a ton of fun with her Nana & kept asking 'Where Nana go?' when she left. Thank you, Deb! I really appreciate you taking time off work to come down & help out!

Picture of Deb & Blake:



Picture of Deb & Campbell on a walk - Campbell had a blast with Mr. Wind blowing her pinwheel.

Weigh In

Blake weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces today at the doctor. The doctor would have liked him to gain a bit more weight (he gained 5 ounces in 8 days & they want him to gain 1/2 - 1 ounce a day), so we'll come in next week for another weight check.

Scary Fall

Campbell took a scary fall onto the cement today. She jumped off our two front steps and fell head first. I couldn't believe how fast a HUGE goose egg grew on her forehead. Luckily, our doctor neighbors were home and were kind enough to take a look at it. They said we didn't need to take her to the ER, but just to watch for signs of a concussion. Campbell is back to her happy self this evening & it doesn't seem to be bothering her. The bump has pretty much gone away, and as you can see, she's now left with bad road rash. Gabe & I on the other hand, feel sick about it....I would rather it be me that was hurt!

First Doctor's Appt

Blake had his first doctor's appointment today & everything is going great. He gained 5 ounces since his discharge on Friday & he now weighs 6 pounds 6 ounces!

As you can see from the picture, Campbell is having fun being home.

First Bath & First Walk

Blake had his first bath at home today. He didn't seem to mind it too much & Campbell really liked helping.

We went for our first walk this evening, although it took us a while to get going because we couldn't remember how to use the stroller with the car seat. Blake got to meet all our neighbors on our stroll around the block. Campbell had a great time with her 'bouncy bouncy ball'.

After all the day's excitement, Blake cozied up with dad on the couch.

Home!

We got to take Blake home today on his 2 week birthday! In a strange way, I was sad to leave the Special Care Nursery & all the nice doctors, nurse practitioners & nurses who took such good care of Blake (and me too!).

We changed 3 outfits in the first couple hours of being home..it's going to take some practice to get the hang of how to change a boy's diaper!

Deb & Paul brought Campbell home tonight. I can't believe how big she got & how many new things she's saying. We're so happy to have everyone home together.