2 weeks already!

So- It's been two weeks.


And since we got to visit our pediatrician twice in his first week, I won't have any official weight/length updates on Grayson until the end of the month. Even though, I MAY stand on the scale with him and get a guesstimate.
One of the biggest changes since I last updated is the amount of time Grayson stays awake for and HOW awake he is -When he's awake, his eyes are WIDE OPEN. Dan says that it looks like he inherited my long eye lashes - so maybe he does have a little me in him. I honestly don't think the child looks like me at all, we'll see in the next couple months if he has my eye and hair color, though. I have a feeling both will be brown.

Within the past week or so Grayson got to meet he Uncle Al, Aunt Michelle, Grandpa Chiulli, Aunt Holly, Aunt Rachael, and Aunt Heather - so it's been pretty busy around here!
Aunt Heather was pretty much a lifesaver and I'll get to that after I give you the Grayson updates

Likes: Still loves to be cuddled
Still LOVES his tummy and being on his playmat
Thanks to Aunt Heather - he NOW likes his swing!
Another Thanks to Aunt Heather -he'll take a Pacifier to calm himself down
Fuzzy blankets
Boppy -it's really good that Aunt Heather came to visit because I never would have used the Boppy the way she helped us use it...and she was only here one day!!
Being in the car
Being Rocked to sleep
Taking a bath - he really enjoys having the warm water being poured over him

Dislikes:
The usual - having a wet diaper
Waiting more then .5 seconds for us to get him his food. He's very impatient
Gas - he has a lot of it. Mylicon has been my savior as of late
Sitting still while awake - I did this to myself. I swear this child will be crawling at like two months. I have video proof of his baby craziness.
Hiccups - OMG - I feel so bad for him. He tries to be o.k with it, but they'll last for half anhour..so he ends up freaking out. Gripe Water has been my other savior.

All in all, Gray's a pretty happy baby as long as he's fed, not wet, and fairly entertained.

My update
I had been feeling pretty great up until about Thursday of this past week. I started to get the chills and not feel so hot, but thought that I was just over reacting.
Friday comes and my dad, holly, and rachael leave - while Heather comes in.
I start to feel pretty gross at this point, really bad chills, headache, ect. I really thought I was just a little overtired, so I asked Heather to watch the little man while I tried to nap..which she obviously did with pleasure. I had taken some Aspirin earlier in the day, so once it kicked in I had felt much better, but by the end of the night I had the chills terribly again.
Finally, Dan made me take my temp and it was 102..OOPS.
I was of course kind of hysterical because I was convinced I got the baby sick somehow...
The next day we call the doc and told her my symptoms and she said I had Mastitis - an infection in my breasts. Lovely.
Thankfully, Heather was AMAZING and took care of Grayson all day Saturday (yes, dan could've done it, but she really wouldn't let him. ha!) I literally couldn't move by Saturday..I felt awful. I couldn't even hold Grayson because my chest hurt so bad. It was so sad.
By Sunday, the antibiotic I was prescribed had kicked in and my fever had gone down a lot....by Monday I had felt better..and Today I have NO PAIN in my chest. YAY!

On another note, this week I decided to take the plunge and go get my summer clothes. It actually wasn't that bad. Everything fits - albeit a little differently - but I like it! I have to go through one more bin of clothes and hopefully that will be it.
While I'm home, I've decided to organize our closets and clothes. Grayson sleeps for 2-3hr increments and this is usually when I'll clean, cook, and workout. I'm thinking the closet project will only take me to the end of this week so I'll have to figure out a next week project.

2 weeks already -some pics

Aunt Holly
Aunt Rachie
Aunt Michelle
Uncle Al
Grayson and Daddy

Grayson's HERE!

OMG. He is seriously amazing...
He arrived Friday July 30th, 2010 at 11:49 am - 8lbs 1 oz and 21 inches long.
He's already grown so much in the 9 days he's been with us. The past couple of days he keeps his eyes open longer and longer.We're not quite sure on the eye color yet - they are currently a hazel-dark blue.

Becoming a parent has been the single best experienced of my life. I never would have imagined the amount of love I have for my little guy, it's truly impressive. I could just stare at him all day. No Joke

Both Dan and I have adjusted really well to having our new addition. Dan has been home the whole week, and it's been awesome...I love having him here and being able to be a family together. He gets to feed Grayson (I'm pumping), change him, cuddle with him, and get to experience the early firsts with me.

A little about Grayson so far:
Left the hospital weighing 7lbs 10 oz

At his one week weigh-in he is at 8lbs and 2 oz


Likes: Cuddles, Kisses, Tummy Time!, Peeing on his changing table - actually- peeing everywhere, hitting himself in the face with his own hands

Doesn't like: A wet diaper
Having his diaper changed
Getting blood taken
Being Hungry

Hair Color: Brownish

Eye Color: Hazel-Dark Blue (for the time being)

How much does he eat: Currently 3 ounces every 2-3 hours. But, I think that will be increasing soon...he's been sucking those down pretty quickly lately.

Now, For the POST PARTUM QUIZ:

• How far along were you when you had your baby? 39 weeks (I was told at the hospital my official due date was actually August 6th, not 4th)
• How long was labor? 11.5 hours
  
• Total weight gain: 23lbs
  
• Total weight loss since: all except 3-5lbs.
  
• Back into your own clothes yet? Well- since my chest is actually even larger now then when I was pregnant - I literally have NO TOPS that fit me, with the exception of the maternity ones that I had. My pre-preg pants fit, some of the very fitted ones don't yet fit (they may never since it's mostly my hips they don't fit)
  
• Did you get stretch marks? NONE!
  
