Cloth Diapers

So we started with the cloth diapers last week and so far so good. The laundry for them hasn't been to over whelming and isn't really difficult to do. I was able to take Parker out and use the disposable inserts and that worked great. The only thing I had to go get was a drying rack so we could air dry the diapers and not wear down the elastic in them. I do not regret going with them and am excited to see him grow with them. There are a few more diapers I would like and will look into getting some more colors.

Here is the link to the brand we went with and love! www.charliebanana.com

The next adventure I am going to research is making my own baby food. I think that will be great for him and something fun to do!

Newborn Pictures

On Memorial Day we had Parker's newborn photos taken. And when you see the pictures you wouldn't know it but he was a grump and not really cooperative. But we got some great shots. Heidi, with Our Labor of Love, did an amazing job as always. Her work is stunning. The main thing Parker hated was the dinosaur hat. Jake thinks because it was scratchy but there is no telling. Overall I am really pleased and will probably do 3, 6, 9, and 12 month photos with Heidi. But that is still in the works.

I will leave you with some of my favorite shots.

Date night

This weekend Parker met Jake's cousin Stefani, all the way in from New York. We spent the day at the Lalla house and Parker loved it cause he was held the whole time. Saturday was another iffy night he had a block where he cried for a while and then finally went to bed and gave us some sleep. Yay.

Sunday... Jake and I went out for sushi and frozen yogurt just the two of us. It was a nice date night. But I will say it was good to come home and see the little guy. We enjoyed the time just the two of us. Tomorrow Jake goes back to work and let's hope I can do this mom thing all by myself. We will see how it goes. Luckily, my sister, Laura, is staying a couple of days to be an extra set of hands.

More to come later this week... Topics include newborn photos, how I did without Jake's help, and the redo hearing screen. In the meantime some photos.

3 weeks tomorrow!

So we have made it another week at home. With a few ups and downs. Such as Wednesday night Jake got no sleep because at 3am Parker decided to scream all night between feeds until 8am when he finally slept. How did we handle that. I stayed with crying Parker until 6am and then I tagged Jake. But Jake didn't actually get sleep that night cause he could still hear Parker. So Thursday night Jake went to sleep at 8pm and Parker and I slept in the family room to give Jake some much needed sleep. Over all that was the only mishap of the week. Parker is having many more awake times and we love it. Getting awesome photos and getting to love on him while he is awake is great.

Jake goes back to work next week and it will just be me and the little guy. Yikes. But after he hits one month we have a few outings planned and that will be fun for the little guy. We might even visit dad at work. Jake will love that. My mom offered to let Laura stay with us a few days and that will be fun for her and give me an extra set of hands. As well on Monday we have to go repeat Parker's hearing screen. He failed in his right ear and apparently it is really common for babies to fail in one or both ears. Like 40% chance they fail. And it's usually due to fluid left over from the delivery or other various factors. But we are being positive and hope it will be fine since he passed in the left ear.

This weekend we have lots of fun activities planned. First, we are going to Cartersville to see Jake's cousin who is in town from Syracuse. And on Sunday Jake and I are going on a date and my mother is babysitting. We are getting sushi which I am pumped about. And I know my mom is excited to watch him.

Just an FYI I typed this post on my new iPad so I hope it isn't terrible. But here are a few parting pictures.