2 month check-up

Today, Pearce had his 2 month check-up.  I was so excited to see what his stats were, but I was dreading the first set of shots.  I took the first two pics while we were waiting for Dr. Sperling.  Pearce was just kicking and smiling and so happy!  Dr. Sperling came in and he really put on a show for her.  It was like he was saying, "Look what I can do!"  He just kept kicking and smiling.  He is such a happy baby!

2 month stats

Weight:  11 lbs, 13 oz (45th percentile)

Height:  23 inches (50th percentile)

Head:  39 1/4 cm (50th percentile)

Then it was time for his shots.  I knew it would be hard to watch, but I was not going to cry...that would be stupid.  Every baby has to get shots, they all cry, then they're o.k....right?  Well, the nurse came in with a tray of 3 shots and an oral vaccine.  She gave Pearce the oral vaccine first, then told me it was time for the shots.  I layed him on the table and he looked right at me and started smiling.  The nurse told me to hold his hands because he might get scared when she gave him the first shot.  As soon as she said that, tears welled up in my eyes.  She gave him the first shot and he just totally lost it...as did I.  I've never heard him cry like that.  Then she gave him two more in the other thigh :(  He could not catch his breath because he was crying so hard.  I scooped him up and just held him...as tears ran down both of our faces.  It was so hard for me to see my baby boy in pain!  The nurse told me I should feed him to make him feel better.  Well, I totally wish I had thought of that before because I didn't have a bottle ready, so I had to put him down while I fixed a bottle.  He cried even more then!  I finally got his bottle ready and I just held him, fed him, and cried.  Daddy is coming with us next time for sure!!  After we left the doctor's office, we stopped at Target to get some Tylenol just in case he started to run a fever.  I can tell he doesn't feel good.  He has had a slight fever and has slept most of the day.  I'm not looking forward to the next round of shots!      

Two in this thigh and one in the other.

He looks so sad here!  Poor little guy!

Wildflowers with GG

GG came for a visit and we were so excited!  Whenever GG comes, we don't just sit around....we are out and about for most of the day!  On Saturday we went out to lunch and then hit the outlet mall.  We joked that we're training Pearce early to be a good shopping buddy.  He was great at the outlet mall!  Lora got me lots of cute NON-MATERNITY clothes from Banana Republic and I'm soooo excited!!!  I loved wearing my maternity clothes when I was pregnant, but it's a little depressing to be wearing them 8 weeks after.  Although I'm not to my pre-pregnancy size yet, I'm almost there and the things I got will still look great when I loose some more weight.  I also got a new Coach purse AND two new pairs of shoes....thank you Lora!!  Pearce got lucky too.  We hit the Carter's store and got him some new jammies and several cute outfits.  GG couldn't resist getting her little guy two Easter outfits....especially since they were 70% off!  Tuesday decided to go to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to get some cute pics of GG and Pearce.  He wore his Easter outfits GG got him.  It was a beautiful day to go!

Pearce's outfit says "Somebunny Loves You."  He looked so cute!

We tried and tried to get Pearce to smile, but the sun was bright.  He  still looks adorable and GG looked so pretty in her jacket!

GG got Pearce his first Easter basket and filled it with all kinds of goodies!

"I love my Easter basket GG!!"

Outfit change!  This is the other outfit GG got Pearce.  It came with little bunny slippers!

It was a good thing we went on this day, because the next day it rained!  But that didn't stop us with our plans!  We did more shopping and even got manicures and pedicures!  I just held Pearce and gave him a bottle while my pedicure was being done.  Then I handed him to Lora so I could get a manicure.  He loved the vibrating chair!  While GG was here, she loved and loved on Pearce.  She fed him, changed him, dressed him, played with him, talked to him...did everything for him!  Pearce is so lucky to have 3 sets of grandparents that ADORE him!  One thing that was so funny to me was when we were at the nail salon, GG was holding him and talking to him.  He was just looking at her and then she started making funny noises and Pearce was just smiling and smiling at her.  It was then that I had this thought, "Only the love of an adoring grandmother could trump any concern of looking silly!"  As long as Pearce was smiling at GG, she was going to keep making those sounds for him...and it didn't matter how silly she looked!  I loved it!!

Lora, we had such a wonderful time with you.  Thank you for taking me shopping and for all of your help with Pearce.  We can't wait to see you again.  We love you!!!

My Paci

So, Pearce LOVES his paci.  He came out of me sucking on two of his fingers.  The nurses said he had little blisters on his fingers from sucking in the womb :)  So, he's loved his paci from Day 1!  He likes the Soothie paci's.  His favorite is Wubanub, but we call it Wub-Nub.  It's a little stuffed animal on the end of the paci and it just helps keep it in his mouth because it rests on his chest.  I try not to take his picture with the paci in his mouth, but these are a few pics Erin took when he was 1 month old.  He was a little fussy...until he got his paci :)

"Get me out of this stupid blanket and get me my paci!"

