Cole Update

We took Cole to get weighed again today and he's gained 2.5 ounces since Wednesday. He's now 5 pounds 5.5 ounces. I will take him in again on Thursday of next week to get him weighed again. At this point, he should be gaining an ounce a day. And really, if life were fair, I would be losing a pound (or two) a day! It'd be a whole lot cooler if once Cole had been born, all 70 pounds I gained would have just melted off. A girl can dream...

Here's a video of Cole when he was still in the NICU unit. We were laughing at our poor boy having the hiccups. Man, he's going to be in serious trouble growing up considering Steve and I love to laugh and will most likely play pranks on him just simply for our own amusement. We suck.

By The By...

Kankles GONE! Ankles BACK!!! Nice sock marks, eh?




So worth it!!

First Doctor's Visit

Cole had his first doctor's appointment today and all went well. When we left Swedish on Monday, his weight was 4 pounds, 12 ounces and his jaundice level was at a 12. He weighed in at 5 pounds, 3 ounces today - one ounce above his birth weight (porker). His jaundice level also lowered on it's own and is down to 9.5 which is considered normal. The doctor advised that Cole looks great and is progressing very well. WOO HOO!! We go back in on Saturday to have him weighed again and to also schedule his next visit. Stay tuned....

Future Friends

Here are some of Cole's future buddies. Brenden will be one year in June and Dustin is a little over a month old. One girlfriend and another either buddy or girlfriend on the way....what a lucky little boy Cole is!

By the Way...

It's possible that Steve and I will drive each other bat shit crazy by the end of this week. I don't remember the last time we spent two straight weeks together. In fact, I don't think we ever have. Add total lack of sleep to the mix and some differences of opinion regarding parenting and put a cherry right on top. There may or may not be some very fun/interesting stories to come. GAHHH!

Congratulations Amber and Greg!!

My friends Amber and Greg just found out today that they will be having a baby girl come October. I am so excited that Cole is going to have a little girlfriend this fall. This gives us time to beef up our little man so that he looks fresh when little princess Adams arrives. Congrats Amber and Greg! We love you!!

Cole is Home Now!!!

We got the great news today that we could take Cole home. We hadn't brought the car seat with us because we didn't really think today would be the day. We were under the impression that he would be at the hospital for a few more days. Once we got the okay, we got home, grabbed the car seat and headed back to pick up our little man. He's been home for about 5 hours now and it's been awesome! Goliath has been really great about things too. I probably won't post for a few days until we get a little settled. Hope everyone is well!