2 Month D/A

So, we called today to get a new Pedi closer to home for Brenton, and they decided to get him in right today! All in all, I like the Pedi, and his Nurse is very nice.

Anyway, he is now 12lbs 6oz (8lbs 5oz at birth), he's 25in long (22.5 at birth), and his head circumference is 39in! He's so darn big! He got his shots today (besides the Hep B, we saved that for next month), and he cried while getting them, but he was fine when we put him back in his car seat. Poor baby! He loved the oral Rotavirus, lol. The Nurse said most babies don't mind it, but she's never seen a baby who loves it like Brenton did. He will eat anything you put in his mouth, I swear!

The other Pedi we had said to put Brenton on soy formula, and if that didn't work give him the Nutramigen. The soy didn't work, so Nutramigen is was. We've been buying that for a couple weeks now at 25 dollars a can, and this Pedi said he doesn't want him on that formula. He switched him to Enfamil Gentlease. He was going to put him on Similac, but he didn't have any samples, and plus I don't want him on that. So, we'll see how he does on this. No matter what, he was fussy with gas.

Update..

Well, Brenton has been a definite hassle these past few weeks. We've discovered he has colic and everything has been so hectic around here.

We went on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells and it was beautiful. Also took a road trip down to Kansas (business trip also) and I loved riding in the car.. it's so beautiful and I love the scenery through Iowa. If only we could go back now..!

We've been trying different formula's for Brenton to help with his gas and colic but still have no luck. I'm thinking we're heading to Nutramigen. I hope we get his little tummy situated soon! I don't think neither of us can handle it any more! Poor baby. =(

I'm tired though..

4 weeks old..

Brenton is 4 weeks old today. Wow, I seriously can't believe it's already been that long! He has rolled over a few times already (on accident, I'm sure), and is drooling like crazy. He is "tummy scooting." It's insane how fast he's growing too. I know that he's gotten taller, and by my scale here at home, he weighs over 10lbs now!

I must admit, seeing all my friends have their babies lately really makes me want to go back and enjoy giving birth again. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. Devin says "no more children for 5 years," but I can't wait that long. No way..! :P

Okay, enough blabbering about my little one! :)

Birth Story!

Brenton Lowell Chambers was born on May 14th, at 10:30pm. He weighed 8lbs 5oz, and was 22.5 inches long! I was in active labor for about 4-5 hours, and then pushed for only 1 hour. I'd say that's pretty good considering how big he was! :)

I'm still trying to adjust to being a Mother, and it's hard but I think I'm doing the best that I can, or at least I hope so. I'm so glad to have Devin. He's been absolutely wonderful with getting up at night and getting him back to sleep after I change/feed him. He loves to sleep on Daddy's chest. :)

Just wanted to post this for my friends that I didn't get to speak too since I was obviously unprepared when I went into labor 2 weeks early. :P

Drama..

Well, we've only been at Grandma's for not even 3 weeks and we're moving out. My older brother who is 21 years old still lives there with her and causes nothing but stress for everyone. I can't be around that, and I don't want to be. So we're leaving to Devin's parents' house and we are definitely happy about that. We will have our own room and everything. I can finally get all ready for Brenton to arrive in a stress-free home! We will be leaving tonight, thank God.

Ugh.. I wish my family would just grow up.

It's finally done..!

Yay! The baby shower is finally over with. Now I can actually start buying things that I know for sure I need. I'm starting to feel like I'm accomplishing something now :)

Well, here's how things went.

Woke up around 9:30am, took a shower, went to McD's for breakfast (yum), picked up the balloons, went to the place to decorate, came home & got ready, blah blah blah. I invited about 30 people, I believe. I think between 20 & 30 showed up. A lot of them did tell me they had gotten called into work, which whatever I was fine with not having everyone show up. I hate being the center of attention, which my Grandma made sure I was. The party started a little after 4. We played games, then ate, then gifts. We had such good food. Ham, scalloped potatoes, beans, corn, green beans, salad, and buns. I made out good for gifts, I think. I always planned on buying everything myself, so I was surprised.

Gifts: Rain Forest Pack N Play, Bouncer, Swing, Car Mirror, and Blanket.
A lot of other soft blankets, 3 packs of diapers (140 newborn), baby wipes, baby wipe travel case, a lot of cute outfits, 3 onsies, and some other nice cute things. I can't remember everything, but I will post pictures that I took of everything soon :)

32 Week U/S

Went for my 32 week ultrasound today. The tech was very nice, and so we got some really great pictures. I'm still measuring 4 days ahead, like I've always been, but it's okay. She said my cervix is still shut tight, looks fine, nothing wrong there. My fluid levels are great, which I was kind of surprised because I haven't been drinking things I should be drinking; whoops! He is 4lbs 10oz, so he's getting nice and big. His heart rate is 135bpm, which is all good too. It was so cute watching him drink his fluid and play with his lips. When she first started the exam she showed us his bladder, then towards the end to get more pictures, she scans over his bladder again and it was a lot fuller and she said "I don't know who's going to pee first, you or him." It was pretty funny :) The tech showed us his hands which were right up by his nose, so we called him a nose picker! I was nervous, as I always am when it comes to ultrasounds and doctor appointments. I'm always worried their going to find something wrong, but each time they tell me he's just perfect :) Maybe I should stop worrying so much, lol.

Anyway, I'll post some pictures that we got