Loving being Mommy

Jackson and I are doing well. We are figuring out a routine and trying to get as much sleep as we can. I never knew being a Mom would be this hard but it's so worth it. Jackson is a VERY happy baby, as long as he stays full. He's meeting all his milestones, he follows things with his eyes, he's starting to find his voice and he delights us with his precious smiles.

Here's the picture that they took at the hospital. Jackson just went to the doctor's yesterday, he's gained 6 oz and all his jaundice is gone! He's doing really good, he LOVES to eat and he is just anxiously waiting for his Aunt Melanye to come visit tonight!

Jackson Cody Powers finally arrived at 12:13am on November 22, 2008 after a 20 hour labor! He was 8 lbs 3 oz and 20 inches long. Lis is recovering well and Jackson is healthy and strong. He had a little bit of Jaundice but it is mostly gone by now. Jackson is adjusting to being at home and mom and dad are adjusting to two hour sleep schedules. He is a very content little boy, especially if he's been fed. Everybody is doing well and we're so excited that Jackson is a part of our lives.

Only 2 days until due date!!

Well, here's my belly at 40 weeks. This will be the last belly picture. I went to the doctor last tuesday and she told me I was only dilated to a one but sent me to the hospital because I had high blood pressure. After a short stay in triage, they did some testing and everything turned out fine so they just sent me home. My due date is on the 18th and we're just playing the waiting game right now. Cody has been so wonderful and helpful and I don't know what I'd do without him. If I haven't gone into labor before friday, I do have a scheduled induction friday morning at 5:30 a.m. We will let everyone know when it happens!!

Today, Cody and I went to our Birthing Preparation class. It was four hours long! Although it was boring, Cody and I do feel a little more prepared. Here's a picture of me at 36 weeks. I feel like I'm going to pop!

Here's Jackson's room. We've washed all his clothes and bedding, bought diapers and wipes and we're installing his carseat this weekend. We want this baby to be here!

This is the last ultrasound picture. We got it when I was 29 weeks. We think he looks like Cody!