Well, I'm four months old now. Mommy took me to my pediatrician on November 18th. She said I weighed 15.5 lbs, and was 25 & 1/4 inches long. Mom talked to the doctor about my spitting up issues. It seems that when I'm happy, or at any given time within 20 minutes after I eat, I spit up. Mom learned very early on to have me wear a bib all the time. Dr. Elahee said that as long as it is not projectile (big word for me) spitting and as long as I continue to thrive, it is not a problem. She said that I'm a happy spitter. Then came the good news. I can now eat yummy rice cereal. Mom and dad asked Aunt Joy to feed me the cereal for the first time yesterday. I liked it. The consistency was a little different at first, but I took the task rather seriously and finished my meal. I get 2 - 4 tablespoons a day, and then my usual bottle during the day. Last night I woke up only once to eat. Mom and dad give me 4 oz, but I really need 6 oz.
I'm looking forward to seeing Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Kerrie, and my cousin's Hayden and Tyler for Thanksgiving. Grandma, dad, mom and I will drive up to Austin and spend turkey day with them. I plan to sleep during the whole drive there.
Mom went to Mitchell, South Dakota on November 19th for a recruiting trip. I got to talk to her in the evening before I went to bed. She told me that she missed me so much and hearing my voice, pulled at her heart strings. Wow, do I feel loved!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I rolled over at 3 months
Yesterday, while I was chilling on the rug at Joy's, I rolled over for the first time. I wasn't really sure what happened and it kind of startled me. Aunt Joy came and turned me over on my back, and I was happy again. Then, last night while I was sleeping, I woke up and rolled over. Dad came in and found me on my tummy and picked me up. I wonder when I'm going to be able to roll back onto my back again??? Well, what else is new? Oh, I am teething for sure. Even though I haven't broken the skin yet, I bite down on my fingers or anything I can get into my mouth. I talk all the time now. My most talkative moments are in the morning when I wake up and then around 6PM after my bath. I love my baths with daddy. I kick and splash the water.
I had some pictures taken with mom, dad and grandma on November 4th. Mom made the appointment for 2PM, knowing that my nap time was 3:30PM. Well, the photographer was running an hour behind. At 3PM, we started with Christmas pictures; I was a happy baby. At 3:30PM on the dot, I got fussy and crashed. So, the pictures of me with my eyes closed, was during my nap time.
On November 10th, mom and dad were at my Baptismal class, while Aunt Joy babysat me. Aunt Joy gave me a bath with my cousin Penny at 7 o'clock. Mom forgot to tell Aunt Joy that I go pee-pee when I hit the warm water. Well, needless to say, I shot Penny in the cheek. I was so glad to hear her laugh and say "Do it again!" I didn't know I'm not supposed to do that!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
When I held my head up
On Friday, October 10th, Aunt Anna was holding me on her lap, when I held my head up on my won for the first time. On Saturday, mom and dad took me to meet my great-grandparents in De Ridder Louisiana. Maw Maw and Paw Paw have a nice house on the farm. I'm eating about 24 oz a day now and weigh almost 14lbs. I just finished talking to grandpa in the computer. He said I just keep getting bigger and bigger. He made me laugh.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Now I'm 2 months old
Mom says that I'm really cute. My favorite things to do are eat and play in my swing. I love smiling too. Whenever mom says: "Give mommy a smile" I smile. It's really fun. Oh, and I've started sleeping through the night.
However, the biggest event that happened to my at 2 months old, was Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike was scheduled to hit Galveston and then head over to Corpus Christi on September 12th. Mom and dad planned to stay in Houston since the storm really wouldn't hit us. Even when the storm decided to hit Houston, mom and dad said we'll stay. Then, Uncle Kevin, Nanna and Arianna came over and we all decided to head up to Dallas. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Las Collinas, just outside of Dallas for two nights. Then, mommy called Uncle Jimmy in Austin Texas. We then drove to Austin and stayed with Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Kerrie and Hayden and Tyler. I had so much fun playing with my cousins. On Monday, September 15th, we went and watched Uncle Jimmy coach Hayden's 3-year old soccer team. Tyler, just 20 months old, thought he was 3 as well. He loved kicking the soccer ball around on the field. Daddy thinks Tyler will be a running back one day. While we were in Austin, we went to Dr. Rice for my 2 month checkup. At 2 months, I weighed 12.6oz (75th percentile) and 23 & 1/4 in length (50th percentile).
