Archives for 2008

Yesterday it was 105 degrees here.  Poor Sean doesn’t like the heat, I really don’t like it either.  Today is supposed to be just as hot.  I already have the air turned on…  Waiting for the temperature to rise.  It’s days like today when I think about work.  The air might not be on yet at the campus, and if it is, I’d be wearing a sweater.  Oh the irony of it all.  I will say, I do like having control over the temperature in … [Read more...]

Monday, Jacob, mom and I went to the Japanese Gardens in Saratoga.  I took lots of pictures of the flora, and a few of Sean (they are out on flickr).  We had a nice time, even though I was pretty cranky.  This no sleeping thing is for the birds.  Yes, Sean did better last night, but I still didn’t sleep.  I think I need to learn how to again.  I’ve not slept more than 4 hours in a row since December, no wait, November.  I thought you might enjoy … [Read more...]

As my mother says to Sean, “you have Mommy’s number in your cell phone, and you have that phone in your pocket.”  No, I’m not sleeping.  John, he is sleeping, through the crying, or talking of our little boy.  I hear every noise.  I’ve turned the monitor down, and at 3:00 am, I turn it off.  I still hear every little babble that my talkative boy makes.  We put Sean down at 9:30 last night, and by 10, John and I were both in bed, fast … [Read more...]

On Monday, Sean turned two months old.  It was a very big day for him.  He went to the doctors and had four shots.  The doctor put me in a corner and wouldn’t let me watch.  John was also told to not pay attention.  It was very quick, four little band-aids were placed upon his legs and then I gave him Baby Tylenol to help with the pain.  Poor guy.  He had a fever most of the afternoon, but it never got higher than 101.7.  So, that was ok.  He … [Read more...]

You know, it’s funny…  I kinda have time during the day…  Kinda.  Sean keeps me busy, and we are starting to get into a routine.  We have had some fun adventures visiting my dad, my sister-in-law, John’s mom, and Auntie Marilyn.  Nana Dee came to visit us, as did Carol and Sue.  We really like visitors.  We went to Kohls and bought mommy some new clothes.  I’ve figured out that we have to have a bottle where ever we go.  … [Read more...]

These pictures were taken on Monday night.  Sean is awake after dinner, and graced us with two great smiles (ok 2 that we could capture).  I thought you would enjoy seeing them! These pictures were taken on the last Saturday in March, at Tabitha’s birthday party.  The blue sweater was made for Sean by Jenny.  It is so beautiful!  Everyone loves it as much as I do!  Jenny is so awesome, she sent an entire outfit, with little shoes and everything!  And … [Read more...]

So, we have had a few firsts… first golden shower given to me by Sean (daddy was amused, mommy was not) first barf down mommy’s shirt (mommy had to hurry and take a shower, again daddy was amused, and mommy was not) first trip to Grandma G’s house (for our first easter dinner and visit from the easter bunny) first attendance to a birthday party (Tabitha turned 4 years old!  Sean was the life of the party, asleep the whole time) first walk around the block with just mommy … [Read more...]

There are lots of firsts that I’m looking forward to having with Sean…  First haircut, first real food, first smile, that kind of thing.  Friday brought a first for Sean.  First trip to the emergency room.  Honestly, it totally freaked me out.  You see, we had our normal 4 am feeding, and he passed out.  So, I put him in the bassensette, and tried to go back to sleep.  I hoped Sean would do the same.  He never did, neither did I.  I … [Read more...]

What a whirlwind the past 2 weeks have been!  I had a scheduled c-section on Wednesday, March 5 at 5:45 pm.  I really was very scared, and honestly hoped that my pregnancy was not going to end that way.  When we got to the hospital, I was immediately greeted by my nurse (whose name I just can’t remember), who tried really hard to ensure that I was comfortable.  I was.  I was put on the fetal monitor, which said that the baby was fine.  That was good.  … [Read more...]

This is John, Gwen’s husband, writing to let you all know that our son was born on Wednesday March 5, 2008 at 6:10pm.  He weighs 9 lbs, 8 oz. and is 22 inches long.  Mother and son are doing well.  They will remain in the hospital until Sunday.  Gwen will update everyone about the events of the last couple of days, but just to whet your appetite here are a few pictures: Here’s a picture of the baby just after he was born: Here’s a picture of the baby on … [Read more...]