In other milestone news Jaxson also let us hear a couple of good giggles! Last week he thought dad was pretty funny and let out a little giggle then the next night mom's yawn was pretty funny so he giggled again a few times. But he has yet to laugh long enough for me to grab my phone and get it recorded. As soon as I do I will try to get it posted because baby laughs are priceless! Can't wait for him to think things are funny more often.
1.24.2013
3 Month Milestones
At just 14 wks and 2 days our little boy has mastered rolling from his tummy to his back! Just last night I was telling Dellas that Jaxson was getting close to rolling over but he didn't seem to believe me. Well, tonight he has done it over and over! Just a reminder to me that more mobility is on its way and to get ready :-)
In other milestone news Jaxson also let us hear a couple of good giggles! Last week he thought dad was pretty funny and let out a little giggle then the next night mom's yawn was pretty funny so he giggled again a few times. But he has yet to laugh long enough for me to grab my phone and get it recorded. As soon as I do I will try to get it posted because baby laughs are priceless! Can't wait for him to think things are funny more often.
In other milestone news Jaxson also let us hear a couple of good giggles! Last week he thought dad was pretty funny and let out a little giggle then the next night mom's yawn was pretty funny so he giggled again a few times. But he has yet to laugh long enough for me to grab my phone and get it recorded. As soon as I do I will try to get it posted because baby laughs are priceless! Can't wait for him to think things are funny more often.
1.08.2013
The 3 Month Old Jet-Setter
I can't believe it has already been another 6 weeks since my last update! Jaxson is 12 weeks old today and growing so fast! (Pretty sure I said something to that affect last post) He has already been on two round-trip plane rides and did awesome both times. His 2 month check up was a couple of weeks ago and he was 12 lbs 4 oz and 24.5 inches; His growth has picked up a ton!
Backing up about a month, here he was at 8 wks old.
For Jaxson's first plane trip we went to Boise for a few days then Gma and Gpa V flew in the day after me and we all drove up to the V family cabin in New Meadows. Jaxson got to meet lots of family and friends while we were there, including his first set of Great Grandparents.
After flying back to Seattle, I drove straight down to my parent's house with them and met Del there to spend a few days with them over Christmas.
Then after just 3 days back home Del, Jax and I all flew down to San Diego for a week to see his parents and grandparents. Jaxson got to meet another Uncle (Del's brother) and his other two sets of Great Grandparents while we were there which was very special.
While we were in San Diego my sis-in-law called me from her far off island home (in the Marshall Islands) and asked if she could come visit us after her trip to Hawaii to see her parents!! She figured she was already halfway to the mainland so she might as well come the rest of the way to meet her one and only nephew! We are SO excited to have her here for a whole week at the end of February! Can't wait!!
It's been a very busy and fun few weeks but we're glad to be home!! Jax and I were traveling for 19 days with just 3 spent at home in the middle of all that. We're home for awhile until we take Jax's 3rd plane trip to Phoenix with Gma V at the very beginning of March.
Backing up about a month, here he was at 8 wks old.
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| 8 wks old - no longer fits inside dad's hard hat |
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| Jaxson w Grandpa V and Grandpa Great in their hunters plaid |
After flying back to Seattle, I drove straight down to my parent's house with them and met Del there to spend a few days with them over Christmas.
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| Jax's first Santa Pic! |
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| Opening his presents |
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| Got his own seat on the flight to SD! |
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| Family pic at the Point Loma tide pools |
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| Jax's first sandy beach at Coronado Beach |
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| Coronado Beach |
While we were in San Diego my sis-in-law called me from her far off island home (in the Marshall Islands) and asked if she could come visit us after her trip to Hawaii to see her parents!! She figured she was already halfway to the mainland so she might as well come the rest of the way to meet her one and only nephew! We are SO excited to have her here for a whole week at the end of February! Can't wait!!
It's been a very busy and fun few weeks but we're glad to be home!! Jax and I were traveling for 19 days with just 3 spent at home in the middle of all that. We're home for awhile until we take Jax's 3rd plane trip to Phoenix with Gma V at the very beginning of March.
11.26.2012
Time Sure Flies
Jaxson is already 6 weeks old tomorrow and I can't believe it! The last 6 weeks have been a whirlwind of feedings, diaper changes, picture taking and house guests. Every week brought a new visitor but all the family that can (at the moment) has met the little guy so we're having a break to enjoy my favorite month, December! First, a recap of Jaxson's first 6 weeks:
I think that covers the main events...we had a great week long visit with the Clark grandparents and enjoyed sharing Thanksgiving with both sides of grandparents.
