1 year ago today

was the first ultrasound of Jax..............




one of many happy moments within the last year!


(What a difference a year has made)

4 months & 2 days old

Sorry for being a slacker but we've been pretty busy over here. Jax turned 4 months old on Friday so we had his 4 month check that very day (insert sad face here). I will get back to that visit but currently, we are in Miami!!!! He did soooo good on the plane. Slept about 90% of the time, whined very little and had a total of about 5 minutes of crying. I can't complain AT ALL. He had his first pool experience today as well, & it's something he is getting used to. He was very tired & crabby when we first came down so the initial reaction wasn't a good one. After a brief nap & some food, he did much better the second time around. Once home, I will post pictures.

Ok, on to his doctor appointment. It was the single worst experience of my life. I never want to see him in pain like that again. On another note, he weighs 15.6 pounds & is 25" long. He is perfectly average. He has been sleeping in his crib for a few weeks & started sleeping through the night. He's such a good lil man. Doctor said I can start him on rice cereal if I want, so we will see how I feel once were home. I don't want to rush anything.

Well, I'm going to sleep so we are nice & refreshed for tomorrows adventures.
Check back soon for new pictures.

XOXO,
Jax's Mommy

He's getting sooooo big

I'm loving every minute of this little guy. He's getting so big, so smart, & so fun. It's amazing how every day he's doing new things. He is no longer in his "baby" tub with the sling, he's in his big boy tub holing himself up. He LOVES it!!! I can't wait until he can go in the pool. He's now playing in his Baby Einstein bouncer, sitting in his Bumbo and grabbing toys. Here are a few recent pictures.

XOXO,
Jax's mommy

Sorry I'm a slacker

First I'm going to get a little sappy. I am so in love with this little boy. He makes me smile so much. He is such a happy guy and I can't get enough of him. I love this poem, so I wanted to share.
Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom
I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

So I weighed Mr. Jax today and he weighs 14.4 pounds (50-75%) and he is 25" long (75%). He is getting soooo big! We got his professional 3 month pictures taken, and he was not in the best of moods, but, being as photogenic as he is, we still go good ones! Hope you enjoy! Also, he rolled over for the first time for his Daddy on Saturday!!!!

XOXO,
Jax & his mommy

Omg he is 3 months old!

Well, the last 3 months have been the most amazing time for us. He is the best little guy anyone could ever ask for. He always so happy and smiley, even at 5 in the morning when I'm changing his diaper. I couldn't get mad at him if I tried. He started sleeping 7 hours over night, had alittle relaspe last night only sleeping 4-1/2, but it sure beats 2 & 3 hours. He is also getting so big. I'm going to weigh him tomorrow. I will also post his...3 month pictures! I'm so excited.

Thanks for checking in on us, and don't forget to check back tomorrow!!!

XOXO,
Jax & his mommy

Hello!

Good morning,
Jax is now 10 weeks and 3 days old. He is such a little doll! He's been sleeping through 1 feeding over night, meaning I've olny been getting up once! That's been wonderful! He is so alert and playful, it just too cute! He loves his swing and bouncer. I've been giving him more tummy time so he can get nice and strong. Everything has been so wonderful, we are truly lucky!

Here's a recent picture of my little man.

XOXO,
Jax's mommy

Shot Day

Sorry I haven't been a good blogger lately, I just really don't have much time. I'd rather cuddle with lil man than blog, ha. Anyway, Jax is now 9 weeks old!!!! We had his 2 month doctor appointment today and he got 4 shots :( I had to leave the room because I couldn't stand it, but Dale said he cried for a minute and was fine. He's a trooper. Since last month, Jax has made a trip to the zoo! It was fun, but very hot. He was joined by lots of friends!
Jax
Mommy
Uncle Bobby
Grandma
Uncle Garrett
Aunt Ashley
Uncle Scotty
Aunt Nicky
Isaac
Dylan
Jean
Jonas
Aunt Mary Ann
Jamie
Jacob
Chase

So at his 9 week mark, he weighs 12 pounds 3 ounces and is 23-1/2"! He's getting so big. Here are a few pics from the last few days & Easter.

XOXO
Mommy & Jax