Just thought I would post this relaxing photo. And no, not all moments in childhood are like this. Kerry and I are really enjoying the Digital Cannon Rebel.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Time to relax
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Cara Leigh Newsome
Cara Leigh Newsome was born 6/20 at 2:55PM CST weighing 7lb 13oz. Congrads to the Eric and Misty! Check out their blog at Newsome Blog.
Fun in the tub
Last night Joshua got his first real bath. Before we were always using a damp cloth and some soap so this was a big change for him. He seemed to enjoy it for the most part, no real screaming, just some funny faces. Of course shortly after this he filled his diaper and spit-up, but it was nice to have him clean for those few minutes.
Monday, June 19, 2006
The gift of sleep
Saturday night Kerry’s parents gave us a great gift. They watched Joshua all night while Kerry and I slept. Anyone who has kids knows this is a HUGE gift and can’t thank them enough. I woke up Sunday feeling like I could lift a car. And yes, that is a 20-pound cat sneaking up on Joshua in the picture. The question is whether he is more interested in the baby or what he is eating.
The Bug
Kerry and I use the nickname “bug” for Joshua. This picture should explain it all. I should note that this position is very calming for him and makes for easy and stylish travel.
Friday, June 16, 2006
3 weeks old
Yesterday (Thursday, Jun 16) Joshua was 3 weeks old. Looking back at the pictures it is amazing how much he has changed both in appearances and personality.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Movies Movies
The past few weeks Kerry and I have been renting movies like mad from the Blockbuster down the street. Since one of us usually has to be holding Joshua movies are a great way to pass the time. So every few days I’ll go pick up 3 new ones. Here are a few we have seen that we can recommend:
Unfinished Life
Match Point
Chicken Little
Glory Road
TransAmerica
The Producers
Shop Girl
The Chronicles of Narnia
King Kong
Derailed
A History of Violence
Proof
There are many others, but due to exhaustion I can’t remember. I will update this as it comes to mind. If we keep renting at this rate I may look into one of the online movie stores.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A time to read
Our normal routine at night is wake up when Joshua is ready to feed, feed and change him. Then rock him back to sleep in our nursery. The back to sleep process usually takes between 30 min to an hour and a half depending on how he is feeling. When its my turn I usually like to use this time to read. Since you do this several times a night the reading time can really add up. I just finished “Primary Colors” which is a great book written about the life of a fictional politician. It was published as written by anonymous, but later found out to be the former editor of Business Week. It really has nothing to do with political opinions, as every instance of “Democrat” could be replaced with “Republican” and the story would be exactly the same. Rather it shows you how the people behind the candidates live their lives and play the game. The reader is taken through the gruling year of a presidential campain and shown the ups and downs and how people have to dedicate their lives to deal with both. Its pretty interesting and a good read. Now I’m really excited because I just picked up Nick Hornby’s new book “A Long Way Down”. He is one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to dive into this one. If you have never read any of his books, I recommend starting out with either “High Fidelity ” or “About a Boy”.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Grand Parent time
Saturday Kerry’s parents came to visit us, or really to visit Joshua. It was a great day, Kerry and I got to go out for lunch while they had some grand parents time and I was able to go for a long run (8+miles). And of course Joshua just soaked up all the attention.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Summary of the last week
So now that Kerry, Joshua, and I are home and have time to catch our breath, I thought I would give a little update on what has been happening the last few days. Wednesday May 24th 7:30am – We had a routine ultrasound to determine Joshua’s current weight. This ultrasound showed he was small for his gestational age. Since he is only 3 days from full-term the doctor’s decide to induce. 10:00am – We are fully admitted to the University Women’s Hospital Birth Unit and Kerry begins a petosin drip. 8:00pm – Kerry is fully dilated and a faced. She begins to push. Thursday May 25th 12:30am – Doctors decide to perform a C-section (for those keeping track, that is after 4.5 hours of pushing). 1:34am – Joshua is lifted over the curtain and Kerry and I see him for the first time. Since Kerry had a fever, combined with Joshua’s weight, he is admitted to the Holden NICU. Friday May 26th Kerry and Joshua receives antibiotics for fevers and Joshua stays in the NICU so he can be monitored and gain weight. Saturday May 27th Morning - Joshua is released from the NICU. 9:00pm – Joshua is re-admitted to the NICU because of a few serious issues. A bit of a scare that I won’t go into. Sunday May 28th 10:00am – Joshua is released from the NICU and allowed to stay in the hospital room with Kerry and I. Monday May 29th Joshua and Kerry are released from the hospital and we go home. So it’s been a busy week. Overall Kerry and I were very impressed with the University of Michigan Mother-Baby Unit and the Holden NICU. Those people really know how to keep on top of things and provide very good care. A big thanks to the nurses who took care of Kerry during and after the birth, they were nothing short of amazing. Also, a HUGE thanks to Rachel, Kerry’s sister. She was in the room before, during, and after the birth and was a HUGE help. She was completely giving of herself for Kerry and Joshua, already starting out to be a great ante! The grandparents were also a wonderful help. Both sides pitched in to provide support during the last week. My mother stayed with us until Wednesday spoiling me with home-cooking and a clean house. Thanks Mom!
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