It's fun getting to know this little guy and every day is a totally new day. He's definitely found his voice (and snorts, grunts and growls) as well as his appetite and won't have it if you take away his food to get a burp ;-) He had his 1 month pediatrician appt last week and weighed 8lbs 10 oz and 22 3/4 inches long. So since his last weigh-in 3 weeks beforehand he has put on 2 lbs and a couple inches! Sure growing fast...
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| Jaxson's 1st Halloween 2wks old as our lil Pumpkin - his original due date! |
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| "Aunt" Pam came from Boise for a few days - His 1st trip up the Space Needle |
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| Aunt Julie came from Spokane for a couple of days |
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| Meeting Grandpa Clark for the first time |
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| His 1st Thanksgiving at Gma and Gpa Vance's - 5wks 2 days |
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| Thanksgiving Day with both grandparents |
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| BIG smile for the camera for mom! |
I think that covers the main events...we had a great week long visit with the Clark grandparents and enjoyed sharing Thanksgiving with both sides of grandparents.
It's fun getting to know this little guy and every day is a totally new day. He's definitely found his voice (and snorts, grunts and growls) as well as his appetite and won't have it if you take away his food to get a burp ;-) He had his 1 month pediatrician appt last week and weighed 8lbs 10 oz and 22 3/4 inches long. So since his last weigh-in 3 weeks beforehand he has put on 2 lbs and a couple inches! Sure growing fast...
10.26.2012
Welcoming...
We welcomed Jaxson on October 16th, 2012 at 5:27am.
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| 3 Days Old |
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| 3 Days Old |
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| Takin' a snooze in Daddy's hard hat |
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| Cuddled in a blanket made by Great Gma Clark |
He weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 19 inches long and is a healthy little boy!
Long story short, my high blood pressure caused my doctor to decide to induce labor on Monday the 15th so 17.5 hrs later (from hospital check-in to delivery) he came into the world :) He was only 37 weeks and 5 days but is doing pretty well. We're working on strengthening his eating reflexes and getting his weight up a bit but all in all we couldn't have asked for a more perfect little boy!
Grandma Vance was there to help welcome him which I was more than thankful for since my wonderful husband had to take a seat during the delivery. His story is that a lack of food and sleep then a sudden spike in adrenaline was the reason for the light-headedness :-P but after recovering he's hardly been able to put his little boy down.
Now, just a little over a week later, Grandma Clark has flown up to meet her very first grand baby and can't get enough of him!
We've can't express enough thanks to both grandmas for staying with us and other friends and family who have offered out meals and help; especially since we're on a pretty strict feeding schedule that takes up a lot of time and energy.
I know there will be many more posts and pictures to come when I can find the time!! Thank you all for the well wishes, help, and gifts!
10.01.2012
Shall We Take Bets?
So most of you know at least a little bit about what's been going on with me this past 6 days or so but, in case you don't, I'll recap:
Had a doc appt last Wednesday and found out my blood pressure was high again. My nurse took it twice before having me lay down and relax which got us a much better reading. So because that was the 2nd visit in a row that my readings we high, the doc wanted me to cut my work hrs for a couple of days and go back on Friday to have it re-checked. Well, even with reduced work hrs, it was still high on Friday so he put me on BP meds right away and I had to go back in AGAIN today for a re-check. Thankfully, today's reading was spot on so I'm cleared to continue working just 4hrs/day for this week and I'll go in again next Monday for another check. Then, next Friday (the 12th) I'll go in for a regular check up to see how Jaxson is doing and see what progress (if any) is being made it terms of his delivery. The doc has already said that, with my BP issues, he'll be looking at inducing me sometime between 37 and 39 weeks which is sometime between Oct 10th and 24th. So I'm hoping that next Friday he'll give me some sort of indication of when we might induce.
Personally, I was hoping for 10/11/12 but doubt that'll happen since my appt isn't even until the 12th. So I'm curious to hear when everyone is betting he'll come! Shall we start a betting pool? :)
On a slightly diff note, my sisters threw me an AWESOME baby shower a lil over a week ago. We had about 13 or 14 people and it was a blast! Here are some pics:
Been an eventful week and 1/2 and I just hope that time keeps going by smoothly so that I can meet my baby boy in the next few weeks!!
Had a doc appt last Wednesday and found out my blood pressure was high again. My nurse took it twice before having me lay down and relax which got us a much better reading. So because that was the 2nd visit in a row that my readings we high, the doc wanted me to cut my work hrs for a couple of days and go back on Friday to have it re-checked. Well, even with reduced work hrs, it was still high on Friday so he put me on BP meds right away and I had to go back in AGAIN today for a re-check. Thankfully, today's reading was spot on so I'm cleared to continue working just 4hrs/day for this week and I'll go in again next Monday for another check. Then, next Friday (the 12th) I'll go in for a regular check up to see how Jaxson is doing and see what progress (if any) is being made it terms of his delivery. The doc has already said that, with my BP issues, he'll be looking at inducing me sometime between 37 and 39 weeks which is sometime between Oct 10th and 24th. So I'm hoping that next Friday he'll give me some sort of indication of when we might induce.
