One week old....

Today Levi is one week old! I can't believe how quickly the week flew by, considering we've been awake about 80% of that time. LOL We are loving our little guy and can't stop marveling at his wonderful, tiny, amazing little self. We are very blessed! Also today at his weight check he had gained two ounces in two days so we are offically gaining weight and hope that by next Thursday he'll be back to his birth weight and right on track.

And a wee little man was he...

    Today we took Levi in for a weight check and our little man weighed just 5 lb. 12.6oz. From now forward though, he should begin gaining at a good rate!

Levi's Life - Day Four

This time last week I couldn't imagine what life would be like with Levi and now we don't know what we'd do without him!

Rebecca like holding Levi "without a blanket" and she couldn't wait to pick an outfit for him this morning.

This preemie outfit still has some room left.

Playtime with big sister. At this rate his first words just might be the lyrics to "Do, Re, Mi"

He hasn't actually spent much time in the bassinet. I'd rather hold him all day and night, but this is what he'd look like if he did sleep here. ;-)

Levi's first days!

Compared to our boppy pillow, Levi looks like a peanut!

Proud daddy!

Newborn size onesies fit pretty good, but other newborn size stuff he is still quite big on Levi!

Bright eyes.....usually only seen during the midnight hours.

He looks so small in Aaron's arms.

Mommy likes taking pics of her little guy.

This was my sanity saving project over the last month......thanks to my hubby I have learned to crochet!

My daughter and son......that's fun to say!!!

Daddy getting him dressed to go home.

Matching outfits so that everyone is properly labeled.

Rebecca is so fascinated by her brother.

Our peanut in his carseat.

Taking him to the car.

Waiting for said, car.....

First picture at home!!!

Levi's favorite way to sleep is tucked into mommy's shirt, its warm and oh so sweet!

Levi Warren, meet the world!

Levi  4:00pm   18 inches    6lb. 5oz.   

Rebecca- Certified Big Sister

Tonight Rebecca attended her big sister class at the hospital. She now has a certificate announcing her completion of the 'progam'. It was a really cute class! ( Yes, I broke some rules, but hated to miss a much anticipated occasion.) Afterward we ran into CVS and she told the cashier all about having to wash your hands before holding a baby, and about the baby's cord. LOL

 

Learning to hold baby gently, and talk quietly.

We took a 'hike' through the hospital, equipped with binoculars for finding babies. Sure enough there was a new little girl in the nursery......Rebecca was quite impressed.

Tada!

We made it!

Today marks 37 weeks gestation and full term status for Levi! We are so grateful that he has stayed healthy this past month and all of the ultrasounds and tests have been going great! He even gave us a little smile during the 3D portion of last Thursday's ultrasound. It looked to me like he knows he's been ornery. ;-) We are scheduled for a Thursday aftternoon c-section and are anxious to meet out little guy. Rebecca is still really excited, although I know she doesn't quite understand the meaning of 'two days'. Wednesday night she gets to go to her big sister class at the hospital. Talk about just in time! We had originally signed her up for the April class, but moved it to May when we got the chance to join daddy during his trip to Georgia. I never thought at the time that May18th would be so close to baby day, but you just never can really make a plan with a baby. LOL At least the information won't be old, she'll be putting all the new tips into practice right away. We'll be posting pictures soon and by this time next week we should be happily settled back home as a family of four!

Date Night with Daddy & etc.

The last few weeks have given Aaron and Rebecca ample opportunity for daddy/daughter dates. Rebecca has been really enjoying all the special attention and I would almost guess she'll be sorry to see me cutting in on her time in another month. Her favorite places for dates include Mr. Gatti's (a pizza place similar to Chuck-e-Cheese) and Grandy's (a resaturant most comparable to KFC), but nothing can top Chik-fil-a! Last night they were having their monthly kids night, complete with clowns, face painting, balloons, and free mini shakes. She looks like she'd had a good time!

I'm so excited about the rose bushes in our backyard. We have two yellow bushes, and three pink ones in varying shades! This is one of the rare blooms that escaped Rebecca's scissors. She loves to cut them and bring them in to me, and who can blame her?! What good are flowering bushes if you can't pick them?

I actually got Levi's room all put together just a couple days before I was sentenced to rest. At the time I was a little ahead of things, but looking back I am SO glad I got it done while I still could. Now we just need our little man to complete the room. LOL

Yes, the 'e' is crooked and I can't get it to hang straight so let's just say it looks cute that way, shall we?

Just  a fraction of the ultrasound pictures on display. I think tomorrow's u/s makes number 8, and I have more pictures than I know what to do with!

We found some vintage Mickey Mouse postcards on ebay and with a little scrapbook paper, and some half price frames from Hobby Lobby, came up with a cheap way to keep the Mickey theme going.

       

A laugh for today!

Dear Baby,

We've been getting a number of complaints from your neighbors lately. In particular the bladder, the ribcage, and the lower back all have submitted very harshly worded complaints about your rowdy behavior and lack of respect for space. Please remember that while you are only a temporary tenant your neighbors are all permanent residents. Your courteous treatment is requested. And while we're talking about it, your lease is going to expire very shortly and will NOT be renewed. I hope you've been collecting boxes, we will not hesitate to call in the authorities if you do not vacate the property in a timely manner.
Thank you, we hope you've enjoyed your stay,

The Management

P.S. Would love to give credit to the author of this note, but it was something I found on a pregnancy message board and the author is unknown.

One day at a time....

We're more than halfway through week three of bedrest (okay I'm not in bed, but the recliner has become a best friend), and its appears that is exactly what Levi wanted from me. Several of my symptoms have subsided and Levi seems to be growing happily in my belly. I'd love to get back to our usual days, but the doctor says to keep it parked, because its working. ;-) We hope we don't have to disturb him too soon, but within the next 2-3 weeks we will surely be greeting our little guy! Rebecca is as excited as anyone and talks to him a lot asking what he's up to in there. She's been a great little nurse and friend the past few weeks. I can't believe how well she's adjusted to our new non-routine, non-active life. Daddy has been doing a great job with the house and with taking his little girl out for lots of date nights as well! We'll let you all know when Levi makes his appearance and fill you in on all the details of Rebecca's life as a big sister!