Finally more pictures!!

I love to watch my boy sleep. It is so sweet!

This was a little over a week after he was born. Look at that smile!
I love this outfit. Aunt Janet says it's a "Jimmy Droke outfit." He looked like a little man in this.

Jacob turned one month old yesterday, Aug. 20. It's hard to believe it's already been a month. The poor thing - his face is all broke out. Apparently, babies have issues with hormones, too. I promise I wash his face! Here's a picture I took on his 1month birthday.

Ok, I will add more later. It's bath time, then bed time. Let's hope he sleeps well tonight. Actually, he does good at night. I can't complain.

Well, I'm Back to Work

I started back to work this week after being off for 16 days. If you know my personality you know that I like to stay busy. I must say that I was ready to get back to a routine and a more defined structure. Well, work didn't disappoint. I came back to quite a panic- the worst blood shortage for this area in 24 years! It seemed like a long week, finding myself running from one blood drive to another. All in all it wasn't bad- I even found time to mow the yard, vote, attend city meetings, buy more items for Jacob and have dinner out a couple of times. I consider myself fully back to my old routine. - Jason

Update

Well, much has happened since the last posting. Jacob is 6 days old today. He is doing very well with adjusting to life and his new home. Since night 4 he has been sleeping very well and has only woke up once during the night to eat. That has allowed Becky and I to get a good amount of sleep. The above pictures are some from our trip home from the hospital.

Jacob also had his first doctor's visit yesterday for a routine check-up. He got an excellent report and is doing great- below is a picture at the doctor's office. Jacob also got to met his Auntie, Granny Pop, Greg and Rene and cousins, Millie and Miles. Jacob also got to play some more with Ellie and Amelia.

Quick Update

Well, we had night #2 last night, and I must say it was very different from the first night. Jacob had a full day of meeting new people and being introduced to all his friends. He slept pretty good throughout the day, so at night time he was more active (lucky us). All and all we managed just fine.

All the nurses and doctors have checked Becky and Jacob over and say we are free to go home anytime we're ready today. We're very excited to bring Jacob home and start a new routine.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit and for all the lovely cards, flowers, gifts, etc. Thanks Betsy for the 2 am reading material! - Jason

Hello, Jacob Aubrey!

Well, at 10:24pm on July 20, Jacob Aubrey was born weighing in at 9lbs 2oz (to every one's amazement, including the doctor). Becky and Jacob did very well and only had to work for about 2 hours. After a trip to the nursery, Jacob got to stay with us through the night. I am working at getting some pictures downloaded from my digital camera... it's a busy day so please be patient with us. - Jason

Finally at the Hospital!

Becky and I came up to the hospital today at around 1:00. After checking in and blood work, we are in a room. Becky has dilated to 5 cm. Hopefully, we will meet Jacob Aubrey before the day is out. Stay tuned for pictures!!!

It's 7:30 and Becky is dilated to 9cm. She nurses and doctor says she will be pushing in an hour or less. Everything is progressing very well and Becky is doing great.

It's 8:30 and we are ready to begin pushing. We are on stand by just waiting on the nurses to come back and begin....

At 10:24pm on July 20 Jacob Aubrey was born weighing 9lbs 2ozs and was 19.5 inches long. Becky and Jacob are doing great. - Jason

He's almost here!!

My due date, July 23, is a week from tomorrow. As of last Thursday I am dilated 3cm & 80% effaced. So really Jacob could come any day. However, I'm beginning to get the feeling that he may be stubborn & just hang out in there for a while. He's in no big rush to get out of his comfy environment. I'm beginning to get a little anxious. More out of curiosity then being miserably pregnant, of which I am not. I just want to see him & hold him. I can hardly wait!!

I see the doctor again this Thursday afternoon. I'm anxious to see if I've dilated any more. It'd be cool if I'd increased by 2cm, or so, but I'm doubting it right now. She did say last week "this baby is down at your knee caps!" :) She's so cute. I love my doctor.

Maybe the next entry will be one letting you know we're in the hospital! Jason is predicting the day to come Saturday or Sunday. Let's keep our fingers crossed!