While we were in Austin, Aunt Joy and Uncle Jeff went and checked on our house for us. There was no damage. Joy was nice enough to clean out the fridge and prevent and "science experiments" that would have grossed me out!
Well, we stayed in Austin for 10 days, and then headed over to grandma's house in Kingwood. Grandma was in Bamph, Canada, but we thought she might have power, according the CenterPoint Energy's prediction. But, she didn't. So, we decided to come back home. With no power, mom and dad put a mattress on the tile floor figuring that I might be more comfortable down there. That night, I didn't sleep well at all. It was just too hot for my little body. All I'm used to is airconditioning. So, the next morning, mom called Aunt Kerrie's mom, Julie Illanne, who lived in Cypress, TX. We spent two nights at the Illanne's house. On Thursday, mom and I went over to Uncle Kevin and Nanna's house, because they had power. On Friday around noon, our neighbor Stephanie called us and told us that we had power. That's 15 days without power. Although we had power, we decided to stay with the Schwoerers and watch the presidential debate. We were disappointed in McCain's performance. Obama sure out shown him. We are worried that there is a high probability that Obama might be our next president. At least I'll be able to say that I was born the year that a republican was president and Hurricane Ike ravished through our home town and neighborhood.
I know it sounds silly but mom and I went to Kroger for the first time this month. We had never been because mom was too worried that I would cry...but I didn't. I just sat in my infant carrier and looked around. Who are we kidding, I just stared at the lights the whole time.
Let's see, other developments. Oh, I grew out of my newborn cry. I'm such a big boy. I now have this cry that mom calls my "fake cry." However, it works! I am trying more and more to get my fist in my mouth. Mom doesn't let me though.
Next week, on October 8th, mom goes back to work. I will go to Aunt Joy's house who will watch me while mommy and daddy are at work. I'm excited about spending time with my cousin Penny, but I'll miss mommy a lot.
Well, that's all for now.
-J
However, the biggest event that happened to my at 2 months old, was Hurricane Ike. Hurricane Ike was scheduled to hit Galveston and then head over to Corpus Christi on September 12th. Mom and dad planned to stay in Houston since the storm really wouldn't hit us. Even when the storm decided to hit Houston, mom and dad said we'll stay. Then, Uncle Kevin, Nanna and Arianna came over and we all decided to head up to Dallas. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott in Las Collinas, just outside of Dallas for two nights. Then, mommy called Uncle Jimmy in Austin Texas. We then drove to Austin and stayed with Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Kerrie and Hayden and Tyler. I had so much fun playing with my cousins. On Monday, September 15th, we went and watched Uncle Jimmy coach Hayden's 3-year old soccer team. Tyler, just 20 months old, thought he was 3 as well. He loved kicking the soccer ball around on the field. Daddy thinks Tyler will be a running back one day. While we were in Austin, we went to Dr. Rice for my 2 month checkup. At 2 months, I weighed 12.6oz (75th percentile) and 23 & 1/4 in length (50th percentile).
While we were in Austin, Aunt Joy and Uncle Jeff went and checked on our house for us. There was no damage. Joy was nice enough to clean out the fridge and prevent and "science experiments" that would have grossed me out!
Well, we stayed in Austin for 10 days, and then headed over to grandma's house in Kingwood. Grandma was in Bamph, Canada, but we thought she might have power, according the CenterPoint Energy's prediction. But, she didn't. So, we decided to come back home. With no power, mom and dad put a mattress on the tile floor figuring that I might be more comfortable down there. That night, I didn't sleep well at all. It was just too hot for my little body. All I'm used to is airconditioning. So, the next morning, mom called Aunt Kerrie's mom, Julie Illanne, who lived in Cypress, TX. We spent two nights at the Illanne's house. On Thursday, mom and I went over to Uncle Kevin and Nanna's house, because they had power. On Friday around noon, our neighbor Stephanie called us and told us that we had power. That's 15 days without power. Although we had power, we decided to stay with the Schwoerers and watch the presidential debate. We were disappointed in McCain's performance. Obama sure out shown him. We are worried that there is a high probability that Obama might be our next president. At least I'll be able to say that I was born the year that a republican was president and Hurricane Ike ravished through our home town and neighborhood.