"I'm really mad now!"

"I want my paci!!!"

"Mmmm....that's better." 

"Wait, mommy.  Why did you take my paci away?  Where is it?" 

"I'm mad at you, Mommy."

"Oh, there it is.  I was worried." 

"Please don't take Mr. Paci away again." 

Here's Wub-Nub.  I took these pics yesterday as we were leaving the house.  He loves Wub-Nub :)

 

2 months old!!

It's been 2 months since my baby boy was born, but it feels like he's been part of our life for much longer!    I feel like I know Pearce now.  That probably sounds weird, but the first month, he pretty much slept.  This second month, I've seen his personality come out and I love it!  I was so afraid that with each passing month I would be sad he was getting older, but honestly, it doesn't make me sad.  I really am soaking in each day and I am just loving seeing how he grows and changes.  When I got pregnant with him, I always knew he could be our one and only, so I'm savoring each day and not looking back....only forward.  I do hope we get to have another baby, but only God knows if that will happen or not and I'm totally fine with that.  Pearce is such a happy baby, but he does have his moments.  For example, he does not like for me to wipe his face off.  On days he doesn't have a bath, I'll just use a warm wash cloth to wipe his face...he's ok for the first few seconds, then he starts to cry.  But that is nothing compared to when I have to clean out his nose.  Oh my goodness, he cries SO HARD when I do this.  First I put in a few saline drops and then I use the bulb to suck everything out.  Oh, it is soooo sad.  I scoop him up when I'm finished and sit in the glider and rock him.  Then he calms down.  Poor baby!  Good thing I don't have to do that too often!  We are definitely more on a "schedule."  We follow the "eat, play, sleep" routine.  He has his bottle, then we play on the play mat or do tummy time, then he starts to get a little fussy, so then I know it's time for a little nap.  He is still a great sleeper and sleeps through the night!  I'm actually preparing to start having him sleep in his crib at night.  I ordered a new sound machine that has lots of different sounds.  It will stay on all night.  The one he has now just stays on for 45 minutes which is fine, but I think he also likes hearing the dogs snore during the night.  When he goes in his crib, I want him to have a soothing sound going all night...or when he needs it.  One neat thing about this sound machine is that it's voice activated.  So if he wakes up and starts to cry, the sound machine will start again...soothing him back to sleep (hopefully!).  It also has a projection screen that will project images on the ceiling.  I just want his crib to be peaceful and soothing for him.  So....my plan is to start having him take his naps in there with his sound machine and see how that goes for the next few weeks.  More on that later!  Here are his 2 month pics!!

 

 

Ooops!

Pearce, you are 2 months old today!!

*You still wear a size 1 diaper.

*You wear 0-3 month size clothes (I have put away all of your newborn clothes).

*You eat 4 1/2 - 5 ounces of Similac Sensitive Formula every 3-4 hours (your tummy troubles are over!).

*You weigh 10 lbs and something.  We go back to the pediatrician on Friday so I'll find out then!

*You are the best little traveler...you always fall asleep in your car seat and you love to ride in your stroller!

*You sleep through the night which makes Mommy sooooo happy!!!
*You like to be swaddled at night.
*You LOVE your paci's...especially Wub-Nub.
*You do not like tummy time for very long :(

*We go to our play group each week and I love getting you dressed cute and showing you off...although you usually fall asleep and stay asleep for a while when we get there!  Last week, I secretly woke you up because I wanted everyone to see how cute you looked :)

*You focus on your toys on your play mat for a lot longer now.  When I jiggle them, you smile a big smile.
*You smile all the time now!  You have the cutest little dimple.
*You cry real tears now.

Pearce, Mommy and Daddy love you so much!  We are having lots of fun with you.  The other day, I took you to the mall for the first time to find some Easter shoes.  I had you in your stroller and you just looked and looked at me...and smiled and smiled!  I'm sure I looked pretty crazy talking baby talk to you as we strolled through the mall, but I didn't care!  I feel so proud taking you out and about.  I love it when people ask me about you.  Daddy loves to hold you in his big chair and the two of you will watch t.v. together.  He talks silly to you and makes you smile.  I know you and Daddy are going to be big buddies!  Happy 2 month birthday my sweet baby boy!!!

Bluebonnets!!

My friend Erin is a wonderful photographer, so when she offered to take our pictures with the bluebonnets, I jumped at the opportunity!  I put Pearce in his Easter outfit and thought he looked adorable!  I have since gotten him some little white leather shoes to wear, but his sandals were cute.  Erin took us to a little spot just off the highway.  The light was just perfect.  I love how you can see the red in Pearce's hair.  So cute!!  Enjoy!!