He's a Tank!

Well I know I haven't done my part on updating this thing, but I'm going to make a few excuses... My best friend Taylor just had Eli on Thursday and long story short they had to stay a few extra days in the NICU so I blogged for Taylor a few times and let her use my computer while she was there. Secondly, Corey and I bought a house! We should be closing on Feb. 20 assuming everything goes well. Apparently everyone and their brother is refinancing so it is pushing the turn around time longer and longer. Stupid. And thirdly, I have Carter. :) So give me a break right? LOL

Carter is doing well. We just went to his 2 month appointment yesterday and he is a tank! The child weighs 13 lbs 14 oz and is 24.25 inches long. He is in the 85% percentile for both height and weight. He is changing all the time and I am so happy that I have a healthy boy. Its amazing how you count your blessings. Cart-man's best friend Eli had a bout with Jaundice. People become numb to the word jaundice and just chalk it up to every child has it but Eli wanted to be different. He didn't just want to have it, he wanted to perfect it. :) He had to stay in the NICU until yesterday when he finally got to come home! yay! That little man has sure been through a lot and hasn't even hit his one week mark. But I'm so proud of Taylor and Zach. They are amazing parents and its so funny to see their priorities shift from what it was then and what it is now. Carter missed Eli a whole lot because he wasn't allowed to visit him in the hospital so we went there last night and cooked them dinner. It was great to see them in their own element!

I love how things are going right now. I'm still on maternity leave because my job rocks! I love the people I work with and work for. I just got my schedule yesterday and it looks like my first day back is March 5. booooo, I'll miss Carter so much.

Good news, Carter slept for 8 hours last night. He's been sleeping like 6 or so but last night was a good night. I feel so rested and like a brand new person! I love him so much and it amazes me how much he has developed into his own person. He smiles and coos when someone talks to him. He sticks out his tongue on command almost every time and he is all around a happy baby. And I love his chubby cheeks! I can't wait to see everyone. I love you and sorry it took a while for me to update this!

Carter with Dr. Templeton...


Uncle B with Carter


Daddy's favorite tummy time!


Olivia born 12.26.08, Eli born 02.05.09 and Carter born 12.05.08... Best friends for life!


Carter's best friend Eli in his little incubator and cool sunglasses on. No feeding tube and IV's I think this is either before or after that. I can't remember, the pictures run together.


I hope you all like the updates, I'll try harder next time. Shannon Harvey, you need to update your blog too ma'am!