I know it sounds silly but mom and I went to Kroger for the first time this month. We had never been because mom was too worried that I would cry...but I didn't. I just sat in my infant carrier and looked around. Who are we kidding, I just stared at the lights the whole time.
Let's see, other developments. Oh, I grew out of my newborn cry. I'm such a big boy. I now have this cry that mom calls my "fake cry." However, it works! I am trying more and more to get my fist in my mouth. Mom doesn't let me though.
Next week, on October 8th, mom goes back to work. I will go to Aunt Joy's house who will watch me while mommy and daddy are at work. I'm excited about spending time with my cousin Penny, but I'll miss mommy a lot.
Well, that's all for now.
-J
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Now I'm one month old
Wow, it's been a busy month. I have been busy gaining weight that I lost in the hospital. Now I weigh 10lbs, 4 oz and I'm 21 & 1/4 inches long. Additionally, I have learned to coo and open my eyes. Speaking of eyes, mom says that their like pools in the deep blue sea. My hair is now turning red.
Grandpa came to visit me from Maine. He helped mom give me a bath. We took a trip to Babies R Us to buy me a stroller. A little out of character for me, I began crying on the way to the store. Mommy turned on Vivaldi, and I stopped crying. At the store, I cried and let everyone know who I was. Mom didn't feed me enough so I wasn't happy. I do like to eat.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Hello World, My Name Is Jackson!
I was born on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:55AM at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas. At birth, I weighed 8lbs 15.4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. My hair is brown (which I get from my daddy) and my eyes are blue. I have big hands and feet like my mommy.
Living in Houston is not too bad - warm like my mommy's belly. Most of the time I sleep and eat and sleep and eat some more.
I have had many vistors stop by to meet me. Grandma, Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Kerrie, Cousin Hayden, Tyler and Penny, Uncle Bruce, Aunt Anna and Uncle Kevin, Aunt Joy and Uncle Jeff, the neighbors and gosh, a ton of people. What was really cool was when I got to see my grandpa in the computer at the hospital. Something about a web-cam, I think.
Well, time for a nap. Talk to you soon!
Living in Houston is not too bad - warm like my mommy's belly. Most of the time I sleep and eat and sleep and eat some more.
I have had many vistors stop by to meet me. Grandma, Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Kerrie, Cousin Hayden, Tyler and Penny, Uncle Bruce, Aunt Anna and Uncle Kevin, Aunt Joy and Uncle Jeff, the neighbors and gosh, a ton of people. What was really cool was when I got to see my grandpa in the computer at the hospital. Something about a web-cam, I think.
Well, time for a nap. Talk to you soon!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
It's Almost Time
Today mommy is 38 weeks pregnant. I now weigh just over 7.5lbs. Mom and dad are very proud of me because I've been such a good and healthy baby so far. I'm making my way to the birth canal and can't wait for my parents to hold and play with me! My due date is scheduled for July 21st - which is daddy's birthday. Dad says it's OK if I'm born on his birthday because he has had enough of them already. Daddy's funny.
Mommy's co-workers threw her a surprise baby shower today. Now I'm bouncing around mommy's belly enjoying the sugar from the cake and punch. Mom has such nice friends and co-workers.
Mommy's co-workers threw her a surprise baby shower today. Now I'm bouncing around mommy's belly enjoying the sugar from the cake and punch. Mom has such nice friends and co-workers.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Preparing for baby Jackson
At 36 weeks, mommy is feeling some minor contractions, called Braxton Hicks. These are signs that baby Jackson will be here soon.
Mommy had a great pregnancy and will miss feeling me kick and hiccup. She's pretty smart because she knew I was a boy right from the beginning. Daddy was really excited to learn the good news because now he has a buddy to play sports with. One day when I'm old enough, daddy will take me to an LSU football game.
