Little Man

Well the cloth diapers are going good. They came completely clean in the washer and Landon seems to like them. With the disposable diapers we had issues with the little gel beads coming out and getting all over Landon, and this obviously doesn't happen happen with cloth diapers. I also love that the cloth diapers seem to hold more urine and they are so soft against his skin.

Tonight I decided to try two different brands of cloth diapers that I bought the other day and Landon leaked out of both. So I guess it is trial and error. I will try them again but it looks like I will stick with the brand I had originally bought.

Landon is already changing and getting bigger. Today his outfit had a collar on it and it made him look like such a little man. Stephen and I are having so much fun with him and can't believe how it feels to be parents. Landon still has his awake time from like nine to midnight and gets more fuzzy at night but all in all he really is a good baby.

Here are a few pictures from this afternoon, look how big he looks in the first one!

Cloth Diapers

Today I entered a new world...the world of cloth diapering. I never thought I would be one to use cloth diapers, but when it comes to the best thing for Landon I would probably do anything. I will keep you updated on how it goes but so far I like the cloth diapers way better. I am nervous about washing them and being able to get all the stains out but we shall see. I am doing the first load of diapers tonight so wish me luck!

Here is a picture of him sporting his cute cloth diaper and then some other pictures from the last few days.










These pictures make it seem like he always has his pacifier in his mouth, when actually he doesn't even like it that much. Yesterday we put his rain forest crib toy in his bassinet and this last picture shows his amazement with the new toy. He loves it!

First Walk

Today Stephen and I took Landon for his first walk. He loves his car seat so far and did great in his stroller too. It is such a beautiful day that we thought we better take advantage of it. Landon did great, he was awake for some of it but asleep by the time we made it back to the house. Here he is ready for his walk.

Happy Halloween

Landon had a good first Halloween. We went to my brothers house last night to see all my nieces and nephew in their costumes. Landon was dressed as a monkey and he was so cute. It was so much fun to dress him up and he didn't seem to mind at all. Here are a few pictures of his first Halloween!


The pumpkin is as big as him


Landon is his ghost outfit


Daddy, Mommy and Landon


Landon in his monkey costume


All the kids in their costumes


Uncle Travis "Mario" and Natalie "Luigi" with Landon

Game Day!

It is very serious in our house when it is game day! Stephen is a huge WVU fan and he can be a little crazy when there is a game on. Landon already has several WVU items including clothes, a bottle and a stuffed animal. So needless to say when WVU plays it is a big deal in our house. Here are a few pictures I took during the game.


Here are all my boys sporting their WVU attire! Yes even the dogs have WVU shirts!


Landon is his WVU sleeper


Stephen and Landon watching the football game

1 Week!

It is hard to believe Landon is already 1 week old. I would have to say that even though I had surgery and have not been feeling 100% this has been the best week of my life. I love being a mom and it melts my heart to see the man I love being a father. Stephen is so good with Landon and it is just so neat to watch.

Landon is doing great and we actually are getting a good amount of sleep. Stephens parents leave on Sunday and I am sure things will be much harder without there help. Also Stephen goes back to work on Monday and it will be very different to be by myself all day with Landon. Well as always here are a few pictures of him in the last few days.

First Doctor Appointment!

Stephen and I took Landon to the Doctor today. He is doing so good. When we left the hospital his weight was down to 5 Lbs. 15 Oz. and today he was 6 Lbs. 8 Oz. Some of that could be due to it being a different scale but even with that he is definitely gaining. The Nurse Practitioner said he is perfect and look great. It was so nice to hear that even though I already knew he was PERFECT.

We had a much better night last night. Landon still had his awake time about 3 AM but I was much more rested and just enjoyed holding him. Teresa (Stephens mom) stayed up with Landon until midnight while I slept and it is amazing how much energy a few hours of consecutive sleep will give you.

It is so much fun to be a new mom and to get to enjoy this time with Stephen home and so much family around has been great. We want to thank all of our family, especially our parents for everything they have done for us over the last week. WE ARE SO BLESSED!

I know these pictures do not go with the post today but he is just so cute it is hard to not post new pictures!




Stephen cuddling in the middle of the night


Alexis, Mallory, Ellie, Elizabeth and Landon

Just so you all know our dogs are still very loved and spoiled and today they enjoyed a little time in the sun. They are so cute with Landon. Tanner is very sweet and wants to cuddle with him, and Tucker is concerned and does not want him to ever cry.

My First Bath!

Today Landon had his first bath at home. Stephen watched the nurse give him one after delivery but today Stephen and I gave him one together. Even though it was only a sponge bath he seemed to like most of it. He cried a little bit but overall he liked the warm water.

He has been very good today, sleeping lots and doing even better with feeding. Hopefully things will go well tomorrow at the Doctors and he will have gained a little weight.

Here are a few pictures of his bath!

HOME!

Well we came home yesterday and it is so nice to be in our own enviroment. Even though Landon still lost a little weight the pediatrician was confident he was on an upward curve and is doing great. We will take him to the pediatrician on Wednesday to weigh him and hopefully he will be gaining. He liked the car and the weather was so nice that it made it a great day to come home!

He was good all evening, doing the normal: eat, sleep, poop, and be cute. Then last night he decided to drop the sleep part. He was awake a lot of the night and just wanted to be held. He had so many things stacked against him last night with his circumcision, gas, my milk not being all the way in and so forth that I am sure each night will get better.

Here are a few pictures of the last few days.

Day 2

Well today I have been feeling much better than yesterday. I am able to get out of bed, eat and move around alot more. Landon is doing great, he is doing good with breastfeeding and overall is just a good baby. We have had lots of visitors and it is so much fun to share Landon with everyone. We are going to ask tomorrow to see if maybe we can go home but if not than we will be going home on Monday. Here are a few more pictures to enjoy.


mommy and Landon


Daddy and Landon


Happy Family


Such a Little Man


Grandad and Nana


Papa and Baba