More pics

Here are a few more pictures of Mae at 3 weeks. We just started using the "serious" swaddle blanket last night to keep her flailing arms from hitting her in the face and waking her up. She looks like she's in a straight jacket but it really helps her sleep well...so we are all fans of the swaddle around here!

Mae also loves her pacifier which we are also thankful for since it really calms her down and helps her sleep. We think she looks like Maggie Simpson though since it's just about as big as her face and it moves so much and makes a lot of noise when she sucks it.

Here's Mae in her stroller on a walk. We were going every day last week but it's gotten a little colder this week...we both really like to get out of the house and get some fresh air.

Today we had some official "tummy time" to work on Mae's head control. She did pretty well...

...but it really took it out of her...

Tex even had to stop by and check out what was going on. pretty exciting day around here.

Here's a shot of me and Mae. We need to get some more of these...I had to take this one with my camera phone just to have a picture of us together.

This shot was just too cute. I love her smile! Her eyes are even a little open in this one. Can't wait for that first all out smile!

Eventful Midnight Hour

So, last night we had very eventful early morning hours...and it wasn't because of Mae. Jason actually fell asleep on the couch after dinner and then woke up around 11:30 to get some water before heading to bed. Apparently, he got up too quickly and gulped down too much water and ended up passing out. He fell pretty hard and hit his head either on the counter or stove and made the absolute loudest noise. I was up with Mae about to feed her and ran into the kitchen to find him lying on the floor and the back of his head covered in blood. Needless to say, I was screaming and scared but he came to after only a few seconds and we made our way to the emergency room. Thankfully Julie is still here and could stay with Mae all night since we didn't get home from the hospital until 5 am.

Jason had lots of tests run and everything looks fine. The doctor said sometimes you can just faint like that. He did have to have 16 stitches since he cut his head pretty good-- it's about a 3 inch horiztonal gash in the middle of the back of his head. We are so thankful that's all that it is though.

It was very scary and made for an eventful night...and such a great Valentine's Day:) If you're interested I have pictures but I won't post them here....

Two week update

Mae had her official two week doctor's appointment yesterday and passed everything with flying colors! She has gained back all of her birth weight, plus one ounce. We are so proud since she had lost a pound after she was born. We also got the go-ahead from the doctor to not wake her up at night to eat every 3 hours...now she will wake us up when she's hungry. Last night she went 5 hours, so we're hoping that keeps up!

Grandma Julie and Aunt Kelli are here now too, and they have been such great help! They are so sweet to Mae. She's definitely getting spoiled, but I guess that's what grandmothers and aunts are for. We'll post some pictures with them soon.

I'm only going to post one more picture right now. It's the first one capturing Mae's precious smile. Of course, this only happens when she's sleeping. She apparently finds herself more amusing than any of us right now.

10 days old!

I have not been very good in keeping up with the blog so far-- hopefully I'll get better as I figure out our routine. So far, the first 10 days with Mae have been great! Jason and I both feel like it's so much better than we could have ever imagined. It's amazing how much you can love someone instantly! It's been the most fulfilling and joyful week-- of course, with ups and downs along the way but it's been wonderful. We've been lucky so far that Mae is a pretty good eater and sleeper. We hope it continues!

My mom has been here for the last week and just left yesterday. We were so thankful for her help and were a little nervous to be on our own. But, last night actually went pretty well so I think we'll make it. Jason's mom (and, actually, dad and sister) are coming this weekend to help out for a few days. We can't wait for them to get here!

Here are a few pictures from the last 10 days. This first one is my favorite so far since her eyes are open and she looks like a little angel...at least to me.

Watching the golf channel I'm sure...something she will have to get used to!

Here are some from the hospital.