Mommy says that the baby shower was great and we got everything we need to keep me happy and healthy. Grandma bought me my crib which mommy says will be my bed until I grow up. Grandpa bought me a car seat which will last until I'm a big boy! Grandpa's motto is: "Health and safety first," so he was more than happy to buy me a car seat to keep me safe. Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Kerrie bought me my little All Star sports crib bedding. Friends and family bought me clothes, a high chair, decorations for my room and more. The nursery is a sports theme and it looks great! Uncle Kevin, Aunt Anna, and Aunt Tootie painted my nursery blue. Aunt Joy made curtains that dad thinks are cool. Everyone is looking forward to meeting me!
Books mom and dad really enjoyed reading are: "Baby Bargains", "Baby Wise", "Nutrition For A Healthy Pregnancy", "Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week", "What To Expect When Expecting" and more. Mom also liked websites such as http://www.baby2see.com/.
Mom didn't have too many strange cravings. She liked to eat a lot of yogurt, as well as hot dogs with sauerkraut. Unfortunately, she didn't like to eat meat and green vegetables, which normally she loves. I don't take it personally. I'm sure I will like to eat both meat and green vegetables and grow up to be big and strong. I have really enjoyed getting to know mommy and appreciate the warm home she has provided for me over the past nine months. We listen to Vivaldi in the car which the experts say should help with my neurological development and IQ. Daddy likes to tell me he loves me and gives me lots of kisses. All of us like playing the kicking game too. Maybe I'll be a soccer player like the doctor said I will.
Hope to see you soon!
Mommy had a great pregnancy and will miss feeling me kick and hiccup. She's pretty smart because she knew I was a boy right from the beginning. Daddy was really excited to learn the good news because now he has a buddy to play sports with. One day when I'm old enough, daddy will take me to an LSU football game.
Mommy says that the baby shower was great and we got everything we need to keep me happy and healthy. Grandma bought me my crib which mommy says will be my bed until I grow up. Grandpa bought me a car seat which will last until I'm a big boy! Grandpa's motto is: "Health and safety first," so he was more than happy to buy me a car seat to keep me safe. Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Kerrie bought me my little All Star sports crib bedding. Friends and family bought me clothes, a high chair, decorations for my room and more. The nursery is a sports theme and it looks great! Uncle Kevin, Aunt Anna, and Aunt Tootie painted my nursery blue. Aunt Joy made curtains that dad thinks are cool. Everyone is looking forward to meeting me!
Books mom and dad really enjoyed reading are: "Baby Bargains", "Baby Wise", "Nutrition For A Healthy Pregnancy", "Your Pregnancy Week-by-Week", "What To Expect When Expecting" and more. Mom also liked websites such as http://www.baby2see.com/.
Mom didn't have too many strange cravings. She liked to eat a lot of yogurt, as well as hot dogs with sauerkraut. Unfortunately, she didn't like to eat meat and green vegetables, which normally she loves. I don't take it personally. I'm sure I will like to eat both meat and green vegetables and grow up to be big and strong. I have really enjoyed getting to know mommy and appreciate the warm home she has provided for me over the past nine months. We listen to Vivaldi in the car which the experts say should help with my neurological development and IQ. Daddy likes to tell me he loves me and gives me lots of kisses. All of us like playing the kicking game too. Maybe I'll be a soccer player like the doctor said I will.
Hope to see you soon!
How mom and dad met
On October 18, 2004, mom met dad at Aunt Anna and Uncle Kevin's house in Houston, Texas. Dad, who is Anna's older brother, was home on leave from Iraq. Dad is a veteran of the United States Army 82nd Airborne division stationed in Ft. Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He served as a paralegal for 4 years in the Army - one year of which was spent in Baghdad, Iraq.
In December, 2004, dad moved to Houston to begin his career post-Army, and get to know mom better. On Memorial Day weekend, 2005, dad proposed to mom on Lake Houston as the sun was setting. Just over a year later, on June 3, 2006, mom and dad got married at Heaven on Earth in Missouri City, Texas.
2 years has passed since then, and mom and dad are anxiously awaiting my arrival.
In December, 2004, dad moved to Houston to begin his career post-Army, and get to know mom better. On Memorial Day weekend, 2005, dad proposed to mom on Lake Houston as the sun was setting. Just over a year later, on June 3, 2006, mom and dad got married at Heaven on Earth in Missouri City, Texas.
2 years has passed since then, and mom and dad are anxiously awaiting my arrival.
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