• Did you deliver vaginally or by c-section? Vaginally.
• Best moment this week: Seeing Grayson's little eyes open more and more
• What I miss about being pregnant: I don't really think there's anything I miss about being pregnant...
  
• How big is baby: At his one week appt he had surpassed his birthweight and is at 8lbs 2 ounces.
  
• Baby's temperament? Content
  
• What I am looking forward to: when he can interact a little more with us!
  

I will definitely have some pictures in the next blog post!

39 weeks - you can come out now!

Dear Grayson -it's time for you to come out now. I would REALLY like this to be my last pregnancy picture. As of next week, I would love to be posting pictures of YOUR little face. Please make that happen.
Love,
*MOMMY*

If you can't tell, I'm completely done with being pregnant. I actually don't mind it that much, but the thought of going too far past my due date makes me want to cry. I don't sleep because I keep thinking that every movement "might" be a contraction, or "might" be my water breaking. I can only do this for another week or so, and then I'm done. Well, I guess not done - but I'll be really unhappy. Ha.

Here's for the Quiz
How far along: 39 Weeks
Weight Gain: 23 lbs still
Maternity Clothes: Sundresses, Maternity Tank Tops and my pre-preg cheer shorts.
Stretch Marks: Still none!
Movement: I actually still have a lot of movement, which at this point it usually slows down because baby loses room
Food Cravings:still got the ice and orange popsicle thing going on...
What I miss: got my ankles back! but would love to bend over and move around like a normal person.
What I'm looking forward to: FOR GRAYSON TO BE BORN!
Gender: BOY
Belly Button: OUT
Emotions: Frustrated
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, and I've had a couple nights where I've had real contractions, but they've only lasted an hour or two.
Weekly Wisdom: I need to keep myself very busy until this little guy is born or else I'm going to drive myself crazy.

38 Weeks!

38 Weeks - and the exhaustion has set in.

My hair is a mess and I look like a train wreck. I'm sooo tired and sitting at my desk at work is getting harder and harder. I'm going to try to remember to bring in a pillow tomorrow to see if that helps with the back pain. I knew I would hit this wall at some point - I just have to find out what works for the next couple weeks because this guy seems to be pretty comfy in the belly.

On a positive note: I'm miraculously STILL WORKING OUT roughly 4-5 days a week. I actually thought of stopping last week, but then realized that I do jumping jacks and squats as part of my workout and rumor is-that may help induce/progress labor...so I'm gonna keep at it! I DO think it would be kind of neat to say I worked out until the day I gave birth.

Along with my workouts, Dan and I take a half hour to 45 min walk every night. Some nights are harder then others. Tonight, wasn't too good. I was so tired and I kept getting Round Ligament Pain and having to stop. I think the walking + heat just doesn't = positive walking experience.


Here's what your really looking for:

THE QUIZ

How far along: 38 Weeks
Weight Gain: 23 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Sundresses, Maternity Tank Tops and my pre-preg cheer shorts.
Stretch Marks: Still none, which I find hard to believe since my stomach is waaaaayy out there
Movement: all the time
Food Cravings:still got the ice and orange popsicle thing going on
What I miss: Skinny ankles, my old clothes, my back not hurting
What I'm looking forward to: Eggplant Parm at Maggiano's fridaynight (hopefully the labor inducing kind), Cookout Saturday with Friends, and hopefully seeing our baby boy soon!
Gender: BOY
Belly Button: OUT
Emotions: Exhausted.
Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy hormones are CRAZY. The last two weeks I think I cried if Dan looked at me funny. This week - I feel normal.

4 years ago...We got married!

EDIT: 4 years ago TOMMOROW...I'm doing the post tonight since I will NOT be posting tommorow. ha

Warning: picture heavy! You may want to start from the bottom of the post.

Love.

SISTER FAVORITE

Not into posey pictures, but here is ONE


I only posted this because of Dan dancing by himself..hahahaha



Not much has to be said - this is by far, one of our (my sisters and I) favorites


If you were at my wedding, you most likely remember ROSE!


First dance...to this day-Dan always kisses me on the forehead


oh pretty.


Ahhh...first kiss as hubby and wife. WOO HOO


Trying to put the ring on the wrong finger..only me.



Getting ready with my sister

Weekend Fun

Ahhh..so tired!

Dan and I went to the Newport Aquarium yesterday, and it was seriously beautiful and seriously HOT. Thankfully, we didn't stay outside too long..just enough to walk around a little bit and breathe in some fresh air.

Afterwards we headed to Joseph Beth Bookstore to score Grayson some books/toys..and had a late lunch in the bistro that was attached. I've never actually been into Joseph Beth's children's section before, but it's AWESOME! They have tons of educational toys, and it's just a really great atmosphere for little ones.

ANDDD.........

Today, my friends threw an amazing baby shower for me (and Grayson)! Little man got so many nice things -we are soo lucky to have such generous friends!
We now have TONS of diapers, onesies, a tummy time mat, towels, carriage cover, toys...and mommy even got some additions to her Vera Bradley Baby bag!

After the shower, Dan installed the Car Seats, hooked up the monitor, set up the tummy time mat - while I put away all the diapers, clothes, ect.

Dan and I also finished purchasing and packing our bags for the hospital - I have like 17 different outfits for Grayson to come home in. ha.

So- Dear Grayson,
After Wednesday, you will be a full term baby! You can make your presence into the world then...Mommy and Daddy are anxiously awaiting your arrival and are SO excited to meet you!

<3
Mommy