Monday, January 28, 2013

3 Months and Counting!

Chuck and I have officially made it two weeks with a baby at home - and we have all survived:)  We have had the help of family and friends, but I think we are doing pretty good so far.  Last week we had a successful trip to the pediatrician and eye doctor.  Our first trip outside of the house was to the pediatrician in Oak Park. I managed to leave the house late, get stuck behind a Metra train and forget my wallet at home.  Luckily the pediatrician's staff was very understanding and accommodating to new mom's:)

We have the routine newborn check-ups at the pediatrician, nothing really extra needed for Charlie. We will have at least one more follow-up eye doctor appointment - this is common for most preemies.  And 1 visit to the plastic surgeon.  Charlie wanted to inquire about a nip & tuck:)  In all seriousness, his nose was pretty banged up from his  nasal canulas.  Our appointment is for a consultation to make sure everything is healing ok.  I like that he already has a plastic surgeon - perhaps there will be a buy one get one free nose job package?!

Charlie's weight is up to 5 1/2 pounds-ish.  My mom, Chuck and I drew straws to see who would hop not he scale with Charlie...I lost.  I think his weight is around 5 1/2 pounds, but I'm not 100% sure.  I don't think any home scale is really that accurate:)  But we are thrilled to have him eating like a champ!

 Since moving home Charlie has made a new friend, Rooster from his activity mat.  They seem to be getting along swimingly.

To put Charlie to bed Chuck has fallen in love with the "Daddy Sack". This is a preemie sleep sack that actually seems to work miracles.  

Before Daddy Sack....

After Daddy Sack.

Taking a dip in his new and improved tub!

Our new nanny - oh wait, it's Grandma Wendi!

Uncle Adam & Aunt Mare Bear stopped by for lunch:)  Charlie can't wait to come visit Libertyville!!!

This past weekend I played photographer for Aunt Colleen's babies.  We had a full house!

Aunt Colleen, Mommy and our babies!  I chose a sepia finish on this photo due to my puffy eyes and lack of showering - oops.

 Colleen's mom and Maisy checking out baby Charlie;)

 Emily, Aunt Lisa and Sid stopped by to welcome Charlie home!  Emily makes a great photo assistant if anyone is hiring!

 Grandpa Joe and his new buddy!  Charlie can't wait to work in the garage with Grandpa - or just hang out and watch Speed Channel and eat candy.

Mommy also played shutterbug with Charlie this week.  Stay tuned for the final pics!

My little valentine.

Still figuring out how to pose Charlie with his cool wheels:)

Our first walk!  Today was quite balmy in Riverside, so we decided to venture out for our first walk.  This was only the second time that Charlie has been outside - he's been held hostage!  Below are some pics from our trip!

Bundled up from head to toe.  He's tiny, but he's in there!

Riverside is very much like Maybury, you'll see what I'm talking about soon:)

Our local library

Charlie and Daddy checking out some books...

Charlie stopping by the fireplace reading nook to catch up on his periodicals.

 Saying hi to the local fire department and police station.  

The Riverside Metra stop.  This is important for two reasons - 1. This is how Mommy gets to and from work. 2. This is also a seen in the major motion picture "Lake House" staring Sandra Bullock and Charlie's favorite actor Keannu Reeves.

Me posing with Charlie:)

Bundled baby

Visiting the new pizza place

Charlie ordering pizza from the new pizza place

Visting the new pond

On our way home

Doing his Maggie Simpson snowsuit impression. 

 Charlie hating his 3 month tie photoshoot...

Really hating it!

Trying to keep his eyes open with Grandma Christine:)

Tummy time with Sophie:)

Thanks everyone for following our updates on Charlie.  He appreciates all the love you send each day.

xoxo - Sarah, Chuck and Charlie