Day Five in the Life of Trey - June 12, 2008

Today was my first full day at home and how nice that was. Mom and Dad have determined that they are very lucky parents as I am a very content baby. The only time that I cry is when I am hungry or when I am getting my diaper changed. I am a very strong little boy and I have been able to hold my head up for a few seconds since birth. My legs are very strong and if I do not want you to move them you are going to have a hard time moving them. I get the hiccups all the time and I have a very loud, but very cute, sneeze.

After my first sponge bath - I was not a big fan of that

I have a huge yawn but it is so cute!!

I love my boppy lounger!
It is super comfortable and it allows me to look around and check things out.

Chris, Courtney and Finley came to visit me.
Daddy is already trying to arrange my marriage to Finley.

Day Four in the Life of Trey - June 11, 2008

GOING HOME DAY!!! After Mom and Trey received oks from the doctors it was time to go home. Words cannot express how exciting it was to bring home our baby boy for the first time!

My Going Home Outfit (of course it has gators on it)

Check out my Hat - I am styling!!

My first car ride - I am not sure what I thought about it

Our new family at home for the first time

Trey is one lucky boy and so many people sent him flowers and gifts - Trey and Mom and Dad loved all of them and are so thankful to have such wonderful friends in our lives

Day Three in the Life of Trey - June 10, 2008

By Tuesday, all we wanted was to be able to go home from the hospital as we were all getting uncomfortable. Luckily we had visitors to keep us company and to help pass the time.

All dressed up in my pirate outfit and ready for visitors

Chris, Erika and Isabelle drove all the way from Bradenton to see Trey and we were so happy to be able to see them and to introduce the future friends as we are sure Isabelle will show Trey the ropes in a few short months

Mommy never gets tired of watching me sleep

Day Two in the Life of Trey - June 9, 2008

Monday was a busy day for Trey as he had his first check-up with the pediatrician and he also had surgery on his boy parts. The pediatrician said that Trey was just perfect and that everything looks great. Trey was not a happy camper after his surgery but Mom was proud of him as he was a very brave boy.

Trey also had a lot of visitors on Monday, Ellen, Amanda, Megan O, Nana and Papa Steve, and Grandma and Aunt Wendy.

With Ellen
With Amanda
Doesn't my Dad look happy?

Day One in the Life of Trey - June 8, 2008

Jimmy already posted some of the very first pictures of Trey and the vital stats. Trey's arrival was an emotional time for all of us as labor lasted a total of 52 hours and Trey ended up having to be born by emergency c-section because of his heart rate dropping and my failure to progress any further in labor (which was due to the fact that Trey was too large for his Mom it seems). As most everyone knows I had really wanted a natural birth but in the end all that mattered was healthy baby and healthy Mom and that was the end result. So after many hours and many ups and downs, Trey arrived on June 8, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.

Getting my vitals checked - I also had my first bath, etc. but those pictures are on my grandparent's cameras

Mom and Dad's Little Sweet Pea -
I scratched my face all up because my nails are so long.

Me and My Dad

The Last of the Baby Belly

Well things have finally calmed down somewhat and so there will be a ton of posts all at once to catch everyone up on the last week. I thought I would post the last picture of my baby belly before Trey's arrival. Looking at this now and knowing how big Trey was it is amazing that he fit in there :o)

Our First Family Picture

Meg was being patched up from her experience with the jaws of life but we were still able to squeeze in a picture before they had to take Trey back to the nursery for more testing (and first bath) :)

Mom And Baby

This is mom's first time with the baby. He had a little swelling on his nose and forehead from the labor process but he was very alert and was looking at everything. He went from screaming like crazy to dead silent right after they put him on her chest. That... was awesome.

My First Picture

This was the first picture of Trey. Right after they removed him from Megan's baby belly they paused by the bed to let us see him and take a quick pick before they checked the essential vitals.

The doctors we're pretty funny as they made a couple comments while getting him out.

The first was "look at those chubby cheeks"...

The second was "Hey Bubba" which they continued to call him until he was prepped and ready to go.

Then they weighed him...

Official Fighting Weight: 8lbs 13 and 3/4ths ounces.
Official Length: 21 and 1/2 inches long.

Then the comment came out... "No wonder he wouldn't go out the other way" :)

And The Answer Is: "The Jaws Of Life"

Trey Was born yesterday (6-8-08) via C Section at 3:30pm in the afternoon

Well... the whole labor and delivery process went a little different than we had hoped (okay... a lot different) but mom and baby are doing WONDERFUL.

We will be here (St. Josephs Womens Hospital... and no "I" don't have an appointment) in room 212 until Wednesday afternoon (fingers crossed).

Pictures of "Hercules" will be coming very very soon (like in a few hrs).

Jimmy :)

How Do We Get This Baby Out?

Nesting

Well like all pregnant women I too got the urge to clean the house from top to bottom and to start all kinds of household projects. In addition to the nursery, we also decided to paint Jimmy's office and to paint the breakfast nook. Below are pictures (except for the kitchen which right now is full of baby stuff waiting for Trey's arrival :o))

The nursery from the doorway - as you can see we went with a pirate theme

The changing table
The rocker/recliner and crib
Yes the office is painted the official Gator Orange and Blue - we love it!!

38 Weeks

This is me at 38 weeks. On Saturday the 24th I went to Robin's shower in Bradenton. She is due with a little girl on July 25. This is Courtney, Finley, Robin, Cara and I.

Our BabyMoon and Eighth Anniversary

After the work shower Jimmy and I headed to Sanibel for the weekend to celebrate our eight year wedding anniversary and our last weekend away before the arrival of Trey (our BabyMoon). We stayed at the Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa and it was a great weekend but way to short - we did not want to come back to reality.

We spent Saturday morning at the spa getting a couples massage
(a sports massage for Jimmy and a maternity massage for me)

Jimmy looking relaxed after his massage

We had lunch at the famous Bubble Room

After driving around the island and doing some shopping, we stopped at the beach so Jimmy could do some fishing and I could soak in the sun. After that we went back to the hotel where I laid by the pool and Jimmy took a nap.

We had dinner at The Timbers - a local seafood restaurant.

The Resort

We look too young to have been married eight years right :o)

The view from our balcony - I am already planning our return trip.

Work Shower - May 2, 2008

Well Trey is one spoiled little boy to be sure and Jimmy and I are lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives. Our last baby shower was hosted by four of the ladies at my work. We had a pizza lunch and everyone was invited. It was a great time and Jimmy actually got to participate in this one.

The Dad-to-Be and Mom-to-Be

The Cake

Amanda, Gina, Lorelle and Jacque

Lynn, Deb, Jan, Liz and Lisa

The Kids Table :0) Victoria, Kevin, Tommy, Mikey J, Bill and Shuler

Liz, Lisa, Ann, Zona, Kris and Jacque

Thanks to the wonderful hostesses -
Kit, Gina and Amanda (and also Megan O who could not make the shower)