Wyatt is 3 Weeks Old Today!

I can't believe Wyatt is 3 weeks old today...time really does fly by. We are just so lucky to have him in our lives. His personality is really starting to show and he is looking more like his Dad each day. We went back to the Dr last friday and he weighed 6lbs 4oz. He is eating like a little piggy which is a good thing, we want to put some weight back on him! He is sleeping better at night (knock on wood!)...we are trying to establish a routine but easier said than done. Wyatt found his thumb yesterday...he has always wanted to suck on his fingers but we try not to let him and give him his pacifier instead. He hates getting his diaper changed and gets mad when we burp him during his feedings! I think he is a bit stubborn and impatient (gets that from his Dad...not me!) at times. He is liking his swing more and more each day, I guess it just takes some getting used to!
I am trying to soak up every minute I get with him and just enjoy my time. I know that he is going to change so much over the next year, I want to take it all in while I can!! I just love this little guy!

My Dad

Yesterday was a day of mixed emotions. I was so very excited for Darin and his first father's day. But I was also sad that I couldn't celebrate the day with my Dad. My Dad passed away almost two years ago. He was such a caring and loving father. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for his family and friends. I have so many wonderful memories of him...coaching our softball teams, going fishing, going to Ocean City, playing minature golf, riding in the golf cart while he played golf, coming to all of my ECU volleyball games, dancing at our wedding...I could go on and on. I wish I could say it gets easier as time goes by but honestly, it doesn't. I miss him dearly and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and wish he was here. I know he is always with me in my heart and watches over us. Happy Father's Day Dad!! I love you!!!

Happy Father's Day

Happy 1st Father's Day Darin!!!

Darin is such a wonderful dad!! He loves Wyatt so much and really enjoys every minute he gets to spend with him. From the time Wyatt was born, Darin jumped right in to hold him, calm him down and even changed his first poopy diaper!! Wyatt and I are so lucky to have Darin in our lives!! And I must say that Wyatt looks just like his Dad.. and nothing like me!

Welcome Baby Wyatt!!

Ok so this is late...sorry.
On June 2 at 8:26 pm Baby Wyatt was born!!! He weighed 6lbs 9oz and was 20 1/4 inches long. I went into the hospital to be induced because of my high blood pressure and after a long labor process, he was born by c-section. Everything turned out fine and we have a precious, healthy baby boy!!! We stayed in the hosptial for 3 days and came home Friday, June 5th. My Mom and my Sister were at the hosptial with us. Darin's Mom came down Friday as well as his brother Ryan and his brother's girlfriend Jamea. Darin's Dad also came down for the day to visit his new grandson! It was so great to see everyone and to share Wyatt with the family!!

The first two weeks were not easy, I admit. I think the most sleep I got total in one night was 2-3 hours. I was exhausted and so was Darin. Wyatt was very gassy and just did not want to sleep at night. Things are getting much better and hopefully those days are behind us! He is gaining weight and sleeping better. He is just so precious, I can't get enough of him!! It is amazing how much they change. I can't believe he will be 3 weeks old this Tuesday...my how time flies!!!