Here is just a fraction of my favorites.
Monday, April 21, 2014
What a "Fox"
Thank goodness for the family photographer! Emily now wears many hats; aunt, Godmother, Doula, Nurse and now photographer to Fox. We tore the house apart and spent about 3 hours taking Fox's newborn photos. He was such a good subject that Emily probably snapped 700 photos. Believe it or not, Fox didn't fuss or pee on any props :) Proud mama!
Here is just a fraction of my favorites.
Thank you Emmy for our timeless photos of baby Fox!
Here is just a fraction of my favorites.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Heading home to Fox's Den
We are so blessed to have such supportive families that fly from far away to visit with Fox in his first hours of life! Rachel, Cindy and Lauren all flew in from Colorado, Florida, and North Carolina, respectively. Rachel and Cindy got some snuggle time in with Fox before we left the hospital.
Fox made a great transition home! It helped having Mallie, Cici, lots of aunts; Lauren, Emily and Rachel around to ease into being home! Daniel and I actually got naps the first few days home. Rachel came over and put together the pack n play, multiple strollers and my baby brain cant even remember everything else! She is quite the handyman. We could not have done it without all of the support from our family! THANK YOU!
Coming home means that the first bath time is right around the corner... I was happy to have plenty of hands on deck for the first bath. Fox was not pleased with the sponge bath due to the inconsistency of warm water on him. He loves being warm and snuggled... who could blame him. One of the best qualities I've discovered about Fox is that he recovers and pacifies himself so easily. I love what a trooper he is :)
I finally got my SUSHI fill from our favorite sushi restaurant! We had all of the family over to eat sushi together. Here is a picture of my sisters and I with our babies. I feel like I have officially joined the family "mommy club." I have learned so much parenting from Emily and Rachel over the years. They are the ultimate SUPER MOMS and I am grateful that I get to call on them for anything and everything parenting. Even at 5 in the morning or late at night, they answer their phones for my questions and concerns!
With a newborn there is so much time for snuggles! I just keep thinking to myself that he sleeps so much, and I just love holding him all day and night. I'll admit, it can be difficult putting him down or passing him off to someone else. His soft baby skin, his fresh baby smell... It melts my heart! I want to hold onto him forever! With that being said, I do share my little man... :)
The above picture is a great one of Fox with his Godmother! Daniel and I asked Emily to be Fox's Godmother. We know she will always set a positive example for Fox and be involved in his life! We could not be happier that she has shared his journey already from prenatal to delivery and beyond!
Mark flew in town shortly after Cici and Aunt Lauren left town. It was obvious 'Papi' was smitten from first sight!
Papi got to witness a few firsts while he was in town. We introduced Fox to Tummy Time! He loved it! We were all impressed with his neck control for only being 2 weeks old! I know all parents brag about their baby being so "advanced" and ahead of other babies his age... but seriously Fox IS in the neck control department! Even his Godmother said so :)
Papi also got to witness Fox's first baba! It is a special moment watching Daniel feed Fox his first bottle. As I predicted, Fox guzzled his first bottle right up! I love the way Fox stares at his daddy while taking his bottle. adorable.
It sure was an eventful first two weeks home for Mr. Fox. The next picture is one I hope Fox will cherish later when he grows up and sees how adorable his first girlfriend was when they were both precious babies. Sophie and Fox have become quite the adorable couple. Sophie's mom, Stephanie, and I are buddies and now our babies are best buddies. They often text each other checking in and seeing how the other one is doing. Such sweeties! Fox will show Sophie how a lady should be treated by being just as chivalrous as his daddy!
Let's not forget our Doula, Emily. She really should think about doing this for a living along with her Pediatric NP. She is a natural labor coach! She definitely earned her snuggles with Fox.
Now for the moment we have all been waiting for... the resemblance test. How much does Fox resemble his daddy? You be the judge!
(however, there is not much to judge- Fox is a clone of his daddy! I just love them both to pieces)
Coming home means that the first bath time is right around the corner... I was happy to have plenty of hands on deck for the first bath. Fox was not pleased with the sponge bath due to the inconsistency of warm water on him. He loves being warm and snuggled... who could blame him. One of the best qualities I've discovered about Fox is that he recovers and pacifies himself so easily. I love what a trooper he is :)
I finally got my SUSHI fill from our favorite sushi restaurant! We had all of the family over to eat sushi together. Here is a picture of my sisters and I with our babies. I feel like I have officially joined the family "mommy club." I have learned so much parenting from Emily and Rachel over the years. They are the ultimate SUPER MOMS and I am grateful that I get to call on them for anything and everything parenting. Even at 5 in the morning or late at night, they answer their phones for my questions and concerns!
