1st Water Bath

We had our first water bath instead of a sponge bath last night. He HATES sponge bathing and so we thought we'd just try the water. He really did well in it. Hardly any crying (which was great for me) and though he wasn't really enjoying the bath, he wasn't unhappy either. I don't think he really knew what to think.

We are coming home this Labor Day weekend so we hope to see and meet many of our friends up north who haven't had a chance yet to see him. We'll be at the races on Sat and Sunday and the campground with Gma/Gpa Petersen too. See you then!

Kim and Jonah

What a big boy!

These pictures are from 'burping time.' He is getting pretty good at holding up his head and he seems pretty content sitting in that position. What a big boy!

Fun gifts from others

So, the bootie picture is for Great-Aunt Jodi.



Grandma Petersen made a blanket for Jonah, it is now hanging on Jonah's wall so he can look at it while he gets his diaper changed or when he's in his crib (as he gets older). She said she knew we were pregnant long before we told her, she started the blanket in October. (We didn't even know until end of November!!!) She must have a sixth sense on things. :-) It is hard to see in the picture, but it has his full name on the top and weight, length, time of birth on the bottom.

Pee-Pee Tee Pees... Kelsi gave us a really cute gift for changing time. They are little tee-pees for his wee-wee when you change him. To prevent those sprinkler accidents. (pic coming soon- him clothed of course).

Jonah quirks...

Jonah has a few personality quirks we'd like to document... (we are sure they are typical, but they are part of him)

1) loves to look at the ceiling fans





2) He has to have his hands crossed when he sleeps and he likes to sleep on his side, not his back.

3) Looks the happiest (like he's in heaven) right after releasing from eating.
no picture..... too revealing ;-)

4) He snorts and grunts really loud when he is hungry and close to the breast. Super impatient with me to get it out.

5) He has to be swaddled to go to sleep in his crib, he has also started a fussy hour or two at night right before bed. We've resorted to walking while feeding (sitting doesn't go well), standing and swaying, and allowing him to be out of the blanket (he fights to get his hands out and screams) (I hope this phase passes soon!)

3 weeks old!!

3 weeks old, can you believe it? The ones in the boppy lounger show off his fingernail war wound. All healed up now, but awful looking at the time last week. We've beenkeeping a closer eye on those nails.

Enjoy the pics!
Kim and Jonah

Short and Fat!

Hey everyone! I had my 2 week appointment yesterday and you know what that nurse told my mom? She said that I've gained a whole pound since I left the hospital. I was 7 lb 10oz on Aug 6 when I went home and yesterday I was 8lbs 10.5oz at my doc visit. She also said that I've shrunk!! That was the most shocking to me. I was so proud of being longer than my uncle Brandon when I was born, but actually it was all in my head...literally. The nurse asked my mom if I had a cone head when I was born, her response was "oh yeah." Apparently I had a whole inch of cone headness/swelling, because yesterday when they measured my length, I was only 20 3/4 inches. Oh well.

I also had a lot of fun visiting my friends Adilyn and Emilyn Luhring in the hospital. They are only 5 and 6 lbs, born C-section on Wednesday. So I look like a porker next to them. We all 3 fit into my carseat to take a picture. Mommy and Danielle said we were SO CUTE!

I guess I had a more relaxing day than mommy, because we were in and out of the car so much and I was sleeping so hard, I didn't eat too much yesterday during the day and so it put mom in a world of hurt both in the "feeding" area and for her sleep. (again!)
I'm wide awake now though, have been since 7am this morning. So I don't know what she is so fussy about. She just took a shower and I spit up all over my bouncy chair, which is a bummer since now I can't hang out in my favorite spot today. I guess I'll have to hang in the swing, lounger, or in mommy's arms. They won't be bad spots. :-)

We might go visit Daddy today at school, later on in the afternoon... maybe. Depends on how the rest of our day goes. Well, I think I'd like to eat again, so I'll sign off and talk to you all later!

Jonah

Our 2nd Sleepover....

Our 2nd sleepover and birthday parties weekend was another great experience. Jonah didn't sleep as well at Grandma and Grandpa Petersen's, but it wasn't as crazy busy there either. He had lots of napping and hanging out in the arms of aunts and uncles time. He still got a few hours in between each feeding at night, so I can't really complain too much. :-)

Jonah also had his first 'church' experience this weekend. We intended it to be an actual church service at Orchard, our home church, but due to a late feeding and crazy mornings with a baby, we didn't make it in time. :-( So his first church experience was on Monday when we attended a good friend's father's funeral.

Please pray for the Nordman family as they continue to come to peace with the loss of a father and husband.

We are back home now, attempting to keep this little guy up since he's had so much time sleeping at the church and in the car. Josh goes back to school on Wednesday, my staff is already back and I must admit, it does feel a little weird to not be there too, but it is great being home with my 'guys.'

I can't believe that he is already 13 days old, mid-Oct. is going to come WAY TO FAST!!

Take care,

Kim