I don't get it

Why is it that the baby is tired all evening and sleeps between feedings, but then around midnight wants to eat and gets really fussy and won't settle down enough to go back to sleep until he's fed again around 3?

Good thing I don't ever have to be anywhere before noon unless I want to be and we can sleep until 10 if I want.

At least after he goes back to sleep at 3 he only wakes up every 4 hours or so for long enough to eat and then goes back to sleep.

And, for your viewing pleasure, here is a picture to show you how fat he's getting. I will soon (hopefully) make several posts of pictures and things that have happened recently.

Yes, I know

I know it's been over a month since I posted. Can we pretend like I have a valid excuse (this time)?

Things have been pretty hectic around here with school (both of us), work (just Husband), and a cute little guy named who is currently making some cute little noises. Luckily I had a really smooth recovery and help from family, so we're making it okay. It's definitely busy, but manageable for the most part. My grades might not be as high as they've been in previous semesters because I just don't have as much time to study, but I'm just a part time student and it's my last semester. So, no big deal. I just need to pass :)

Jeric is a pretty laid-back baby most of the time. He generally does very well with adapting to unfamiliar places and people, which is good since I have to leave him with babysitters while I'm in class or taking a test. He's only 5 weeks old but he's already had quite a few! They have all been fantastic and I am so thankful for all the help. I know there are a lot more people who want to help but live too far away, but I'm grateful for their kind words and encouragement.

A couple of weeks ago a girl we know through our service in the singles ward (she and her husband were members of the ward when they were engaged) called to ask if she could take pictures of Jeric--she's working on building up her portfolio for her photography business. You can see a few of the pictures on her blog. I think they're pretty cute.

I was going to post some of my own pictures but Jeric needs me so I have to go. Hopefully he'll calm down and go to sleep soon (poor baby is tired and hungry). If he does I'll try to get back on later.

I'm back! And there are pictures

Thanks to my sister-in-law MommyDew for putting up the post about Jeric's rather unexpectedly early arrival!

Yes, I know he was a day "late." But I was very surprised he came before the weekend. I wouldn't have been at all surprised if he was a week late -- or more!

For now, here are a few pictures. I plan on posting the birth story later for those who want to hear it. If you don't, I won't be offended if you skip that post :)

Until then, I hope you'll be satisfied with these. There are lots. I'm not posting a lot of them here -- the rest can be found on facebook. I'm also posting a few here that haven't made it to facebook yet.

The last belly picture. This was taken on my due date, just a few hours before I was surprised by the beginning of labor.

Just a minute old! He doesn't look very happy, does he?

The first time I got to hold him, for about 10 seconds before they took him to the NICU to help him start breathing better.

In the NICU. Husband got to follow him there, but for some reason wasn't able to hold him.

Husband finally got to hold Jeric for the first time after they brought him down from the NICU. Poor Daddy had to wait almost 4 hours!

Mommy and Jeric

With Daddy the next morning.

This is one of my favorite pictures. I love the expression on Jeric's face.

Chillin' in Mama's lap.

He has hair!

Jeric and Aunt Anna.

Jeric and Grandma.

Jeric and Great-great-grandma.

So relaxed.

Going home! He didn't like the carseat much when we first put him in it, but he fell asleep before we got to the car.

Our angry little frog. (I think he's glaring because of the bright lights.)

With his Granny.

Taking a nap.

Husband is pontificating on the virtues of the music of his favorite band...hilarious!

Jeric playing Madden 09 with Daddy.

Just finished eating and trying to burp. This is right before he peed out the top of his diaper and we had to change him into his third outfit for the day...and it was only 10am.

Mad at Daddy for waking him up.

Baby is here!

Blog name: Jeric
September 2, 2009 at 11:05pm (mountain time)
7 lbs 13 oz.
21 inches long

Mom and baby are doing great!

(Pictures and more information to come later)

Song

I wrote a little song this morning. Want to hear it? (Well, not hear, but you know what I mean.)


Happy due date to me,
Happy due date to me,
Happy due date, dear me and baby,
Happy due date to me.

I'll be back later with a picture and an update.