One Month and Counting

I can't believe that Evan is already a month old. It does not seem like it was a month ago, but then again it seems like it was forever ago when I was in the hospital. However, it has probably been the hardest month in my life. It is getting better!

It has been so amazing to watch as Evan grow and change over this past month. He now weighs over 10lbs and seems to gain 5oz daily...not really, but it feels like it! He does not have trouble eating.

We have learned to let Evan sleep in his car seat at night for now since he will not sleep in the cradle. He is such a loud sleeper!!! But I have learned to tune it out.

I have been really surprised how much Evan loves taking a bath!! He will just lay there and seems so content. I am glad that is not something I have to battle with.

Developmentally Evan has amazed me!!! He has found his hands and will hold them together while eating. He can lay on his tummy and push himself up and turn his head from side to side. He has shown that sweet smile a few times, but we are still working on that. He also discovered his voice..he now cries really loud. I can't wait until his sweet personality is revealed more and more!!!

Jason and I have learned that parenthood is not possible without the help of God. I have learned that in all times I must trust that he will give me the motivation for each day.

I am so excited about this weekend...we are going home for the first time!! Evan will get to meet lots of new people!!!

Our Blessing

OK...so it has been almost three weeks since little Evan was born and I finally feel like I am getting back to normal. So I'll start from the delivery (well try).

On December 27, Evan arrived by Cesarean section due to his head being turned in the wrong position. Having a c-section was tough, but I tried not to let it get me down. However, Evan was a healthy little boy and has done great with nursing. Nursing was tough the first week but he has got it down now.

Over the past three weeks it has been amazing to watch him change and grow. He smiles and laughs while sleeping...that just makes me smile!!! He holds his head up while lying on my shoulder. But my favorite is his faces when he stretches!! I just enjoy watching him. He has started staying awake more during the day and I enjoy playing with him. I can't wait until he will start laughing and cooing when we play.

The thing that has been so amazing to me is his weight gain. We started at 7lbs 3oz.... He now weighs 8lbs 12oz! WOW! He is such a good eater.

The struggle we are having is getting him to sleep in his cradle...he does not like it because it is so open. We have tried wrapping him and we even bought a wedge...but he hates it! So currently we are letting him sleep in his car seat...he seems to enjoy it. Speaking of sleeping...he does great most nights! He sleeps about 4 or 5 hours at a time.

Well I feel like I am rambling so I'll stop now... All in all things are going great with mommy, daddy, and Evan!

Picture's of my little man....

HE HAS ARRIVED!!!!

Little Evan arrived December 27, 2008 at 11:13pm. He weighed 7 lbs 3 oz. 21 3/4 inches long.