Family Baby Pics

The ladies at Chad's office had a baby shower for me and asked for baby photos of both Chad and myself. So thanks to the help of our mothers, these were dug up.

We think I look just like Lucas in these two pictures.

Extra Special!

Friday was an extra special day for me and the best since we've had Lucas. I had my six-week postpartum follow-up appointment. It felt so strange going to my doctor's office not pregnant and I felt really sad. The nurses kindly asked, "How is the baby doing?" They also asked why I didn't bring him in because "usually the babies are brought in so we can see them." I told my nurse that I wasn't sure what the protocol was for the follow-up visit so I decided not to bring him. I was also thinking that it would have been a little difficult to take care of him, have an exam, and talk to the doctor all at the same time. Plus, leaving him home was extra special because it was the first time that he and Chad had time together, alone, without me! Chad was in charge of a feeding too which was the first and he was fully prepared for that.

When my doctor came into the room, he hugged me which I thought was so nice. He doesn't really seem like the hugger-type so it was extra special. We talked about the baby and I gave him a card that Chad and I signed with a picture of Lucas. He liked it and said that he would hang it in his office next to the other pictures of the babies that he has delivered over the years. He also shared that he and his wife are expecting their first baby next fall.

I basically fought back tears the entire time I was in the office.

Seeing my doctor brought me back a bit to Lucas's birthday. It was such a positive experience. I am so glad that my doctor who followed me throughout my pregnancy was there to deliver Lucas. It was really by chance. He is part of a huge practice and he happened to be on call the night my water broke which was not his usual on-call night. He was excited to be there and Chad and I were excited he was there.

I guess I consider him an extra special person since he brought our little man into this world! Thank you Dr. K!

I was also able to stop by two stores for some quick shopping while I was out. I used a Macy's gift card I had received for my birthday from Chad's mom and strolled through Walgreens while waiting for prescriptions to be filled. It felt great to get out and interact with other people!

The night was topped off by the fact that Lucas slept in his bassinet all night long for the first time! He of course woke up for feedings but went right back to sleep after each one. He only woke up three times throughout the night rather than his usual five.

Yep, it was extra special!

Visit from Grandma & Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa Kendrick came for a week-long visit a couple weeks after Lucas was born. We had a great time and they were such a big help by taking care of Lucas as well as doing the cooking and cleaning. I was even able to leave the house to get my haircut just down the street. They were here for my birthday which made it extra special. We sure missed them when the left. Here are some pictures.

4 Weeks Old!!

Our little guy is four weeks old. The days are going both fast and slow at the same time. Each week comes with new challenges (week 3 - digestive problems; week 4 - general fussiness when not eating or sleeping), but we are hanging in there and managing just fine. Lucas is training us well and we becoming more competent with each passing day! We still think he's the cutest thing ever!! Here are some more of our favorite pictures.

Big weigh in at the doctor's office.

Just being cute.

His prep before a big yawn.

Lucas loves this styroform frog. We placed it on our coffee table and he just hangs out there, kicking his legs.

Relaxing before a diaper change.

Missing this!?

So here are some pictures of me taken the weekend before Lucas was born. I was huge! I really can't believe how big I was and I'm glad I have some pictures as a reminder.
Is it possible that I actually miss this?
Well, I didn't think I could or would, until now. I knew that I didn't mind being pregnant, but I didn't realize that I actually liked it. It feels so weird to have an empty belly and it kind of makes me sad. I walked into work the other day to pick something up. It was the first time I have ever been there as a non-pregnant woman. It felt so bizarre and I didn't feel like myself at all. I guess I was a little out of sorts being there for the first time by myself!
However, we are so happy to have Lucas here. We wondered out loud all the time, "What and who is he going to look like?" "Will he have blond hair or brown hair?"
Now all our questions are answered and it is WONDERFUL!

Checking out the new stroller.

Some of my favorite pictures!!

Our little guy is now two weeks old! Time is already flying by.

His due date is today but we are glad that

we got him early!!

Sleepy boy!

Mom and baby.

Cute little fist.

Both arms and legs crossed.

Big smile!

Lucas Hangin Out