10 week old update

This will just be short and sweet. I'm hoping a pal of mine Melissa will help me iron out a minor 'novice blog' user issue I'm having. [Melissa has the coolest blog, you can see hers under "Sean & Melissa (and Twins)" under the blogs we follow.]

About Asher: he rolled completely for the first time on Wednesday (his birthday). He went from tummy to back soon after we begun tummy time. He was not happy afterwards, so I cut that session short since I was so proud of him. Doug got to watch too!

He's weighing 12 lbs 11 1/2 oz. Still a string bean. If we expect anything to fit his body and his long legs that we have to be sure its 3-6 months. And its not roomy either!If you'd like to see more photos we've taken lately, click on the "Felicia Family Photos" link.

Thanks. :o)

Asher talking! 9 weeks...

Asher's 2 month check-up

Asher and I were in the Medical Center for about 5 hours today. Nothing bad, just getting his first round of shots and shortly after I began my first 'Pre-Employment' day at the Hospital. Scheduling these two things around the same time proved to be successful...once the day was finished I could say that of course.

Asher continues to grow very well according to Dr. Alley. Its always reassuring to hear this since he is still on 100% breastmilk. I am providing enough for my little guy!

Head: 60th %-tile 16 inches
Weight: 60th %-tile 12 lbs 2 oz.
Lenght: 90th %-tile 24 inches!! Mr. String Bean!

Doug and I still need to confirm where we'll be sending Asher while I start my orientation on Friday, July 10th. Fortunately I put him on plenty of waiting lists when I started my 3rd trimester. Many of those facilities have spots for him, so now Doug and I need to make a firm decision. It's estimated I won't be working 'on my own' till December! So in the meantime I work side-by-side with my preceptor on my unit and attend classes till I'm deemed fit to work in the Children's Special Care Unit.

p.s. If you're wondering why the Cookie Cake has Doug's name on it...well Asher decided to share his birthday cookie with his dad. Cookie Cake is Doug's favorite, and he wanted to make sure his dad fully got to celebrate his big day.

Happy Birthday Avery!

This past Friday, June 26th our niece Avery turned 3 years old. The following day her parents threw an awesome Princess & Pirate Party. Cinderella came to visit her guests and all the little babies that out-numbered the older kids. Too cute. I love Woody's face in this one...Here is Asher with Grandma Crawford.

I have a 'real' job...again!!

Despite hoping to not return to work until Janurary 2010, Doug and I decided its best for our family for me to start work in July. I believe our prayers were answered because while most internships only start twice a year, the one I hoped for opened up slots for a new class to begin in a few short weeks. I'll be working in the CSC (Children's Special Care) Unit aka Step-down Floor at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. We've decided since I would like a night position-- who knows, I may not get a choice ;)-- that Asher should go to day care part time. It'll also allow me to keep my sanity by allowing me some time gym time.

Update: They did offer me a day shift 7A-7P but I asked for night shift instead. It was available!

Speaking of Asher--who is 8 weeks old today--this is the 3rd night in a row he's slept through the night. We thought it was a fluke the first night, then the 2nd rolled around...I look for trends and that's what this is looking like. So he'll fight us for a while between 9-11PM but then crash till 6:30 or 7AM. I say 'fight' because during his 'wake-eat-burp-play-poop-nap' cycle the nap part is significantly shorter in the late evening time. That's fine with me though if it allows Doug and I to sleep through the night. I have learned the hard way though I should still wake up every 3-4 hours to pump...waking up engorged is painful and not fun when I think I can make it to the gym by 5:30AM.

Happy Father's Day!

Doug and I each spent Father's Day with each of our dads. We all just hung out and relaxed. My little man is weighing over 12 lbs now...so you can see we have to keep an eye on him when he's held by Brandon.

Happy Birthday Doug!

June 18th is my hubby Doug's birthday. This year he turned 28! Ash and I met him for lunch at Don Carlos...his choice of course. Asher and I would've preferred something a little more light...