3 Weeks Old

Tomorrow Layton will be 3 weeks old! I can't believe how fast the time has flown by! Bryce and I feel so blessed to have him in our lives and to be able to spend each day together as a family! We are quickly adjusting to life as a family of 3 and I have quickly learned so many lessons about being a Mom. As soon as I make coffee or food, Layton will need my attention so whatever I made will always end up cold. I run the washer, drier and dishwasher in the middle of the night, so it will be done in the morning. I now plan to leave the house 20 minutes earlier than I would have before, because not matter what, Layton will need to be changed or eat before we leave!

Bryce and I are enjoying sharing so much time with Layton. Bryce has been such a huge help and a wonderful Dad. I do have to admit that nights are hard when Bryce has to go to work. Being the only person to care for a newborn can be quite challenging at times. This makes me thankful that I have an amazing partner! Sunday nights Bryce wakes up the whole night with Layton to let me catch up on my sleep from Friday and Saturday! I couldn't be more thankful on Monday mornings!

Layton has been growing and changing everyday. He is eating between 3-4 oz every feeding! He is going to be a big boy if he keeps eating at this rate! His face and legs are starting to fill out because of all great nutrients! He loves taking naps in his swing and his boppy. Layton loves watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse because there are so many bright colors. He has also been working on his tan and sitting in the sun when he is awake. Layton loves to look at all the colorful things on his exercise mat! Last night he even watched his first Red Sox game laying on his mat! When Daddy is on duty I catch the boys playing video games! They have been playing Tiger Woods Golf because Bryce wants to start him early!

Other than sleeping, eating, playing and pooping we have been having so much fun together! Each day has been a new experience! I can't wait to give him his first bath in the bathtub this week! =)

Pee Initiation

And on the 8th day we were initiated! We knew the day would finally come where we would be peed on! Yesterday around lunch time I was eating my lunch and Bryce went to change Layton's diaper. He asked me to come into the room to watch him on the changing table so he could warm the wipes. As I am watching him and eating all of a sudden the stream started flowing! I quickly with the empty hand tried to figure out what to do but my first response was to laugh as it went into the air. Bryce came back in the room and asked what I was laughing at and then started laughing himself. Finally I got it under control and reminded Bryce to next time have a diaper on him.

A couple of hours later, just when I though my turn was over, I was feeding Layton his bottle when I started to feel warmth on my leg and stomach. I reached down with my empty hand and low and behold I was soaking wet! He had leaked out of his diaper, through the blanket and all over me! He was so comfortable and relieved that I let him finish eating then passed him off to Bryce to go change his clothes while I changed mine!

During the 5am feeding it was finally Bryce's turn! Bryce let him eat and then changed his diaper before laying him back down to sleep. As Bryce was changing his diaper Layton decided that he was not finished and the stream started flowing in the air.Just as  Bryce finally go it under control and pointed down,  Layton  decided that he also needed to relieve himself the other way and poopied on the changing table! I think Bryce finally figured out that he always has to have a diaper under him!

Grandma & Grandpa & Uncle

My Brother came into town last Tuesday when Layton was born. He came right to the hospital for Uncle duties. He hung out with us for a couple of days, bu refused to change any dirty diapers!

My parents came into town on July 2 to meet their first grandson and help out for a couple of weeks. They have been such a huge help with Layton and letting us rest when we need a nap! Layton has loved hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa and will be very sad when they have to leave! For now we are just enjoying every second of our time together!

1st Doctor Visit

We went to the doctor with Layton this morning and got wonderful results.  They measured his head, weighed him, checked his height, and took his temperature! Most babies loose weight in the first couple weeks; our little man has gained 15 ounces! The Doctor said that he was doing awesome and was right on track. She also mentioned that he should be eating around 1-2 ounces every 2-3 hours, but instead he is eating 2-3 ounces every 2-3 hours!

After the doctor gave us some new parent advice and answered all of our questions they had to make my poor baby cry. They had to prick his foot and test his blood for all different types of things. Daddy held him and Mommy watched praying that it would go quickly! Right after she was done getting all the blood she needed Layton decided to thank her by passing a long and juicy toot! We all thought that it was quite hilarious including the nurse!

First Sponge Bath

It was finally time for Layton's first sponge bath! I was so excited! We didn't want him to get mad and cold so we devised a plan! We wanted him to be as warm as possible so, where else to take him than on the poarch, at noon on a sunny Vegas day! (We kept him in the shade so he wouldn't get burnt.) Bryce held him and I sponged him off. He was so content and happy! After he was done he just wanted to hang out and relax outside... until he got hungry that is!