2 Week Check-Up!

I took Guice for his 2 week Dr. appointment today. I took him to the same pediatrician that we used for Emery Jai's 15 month check up. There was just no way I was going back to Vanderbilt. And after giving Dr. I a second chance she is very nice. We are going to go to her, for now. Anyway, Guice is wonderful! He weighs 9lbs 4oz! He had lost down to 8lbs 3oz last Friday, so he is gaining weight at a rapid pace! He is in the 97% for weight, height, and head circumference. I am so thankful for a healthy baby!

Never A Dull Moment!

I just wanted to share a few of the stories that have kept us laughing the past week or so. Emery Jai has done her part to keep us entertained. I have said this before but I am going to say it again, she is so so funny! Her personality is amazing!
Emery Jai was watching me change a diaper when Guice experienced explosive poo all over the couch and me! Josh and I died laughing E.J. did not find it as humorous. She ran and told NeNa what had happened. Emery Jai tells anyone who will listen what Guice did, she told the lady at Wal-Mart. And anytime we get ready to change him she is instantly concerned that he might poop on something. It took us forever to convince her we cleaned the couch and it was O.K. to sit on.
She has taken notice of the difference between girl bottoms and boy bottoms. Emery Jai now checks all of her stuffed animals for their parts. Shes a little confused by the fact they don't have either.
When Guice cries she will look at me and say boob repeatedly! E.J. thinks that solves everything.
Emery Jai does not want NeNa to hold Guice. If he starts crying she runs and jumps in NeNa's lap. She also says "My NeNa" about 1000 times a day.
I know there will be more stories to share, stay tuned.
here are some pics from the last couple of days
A sink full of Emery Jai!
What a cutie!

Thanks Uncle Jo-Jo & Jody Lynn for the cute shirt!
Seriously, who does this kid look like?!?!?!

Family Update!

One week down, many many more to go! Everything is going very well. My recovery was super easy. Guice is a GREAT baby! Seriously, he is so so good. He never ever cries, he just eats sleeps and hangs out. He is already smiling, I know your thinking that that is impossible but he really does smile. Emery Jai was smiling at a week old also, and yes it is social smiles not gas :). Guice and I already have a night time routine down. He basically nurses nonstop from about 9 until 11 or so then sleeps until 4 nurses then goes back down until 7:30 or 8. And to top it off he does not mind to sleep in his co-sleeper on his back!
Emery Jai has her moments, but overall is doing good. She loves to kiss and hold Guice. But I have seen a few more instances of acting out here lately. Last night she threw herself in the kitchen floor then to top it off she licked the floor a couple of times. E.J. is very dramatic she may have a career in the Arts! NeNa is a huge help, she has been in charge of the monkey. Its funny NeNa has to sneak around to hold Guice.
Josh is enjoying the new addition to the family, I think he is still in shock! He is doing wonderfully helping around the house and keeping Emery Jai entertained. They are having some serious bonding time. He also gets up early in the mornings so I can sleep in a little later. Just those few extra moments help out so much.
Here are the most recent pics of Guice,
Emery Jai still refuses to get her picture made.

Thanks No-no for my super cute shirt!

I am convinced his eyes are going to be brown! Just hanging out!

So serious!

Guice's Appointment

Guice checked out great!! He is doing wonderfully! He is nursing great and has the diapers to prove it! But we will not be going back to that clinic, it was terrible. How hard is it to find a good Pediatrician??? First there was not a infant/newborn waiting room, or even a well child waiting room. So we were surrounded by snotty sick kids. I almost left right then, I should have. Guice gets called back, nothing eventful happens until we are asked to go to the lab. They wanted to draw blood, he looked a little yellow. Anyway when the nurse came in to show us the way to the lab, I was breastfeeding. She asked if I wanted to finish, I said I was fine I could walk and nurse Guice. We were lead to another smaller waiting room. When we reached the door the nurse opened another door pulled out a chair and placed it at the end of the hall. She then looked at me and said, I quote "You can sit out here so you don't bother anyone". Bother anyone?!?!?!?! If me feeding my child is in someway unsettling to someone THEY are more than welcome to sit outside! To be treated that way at a Doctors office! I was/am beyond mad. Anyway Josh wrote a very heated email to Vanderbilt and we are in the process of finding yet another Pediatrician. I have yet to figure out the big deal about breastfeeding in public. I cover up, but even if I didn't I don't see the problem. Why is seeing a women use her breast for what they were designed for an issue. It is outrageous! This is just another example of why women feel the need to bottle feed in public or hide out in a bathroom. I am just amazed that in this day and time its an issue for anyone especially a "medical professional".

Baby Pic's

I just wanted to post new pics of Guice. We have no idea who he looks like! He looks completely different today. Of course we think he is the most beautiful/handsome little boy ever! Emery Jai is loving him! It is going much better than anticipated. She wants to hold him all of the time and can not give him enough kisses. She loves being able to help me pick out clothes and get diapers for him. E.J. is such a good helper. She does want to wear his clothes, that presents a small problem. But all things considered she is doing remarkable! I have to say having two kids is a whole new ball game! But we are loving every second of it and would not have it any other way! Josh goes back to work on Saturday, NeNa is coming down to stay for a while. If all goes well the kids and I are coming back to Arkansas to stay for a while. I am excited for everyone to see Emery Jai and Guice.
I want to say thank you to everyone for all calls and emails!
I am working on returning them, it might take a while.
He sleeps a lot!


One of the few pics he has his eyes open!
Profile shot!
E.J. giving loves!

Emery Jai!

Here are pics of E.J. from her stay at NeNa's & Pop's house. She had a blast!
Waffles and peanut butter yum!
Riding her Mimi!

Reading with Pops glasses!
Walking around the zoo!

And Then There Were Four!

I can not believe it! He came before his due date, on his own!! I am still amazed, I just knew I would have to be induced. I am not sure how long I was in true labor. The contractions started late Friday, I did not sleep all weekend. I was admitted to the hospital on Sunday around 7pm. I was 100% and 4-5. Guice was born at 9:29am. The birth went well, Josh got to catch him! Josh said it was the most amazing experience. The first thing I said when I saw him was "oh my gosh he is so small" and then "look at all of that hair"!! We were released with in 24 hours. He has an appointment with his pediatrician on Friday.
We are all doing very well!



"Little Man"
Emery Jai & Guice

So much hair!