Baseball

Jackson and I needed to get out of the house last night so we went to Murphy's game. We ran into some friends, and Jackson enjoyed running around!

Sweet Baby Brooks is 2 Weeks Old!

Brooks is the sweetest baby.  He hardly ever cries and loves to cuddle and be held! He is a pretty good sleeper, but has been staying awake more lately.  He just looks around and loves to stare at you!

• wears preemie and newborn
• wears newborn and size 1 diapers
• eats 2 1/2 ounces every three hours (We are currently on a 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 schedule). (I was pumping but developed mastitis and had to be put on antibiotics. Plus pumping was taking up a lot of time, and I am not sure how I would have done it and taken care of 2 little boys by myself, so we are on formula now.  I do have some frozen milk though, so Brooks will have that for a few weeks too.)
• spits up a lot
• love to be wrapped up in blankets
• does not like to ride in the carseat
• will sleep in the crib for about 15 minutes
• is already spoiled and wants to be held all the time
• is getting tough (has no choice with a big brother)

We are so in love with this little boy and are so blessed to be his parents!

Weight Check and Jackson's Day

Jackson went to school this morning, and we took Brooks in for a weight check. We waited at the doctor forever, but Brooks is up to 7lbs 2 oz!  We don't have to go back until his 2 month check-up!  We are so excited about his weight gain!

This afternoon we took Jackson on an adventure away from Baby Brooks.  He needed some attention, so we went to Greenville and played at this park.  Jackson loved running around and swinging and then playing on the playground.  We picked up pizza from Frodo's after that.

10 days old!

Wow!  It is hard to believe that Brooks is already 10 days old!  He has the sweetest personality.  He is very laidback and hardly anything bothers him. He is eating 60mL or 2 ounces every three hours. I have to wake him up for his two night/early morning feedings. For the most part, he loves to be swaddled, but usually manages to get his arms out and hold them up to his face. He likes to cuddle and roll up like a little ball! The rest of his cord fell off early this morning.  Poor thing has a terrible diaper rash, but he is still being really good!

Jackson has been pretty good.  He had a rough day on Monday with lots of fits.  We ended up driving around for 2 hours to him to take a nap. He has picked up the bottle and tried to suck on it.  He also picked up the paci and put it in his mouth.

We had a better day on Tuesday.  Tim took Jackson to the last home Clemson baseball game. I think it was good for both of them to get out of the house.



We are adjusting to being a family of 4. It definitely takes more time getting us all ready.  I have been pumping, and it seems like that is all I do.  I plan to at least finish the month.  We will see if I keep going or not.

1 Week

Here are some pictures of Brooks when he was one week old!  Time passes so fast!  Noni brought him a cake to celebrate, and Jackson loved eating it!

Happy Mother's Day!

My best Mother's Day gift is having Brooks here.  This is his actual due date.  I am so glad he came a few days early.  The boys actually got me a beautiful necklace with my monogram with Jackson and Brooks names.  I love it; it is the perfect gift!

I got to have a lazy day and did not even take a shower until after lunch.  It was so nice to relax on the couch with my boys! We did give Brooks his first bath. On Sunday night, my parents, Brent, Whitney, and Parker came over for dinner. Parker looks so big compared to Brooks! We had a nice evening.  Later we Skyped with Tim's parents.  Jackson likes to show out for them.

Saturday

Brooks is a really laidback baby. Jackson spent the night with my parents again last night.  I guess he will stay with us eventually.  Brooks had to go back for a weight check this morning, so it really was easier. Brooks weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. The doctor we saw today was impressed, so we don't have to go back until Thursday!  Go Brooks!

 We had some more visitors today.  Susan and Uncle Dave stopped by this evening to visit and meet Brooks. They were on their way to Auburn after being at Ashley's graduation. It was great seeing them. Jackson finally stayed with us again. He was not happy when Noni and Papa J left.  He thought he should go with them!