With a newborn there is so much time for snuggles! I just keep thinking to myself that he sleeps so much, and I just love holding him all day and night. I'll admit, it can be difficult putting him down or passing him off to someone else. His soft baby skin, his fresh baby smell... It melts my heart! I want to hold onto him forever! With that being said, I do share my little man... :)
The above picture is a great one of Fox with his Godmother! Daniel and I asked Emily to be Fox's Godmother. We know she will always set a positive example for Fox and be involved in his life! We could not be happier that she has shared his journey already from prenatal to delivery and beyond!
Mark flew in town shortly after Cici and Aunt Lauren left town. It was obvious 'Papi' was smitten from first sight!
Papi got to witness a few firsts while he was in town. We introduced Fox to Tummy Time! He loved it! We were all impressed with his neck control for only being 2 weeks old! I know all parents brag about their baby being so "advanced" and ahead of other babies his age... but seriously Fox IS in the neck control department! Even his Godmother said so :)
Papi also got to witness Fox's first baba! It is a special moment watching Daniel feed Fox his first bottle. As I predicted, Fox guzzled his first bottle right up! I love the way Fox stares at his daddy while taking his bottle. adorable.
It sure was an eventful first two weeks home for Mr. Fox. The next picture is one I hope Fox will cherish later when he grows up and sees how adorable his first girlfriend was when they were both precious babies. Sophie and Fox have become quite the adorable couple. Sophie's mom, Stephanie, and I are buddies and now our babies are best buddies. They often text each other checking in and seeing how the other one is doing. Such sweeties! Fox will show Sophie how a lady should be treated by being just as chivalrous as his daddy!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Labor and Delivery Part 2
My Dr. came in a little before midnight to check on my progress and assured me she is staying in the hospital and ready to deliver this baby when I was ready. It was shortly after that that the nurse insisted we begin a few practice pushes to prepare for the real thing!
It was around 12:15/12:30 in the morning and time for everyone to move out of the delivery room and time to get this Fox out! Emily and Daniel stayed with me and we began pushing. To get more "in the zone" Daniel turned on some music (Lumineers to be exact) and so continued the pushing. I was given quite the compliment by my delivery nurse, "You have a gift for pushing!" Not sure what that means, but in the moment of delivery-that was a major compliment and more motivation to keep going to get my little man out safe and sound.
Just before 1:00 a.m. in walks the Dr. It was 'GO' time!!! I could hear Emily telling me his hair is brown and he will be out in another push. I couldn't believe that I was moments away with meeting the little man who would immediately steal my heart.
7 pounds 11 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long and born at 1:05 am. He is perfect! Daniel cut the cord and bring on the first snuggles!
overjoyed. be still my heart. i am in complete love.
Fox got cleaned up, measured, weighed, etc and then back for more snuggles with mommy!
more snuggles and first feeding
Daddy is a natural
Time to spread the love, Fox. Let the party begin. We are looking so forward to spending the rest of our lives cherishing you, teaching you about life, music, movies, the world and sharing numerous memories with you. You are the best thing that ever happened to our family. We love you to the moon and back.
It was around 12:15/12:30 in the morning and time for everyone to move out of the delivery room and time to get this Fox out! Emily and Daniel stayed with me and we began pushing. To get more "in the zone" Daniel turned on some music (Lumineers to be exact) and so continued the pushing. I was given quite the compliment by my delivery nurse, "You have a gift for pushing!" Not sure what that means, but in the moment of delivery-that was a major compliment and more motivation to keep going to get my little man out safe and sound.
Just before 1:00 a.m. in walks the Dr. It was 'GO' time!!! I could hear Emily telling me his hair is brown and he will be out in another push. I couldn't believe that I was moments away with meeting the little man who would immediately steal my heart.
7 pounds 11 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long and born at 1:05 am. He is perfect! Daniel cut the cord and bring on the first snuggles!
overjoyed. be still my heart. i am in complete love.
Fox got cleaned up, measured, weighed, etc and then back for more snuggles with mommy!
more snuggles and first feeding
Daddy is a natural
Time to spread the love, Fox. Let the party begin. We are looking so forward to spending the rest of our lives cherishing you, teaching you about life, music, movies, the world and sharing numerous memories with you. You are the best thing that ever happened to our family. We love you to the moon and back.
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