Healthy (and BIG) Baby!

Today we went to see Dr. Lee for the first time. Sebastian was up around 6, so we thought a 9:30 appointment was going to be good. Well... we checked into the main desk around 9:15. He decided it was time to eat, and boy was he hungry. We managed to get a bottle put together and into him pretty quickly. That bought us some time. We went to the exam room where he was weighed and measured. He has managed to gain 11 oz and grew an inch in the last week. He is up to 10 lbs and 20.5 inches! What a big boy! When we undressed him to be weighed and measured he of course had a dirty diaper. As soon as the nurse was finished with him we had to change him...

Dr. Lee came in and checked him over from head to toe. Everything is looking great, and Sebastian is thriving. We will see Dr. Lee again in a month. Until then we are all clear for regular baths, and being outside is fine but we are going to restrict the number of people that are too close and handling him for a while longer.

Our latest thing at home is the baby carrier. We strap him into the harness and carry him around on our chests for hours at a time. It serves several purposes actually. First, we get to keep him close while he naps. He seems to like the warmth of our bodies, the beating of our hearts, and the motion as we move around. Second, we have both hands free while he is on us, in fact he is on me right now as I type. I can get things done like fold laundry, make bottles or blog while he hangs out. It is a lot of fun.

When he is awake and not strapped to us we like to be on the activity mat, sometimes on his tummy and sometimes on his back. He also seems to really like music, we play music in his room, and in the car when we are out and about.

That's all for today, remember if you want to see pictures of him visit our Picasa site by clicking here.

Two Sleepy Boys

What a busy day we had yesterday! First, Todd's youngest brother Kevin and his family (wife Jennifer, sons Jordan and Michael) came over for a visit. They arrived just after a feeding and change, so it was perfect timing. They got to visit with Sebastian before he zonked out, then we had time to make some lunch and visit. The boys were more into investigating our home, looking to see if we have a Wii (we do not) and finally I took them to the playground at the school down the street. We don't have much for 7 and 9 year old boys to do here, yet.

Todd's other brother Craig and his partner Kevin came over Sunday evening. We sat out on the patio and had a nice dinner while Sebastian slept, and they got to know him a little before they had to leave.

Today was a good day as well, we are settling into a pretty nice routine, and the weather is so beatiful it makes for a great time all around. We are even getting some small house projects done like moving the firewood finally and getting the Cherokee a much needed oil change.

I am going to work tomorrow down in Cincinnati. It will be really hard to be gone for the day, but I look at it as a chance to test out the one parent home thing, and I also realize it is one less day of PTO I have to 'burn' so I can use it later in the year.

Sebastian's Big Day Out

OK, it wasn't a BIG day out, but it was his first. It is so sunny and beautiful here we had to go for a walk yesterday. Todd and I learned a valuable lesson. Feed the baby BEFORE you go for a walk. The other thing we realized is that by the time you realize you need to turn around and go home you have a long way to go to get back.

Our first 2 days home have been great. Sebastian is sleeping 3-4 hours between changings/feedings and we have no fussiness otherwise (so far). I realize the more I say that out loud the greater the chances of jinxing things. We are now fully in choth diapers too. They are surprisingly easy to get on and off, and he seems to cry a lot less with the diaper changes. Could be coincidence about the crying, but the important thing is that we will save a TON of money over the next few years for sure. The environmental debate remains to be seen.

Sebastian had his debut on the webcam with his Grammie and Pop Pop Deans last night. They visited for a little bit, and we plan to have them read him a bedtime story soon. This will be fun! We wish that we all lived closer. We can't wait for Sebastian to meet the whole family. Speaking of family, Todd's mother and her friend Evelyn are on their way here to visit.

Mark's friends Stephanie and Julie stopped by for a while this morning. We're having a busy day that's for sure!

Well, that does it for today. More later!

Coming Home

Well, our little man is home. The 8 minute drive from Grant Hospital to home seemed like an eternity, and I caught myself driving a lot slower than my normal freeway pace. That's probably a good thing overall. We hung out here and showed Sebastian his new home then Todd and I ate dinner. Once we were all settled in, we fed and changed Sebastian and relaxed on the couch for a bit. He went down to sleep very well, and woke up about 3 hours later... hungry and dirty. Two hours later... and two and a half hours after that.

After the last feeding he stayed up for a while. We talked a bit, sang a song and then he was ready to lay down again. Todd and I are busy getting the weeks' chores caught up while we are still fresh from sleeping last night. Naps are in the cards for everyone today!

Day one...

We had a great first day. So far so good. We are having a very quiet and relaxed day actually, and everyone is healthy and happy.

Happy Birthday Sebastian Parks Felumlee-Deans!

Here he is... our baby... we'll put all the vital statistics and his full name here soon, we have a few phone calls to make first but it is very early. He was born at 4:24 AM after just 13 minutes of pushing...

Another picture of the nursery...

Still No Baby

Quick appointment today. Baby is negative 1 station, and Britnei is still 1-2 cm. No baby today, but soon. Our next appointment is Tuesday so hopefully there is better news next week. We're all ready for this baby to come!

Happy Easter!

Well, another busy week is over. I had three days in Miami and another day trip to Cincinnati this week. Its good to be home.

Thursday was another visit to the OBGYN with Britnei. Short trip this time, he checked her again and still no more progress from the 1 cm. She is CONVINCED that the baby will come today, but that would take a miracle. I doubt we have the baby before the due date of 4/24.

Todd and I are headed to Dayton to meet up with his brother, Donnie, his wife Stacey and their 6 kids today. Todd's parents are meeting us there as well. Eating Easter dinner at Red Robin, maybe I can get a HAMburger. :-)

April 2 Update

What a crazy week this has been. I am in Cincinnati at his company's headquarters all week. Being away from home this close to the delivery is a a little nerve wracking. Britnei started having contractions yesterday, most likely Braxton Hicks, nothing serious yet. She was examined again today and is only 1 cm and 50% effaced. Progress but nothing serious yet.

She is meeting Shannon (case worker from the county) tonight so that Shannon can complete the "birth mother" side of the paperwork and assessment. I hope to get a report from her when Shannon leaves.

We heard from Susan (attorney) today, everything is in order from a paperwork perspective, the hospital social worker has been contacted, and the attorney for Britnei has been identified and contacted.

Todd put the crib together this week. I swear I am going out of town more often; every time I do he gets so much done! A picture is included...