Promised Pictures

Tummy Time
Visit from family

Griffin and Pop

I promised my dad, "Pop" that I would post a picture of him and Griffin. He was so good with him and they took many naps together on the couch. My mom left today so it's time to settle into being a mom on my own now. I don't know what I would have done without her. I can't ever thank her enough for all she has done for Griffin and me. We are so fortunate because Griffin's other grandma GiGi is coming over tonight and bringing her famous spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. Yummy! We are so blessed!

Baby Update

First Bath-- WAAAA!!!
Sleeping with Daddy

Headed Home

Precious Face

We came home from the hospital on Wednesday of last week, and boy was it good to be home. Griffin has been the most perfect baby. Sure he's a newborn, and we're sleep deprived and our brains are like jelly, but we are enjoying every moment of it! This past weekend Jason's sister Lauren got married and we were so thrilled to make the wedding. It was absolutely beautiful and Lauren and Brandon were the picture of perfect love. Griffin spent his first night in the hotel, and MiMi, my mom, was the perfect baby sitter. Hopefully things are going to settle down a little and we'll get a better sense of normal baby life. We feel overwhelmed with the blessing of our precious son and couldn't love anything more. Jason continues to be the perfect daddy, involved in every way. Looking at him with our son makes my heart burst with love for them both. Thanks to everyone for all the love and support over the past few days. Sorry for not returning phone calls or sending more pics, but we are just beginning to get our heads above water. :) Griffin has his first appointment with the pediatrician tomorrow and pictures on Wednesday!

Baby Griffin is Finally Here!

Little Footprints

Sweetest Face I've Ever Seen

Family seeing Griffin for the first time!

We have been blessed with the most precious baby boy!  Griffin was born on Sunday, February 22, at 9:02 am.  We had come to the hospital Saturday at around 1:00 because I was having contractions and running a slight temperature.  By the time they got us in, my temp had gone up and the babies heart rate was being affected.  So they decided to break my water and let my body go into labor.  I had the epidural pretty quick (thank goodness) and labored all night long.  I got to nine and a half centimeters but stayed there for several hours until the doctors decided a c section would be the best way to get him here.  We were all in for a HUGE surprise when they pulled little Griffin out and found he wasn't so little after all.  He weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs 5.5 oz!  My doctor couldn't believe it and they now think my due date was not accurate and that Griffin was probably a week overdue.  They had to take him to NICU right away because he was running a slight fever :(.  They are doing some blood cultures to make sure everything is ok, but so far so good.  We are hoping to have him out of NICU tomorrow morning and go home Wed.  It has been the hardest thing ever not to be able to feed or cuddle fully with my sweet little boy, but they want me fever free for 24 hours before I can breast feed.  Griffin is such an amazing baby.  We've only heard him cry once while we were changing him, but he is easily soothed and recognizes our voices right away.  Jason has been absolutely amazing!  He has taken on the role of being a dad like a champ.  He rushed down there this morning so he could change Griffin's diaper and swaddle him before I came in to give him a bottle.  He has taken such good care of me as well.  Please pray for our little one, that we can all go home together on Wednesday.  We know we have been so blessed! 

Shower Pictures

Dallas shower

5 blue and one pink :)

CWE Shower

My awesome team!

Jason's work shower

Not the most flattering pic... oh well!

I am so behind on posting pics from our showers. The first ones are from a shower my friends threw in Dallas. There are 6 of us pregnant and 5 are having boys! It was so fun to see everyone and I am so thankful for these wonderful friends. The next few are from my shower at school. They did a baseball theme and it was perfect! The last is from the luncheon Jason's company had for us. We were so thankful for their generosity and it was great to meet everyone! We are so blessed and thankful for everyone's love and support!!!

Nursery Update

These letters were NOT easy to hang, but Jason did a great job!Jeter already has his favorite spot on the rug

crib bedding


finished window and shelves

We have been so busy these past couple of weeks getting ready for Griffin to arrive! Doctor Update: I am a "loose" 1 centimeter (I know that sounds so yucky) and the baby is in position. My cervix is soft and she said everything looks good! So now we just wait! AHHH! We have been working hard on finishing up the nursery. We finally got the shutters in the nursery installed and put the window treatment up. The nursery is finished now except for the glider (we're still waiting for that to come in...that's a whole long story). We love going in there and just imagining what it will be like to see our little one sleeping in his crib!

Update on the Nursery

Jason put together the stroller. He's such a great handy man!

Whoa! The belly continues to grow!

Crib Bedding

Dresser and Floating Shelves

My mom made this lamp!

Little Antique Rocking Chair

We have been working hard to finish up the nursery. We are still waiting on the letters to hang above the crib, the shutters for the window, and the glider to come in. My mom and I saw a precious lamp at a baby boutique and instead of paying $275 like they were asking, my mom, who I must say is extremely talented and creative, copied it to the tee! It looks perfect in the room. She also found the antique rocker at an estate sale and we had the cushion made for it. Jason and I have had so much fun preparing the nursery for our little guy, and we just can't wait to see him in it!!!

Baby Shower

The Amazing Hostesses

Leslie made these darling cupcakes and they were a huge hit!

Two pregos!

The stocking Jason's Bop made for Griffin- SO Special!

I have been such a terrible blogger, but I thought it's never too late to catch up. On January 3rd, my wonderful sister in laws, Leslie and Lauren and two great friends, Leslie and Lane threw me a baby shower for friends and family in Houston! I had a blast and Griffin really raked it in! Jason's grandmother made us one of her special stockings for the baby, and we got many wonderful gifts. We both feel so fortunate to be surrounded by so many people who love and support us during this exciting time! Only 6 weeks to go...yea!