Personally, I was hoping for 10/11/12 but doubt that'll happen since my appt isn't even until the 12th. So I'm curious to hear when everyone is betting he'll come! Shall we start a betting pool? :)
On a slightly diff note, my sisters threw me an AWESOME baby shower a lil over a week ago. We had about 13 or 14 people and it was a blast! Here are some pics:
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| Adorable decor by my sis, Jeni |
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| Super cute diaper motorcycle by my sis, Julie, and friend Phedra |
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| Homemade shopping cart cover! |
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| Hoping the knit hat will be part of his Halloween costume! |
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| What great sports! |
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| Lovely co-workers and myself |
9.20.2012
Lots To Report
First off, if you haven't notice the cute little countdown right about this post, I'm now at 34 weeks - only 6 weeks to go! Haven't had much to report from the Doc because all is well. Jaxson is definitely making it know that he's running out of room! He's as active as ever throwing around his weight from side to side and jabbing/kicking me in the ribs to make sure I don't forget he's in there :-P
This part of the pregnancy is definitely getting more challenging for me. I've gotten used to having days where I'm pretty uncomfortable but this week has thrown a new challenge at me...NO SLEEP! On Monday night I woke up at 1:00am and was fully awake until 6am. So with only 3 hrs of sleep under my belt I called my boss and he said to come in whenever I was ready, thank goodness! Then again last night was another Monday. I woke up right before 2am, was awake until 5am but slept till 6:30am. I felt too bad to call into work again so I went in anyway but made it till about 11 when they sent me home to rest. Thank goodness, because about 12:30pm I was out like a light for 3 hrs. I sure hope I can figure out some sort of remedy because I can't keep going in late or leaving early every time I lack sleep. Any advice?? I know, gotta get used to it for when he's born, but once he's here I don't have an alarm clock telling me to get dressed and go be nice to people for 9hrs!!
Ok, enough of the pity party...here's the belly pic :-P I think I've put on some bulk since my last pic 5 wks ago!
Time for a subject change...Del's job. Last post I talked about Dellas taking on new responsibility at work with his boss having left and that we hoped it would go well and pay off. Well, it has started to! Yesterday Del came home and announced, in his usual nonchalant fashion, that he got a raise!! One of the head honchos called him into his office, gave him lots of GREAT compliments and said he's getting a raise effective Oct 1! The gist of what the boss said is that Kiewit rarely does this but they're giving him a bi-annual raise. Usually they only give yearly raises but they make exceptions for those who are doing particularly well. So he got this raise and should plan to get another come March or April. He also said that very few Engineers in the history of Kiewit can take on the amount of responsibility that Del has and handle it as well as he has. He's impressed with Del's ability to manage everything that they keep throwing at him so this is their way of showing their appreciation. I'm SOOO proud of my hubby and knew his hard work would pay off! I'm glad it came when it did because he's had a few challenges this past week so this was a great boost for him!
Not only was yesterday "pay raise day" but it was our 3rd anniversary as well :-) We didn't do much last night but celebrated last weekend with a trip to downtown Seattle to check out the new ferris wheel and then dinner in Bellevue. Unfortunately the views were pretty hazy due to several wildfires in central Washington, but it was still fun!
Lastly, we got a special package from a far off land a couple days ago! Auntie Ris and Uncle P sent over a package for Jaxson from Kwaj and I was very excited to see the contents :)
Not sure why I can't get it to turn the right way, you can just tilt your head :-P But Thank You Aunt Ris and Uncle Peter!
So as the blog title warned, I had lots to report but I think I've covered it all. Got a doc appt next week which MIGHT give me a tiny idea of when this little guy will be ready to come. The goal is to make sure he's already "assumed the position" and see what other progress (if any) I've made. So until then!
This part of the pregnancy is definitely getting more challenging for me. I've gotten used to having days where I'm pretty uncomfortable but this week has thrown a new challenge at me...NO SLEEP! On Monday night I woke up at 1:00am and was fully awake until 6am. So with only 3 hrs of sleep under my belt I called my boss and he said to come in whenever I was ready, thank goodness! Then again last night was another Monday. I woke up right before 2am, was awake until 5am but slept till 6:30am. I felt too bad to call into work again so I went in anyway but made it till about 11 when they sent me home to rest. Thank goodness, because about 12:30pm I was out like a light for 3 hrs. I sure hope I can figure out some sort of remedy because I can't keep going in late or leaving early every time I lack sleep. Any advice?? I know, gotta get used to it for when he's born, but once he's here I don't have an alarm clock telling me to get dressed and go be nice to people for 9hrs!!
