3 Weeks!

We had a big week this week.  Jackson is finally packing on the pounds, or ounces in his case.  Jackson is three weeks old and finally up to his birth weight!

Jackson went to his first Braves game this week.  He had a blast.  He was awake and taking in the sites the entire time.

He also had to have a bath because he peed all over himself.  He does not care for baths just yet.  Can't you tell?

Jackson also had a visit from his grandparents!  Eric's mom came and spent the entire week with us.  She was a huge help as Eric went back to work last week.  She made us dinner every night and helped out with Jackson while I took naps.  Eric dad joined us over the weekend and they were able to go golfing for father's day.  It means so much to us to have such supportive family members.  We could not have made it the first few weeks without them.  Thank you Grand mom and Granddad Deahl!!

2 Weeks and Happy Father's Day!

We made it another week!  We have managed to keep Jackson alive one more week.  This week has been a bit more challenging.  We have been seeing a lactation consultant and unfortunately Jackson has not been gaining weight as we would like him to.  Jackson seems to fall asleep on the job, so we have had to supplement with pumped milk and some formula.  It has been kind of hard on Mom and Dad to breastfeed, pump, supplement at each feeding, but we need to get LBD gaining.  We will find out tomorrow if it has been working.  

Other than that, Jackson has been nothing but a joy!  Sure he is a little fussy at times, but he is a great baby.  I could just stare at him all day.  He has so many faces and I don't want to miss any!

Today is Father's Day and I am so lucky to have two amazing fathers in my life now.  I could not be who I am today without my Dad.  He has always been someone that I have looked up to and there is nothing he can't do.  Thanks for being such an amazing Dad and I can't wait for Jackson to get to know his Papa!

We had a great Father's Day.  Jackson had the great idea to cook breakfast for Eric, so we had a huge meal prepared for him this morning.  Jackson got a little sleepy, so he didn't actually get to eat with us :)

Eric has been an amazing Dad to Jackson.  It has been so special to watch Eric with Jackson.  He is so patient and sweet with him.  He has been extremely helpful with my recovery and the housework.  We are so blessed to have such an awesome Dad in the family.

Picture Post

Yes, I am that parent.  I constantly have the camera at the ready.  I can't help it.  Jackson is just too darn cute :)

BIG Thank You

I want to send out a huge thank you to my mom and dad, Mimi and Papa.  They were a big help last week during our first week home with Jackson.  Mimi was here all week and Papa came back to spend the weekend with us.  They are the main reason that we survived the first week!  Mimi had morning time with Jackson every day and Jackson (and parents) misses it very much!  They helped us out with chores, diapers, etc.  We could not have done it without you!  We love you, miss you and can't wait until you next visit!

One Week

I can't believe our little man is one week old!  We got home Tuesday, and we have been adjusting to having a new member of the family.  Breastfeeding is going really well.  He seems to have his days and his nights mixed up, so hopefully we can resolve that soon.  My mom has been here all week and will be leaving tomorrow.  She has been such an amazing help and I don't know what we will do without her.  My dad also came back this weekend to get his Jackson time in!

We have had quite a few visitors this week, including visits from great grandparents!  He also had his first doctor's appointment.  It went really well and he seems to be gaining his weight back. 

First doctor's appointment

Four generations

Great Aunt MaryAnn and Great Uncle Pat

Just chilling after a long day!