Trip to the Park

Here's Jude in his car seat, waiting to go to the park. He is all bundled up!
He is wearing the hat Melissa made him. It fits perfectly.

This was taken when we were walking around the lake at Tom Brown Park. He slept the whole time we were there even though it was really bumpy.
Here he is sleeping. He got himself in this position on his side. I thought it was too cute! He is growing up so fast.

He is still waking up about every 2 hours throughout the night. Jeremy has really been helping me though by giving him a bottle of pumped milk when I just can't get myself out of bed. ;) Jude is doing so well. It is amazing to watch him get bigger and put on a little more weight. He is absolutely adorable now with his chubby cheeks. We should have some Thanksgiving pictures up in about 1 week from now so stay tuned for those!

1 Month Old!!!

Today Jude is officially 1 month old. I can't believe how big he is getting. He is starting to get some fat on him so he has some chubby cheeks now. ;) He is absolutely adorable. He got his circumcision done yesterday. I stayed in the room with him and he was actually really good. He cried of course but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be. Dr. Hall performed the circumcision.

Jude is eating about 3 ounces of food at every feeding which is alot more than he used to eat. Keeping up with his eating habits is a full time job! He still wakes up about every 2 to 3 hours through the night. He has been using his swing more during the day and he loves it.

I ended up doing really well on my test this past Friday so that was a relief. I really wasn't sure how it was going to work out. I feel a little more confident now that I can be a good mom and do well in school at the same time...it's just going to take some work. But, everything good in life takes work so I am ready and willing. Without the support and encouragement of our amazing friends and family this would not be possible. Know that we appreciate you all more than you could ever know and we continuously thank God for you.

Back by Popular Demand

Sorry for the hiatus...things have been a little busy around here. ;) Since this is a post-test weekend, I figured I had no excuse not to update the blog. Jude is doing awesome! He has been to the doctor three times since coming home from the hospital. The last time he received a great report. He has surpassed his birth weight (his last weight was 5 lb 14 oz) and his color is looking much better. He has been breastfeeding well and sleeping pretty good too. We celebrated his first Halloween, but of course I forgot to take pictures. He didn't have a costume though so that's ok. On Monday Jude will be four weeks old. I can't believe how the time has flown by. School has been going well (I guess we will know for sure once I get my test grade back from Friday). It has been awesome having Jeremy here with Jude while I am at school. It takes so much stress off of me. Jeremy has been absolutely amazing with Jude, I couldn't ask for a better husband. ;) He loves being a daddy!

I have my post-partum appointment this Wednesday and Jude is also getting circumsized then. I feel bad for the little guy. Jude's next doctor's appointment after that is not until December 11th when he will receive his first round of shots.

As of this weekend, Jude has finally been able to meet all of his grandparents! We can't wait for him to meet the rest of the family and spend more time with everyone. Thanks for all of your support and keep praying for us...especially around 3 am if you happen to be up then. ;)

Here are some pics since the last time I posted...some of them are from his very first car ride and his very first bath!!