Ok, enough of the pity party...here's the belly pic :-P I think I've put on some bulk since my last pic 5 wks ago!
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| 34 wks exactly! |
Time for a subject change...Del's job. Last post I talked about Dellas taking on new responsibility at work with his boss having left and that we hoped it would go well and pay off. Well, it has started to! Yesterday Del came home and announced, in his usual nonchalant fashion, that he got a raise!! One of the head honchos called him into his office, gave him lots of GREAT compliments and said he's getting a raise effective Oct 1! The gist of what the boss said is that Kiewit rarely does this but they're giving him a bi-annual raise. Usually they only give yearly raises but they make exceptions for those who are doing particularly well. So he got this raise and should plan to get another come March or April. He also said that very few Engineers in the history of Kiewit can take on the amount of responsibility that Del has and handle it as well as he has. He's impressed with Del's ability to manage everything that they keep throwing at him so this is their way of showing their appreciation. I'm SOOO proud of my hubby and knew his hard work would pay off! I'm glad it came when it did because he's had a few challenges this past week so this was a great boost for him!
Not only was yesterday "pay raise day" but it was our 3rd anniversary as well :-) We didn't do much last night but celebrated last weekend with a trip to downtown Seattle to check out the new ferris wheel and then dinner in Bellevue. Unfortunately the views were pretty hazy due to several wildfires in central Washington, but it was still fun!
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| At the top of the Seattle Great Wheel |
So as the blog title warned, I had lots to report but I think I've covered it all. Got a doc appt next week which MIGHT give me a tiny idea of when this little guy will be ready to come. The goal is to make sure he's already "assumed the position" and see what other progress (if any) I've made. So until then!
8.15.2012
Baby Update and More
Where to start...
First and foremost, all is well with baby :-) I've been tested for gestation diabetes and passed with flying colors. I do need to up my vitamin D intake again but that's not a huge cause for concern. He's definitely growing and making sure I know it! He's very active, especially in the evenings, and it's fun to watch and feel him roll around now.
When you get to the video, watch the area closest to my arm (upper left area). Do you seem him moving then kick??
Now to switch gears, I have been so focused on baby that I haven't really talked about anything else in our lives! Dellas is going through a pretty significant change at work...his immediate boss has put in his notice and Friday is his last day. He has accepted a job offer in BOISE, believe it or not, and has already purchased a home there. So although we sort of wish we could follow him back there, this is looking like it might open some doors for Del. Del doesn't have the 5 yrs experience required to officially take over the Superintedent position, but it sounds like Adam's boss is going to hand over a chunk of what Del and Adam were working on together to Del! Since Del worked so closely with him, he already has most things planned and figured out but now he's taking on a few of Adam's old responsibilities that he's never dealt with before.
Anyway, without going into a ton of detail, the bottom line is that this is a huge compliment, opportunity, and challenge for Del! He is now "Acting Superintendent" on one area of the project...so WHEN all goes well, hopefully Kiewit will recognize his accomplishments and he'll look really good :) And even though he may not reap the pay benefits of doing this level of job right away, we hope it'll pay off when reviews come around!
That's all for now! I might have more baby pics in a few weeks when my OB does his own ultrasound. If not, I'll at least have something to report from that appt :-)
First and foremost, all is well with baby :-) I've been tested for gestation diabetes and passed with flying colors. I do need to up my vitamin D intake again but that's not a huge cause for concern. He's definitely growing and making sure I know it! He's very active, especially in the evenings, and it's fun to watch and feel him roll around now.
When you get to the video, watch the area closest to my arm (upper left area). Do you seem him moving then kick??
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| 29 wks |
Now to switch gears, I have been so focused on baby that I haven't really talked about anything else in our lives! Dellas is going through a pretty significant change at work...his immediate boss has put in his notice and Friday is his last day. He has accepted a job offer in BOISE, believe it or not, and has already purchased a home there. So although we sort of wish we could follow him back there, this is looking like it might open some doors for Del. Del doesn't have the 5 yrs experience required to officially take over the Superintedent position, but it sounds like Adam's boss is going to hand over a chunk of what Del and Adam were working on together to Del! Since Del worked so closely with him, he already has most things planned and figured out but now he's taking on a few of Adam's old responsibilities that he's never dealt with before.
Anyway, without going into a ton of detail, the bottom line is that this is a huge compliment, opportunity, and challenge for Del! He is now "Acting Superintendent" on one area of the project...so WHEN all goes well, hopefully Kiewit will recognize his accomplishments and he'll look really good :) And even though he may not reap the pay benefits of doing this level of job right away, we hope it'll pay off when reviews come around!
That's all for now! I might have more baby pics in a few weeks when my OB does his own ultrasound. If not, I'll at least have something to report from that appt :-)
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