How does a 2 week old contract pink eye? Don't know, but ours did it.

Speaking Poundage-wise...

Jamie was exactly 7 pounds when he was born. Like all babies, he lost a little after he was born, getting down to 6lbs 4 oz (I think) at his lowest. I took him for his 2 week check today and he's up to a whopping 7 lbs 13 oz! Whoooo! He's gained a net 1.5 pounds. That equals a LOT of nursing. Luckily, Jamie mastered breastfeeding about as quickly as Emmeline did. It's certainly not easy, but once mom and baby get it, things turn around. He weighs less than his big sister did at this age, but he'll catch up eventually.

Just a Few Pictures

Emmeline and Jamie in the hospital

I caught a gas smile. Priceless!

Enjoying the sunny weather (also helps with a touch of jaundice)

Welcome to the world, James Wesley!

I won't get into the whole story right now, but we welcomed our little boy early Sunday morning. He was a boy in a hurry, and came after only 4 hours of labor, and 10 minutes of pushing. Jamie weighed 7 lbs even, and was 20 1/4 inches long. He looks nothing like his big sister, who is completely smitten with him!

39 Weeks

Technically I'm 39 weeks tomorrow. But I had a doctor's appointment today, and they did a check - unexpected. Still 50% effaced, but nearly 2cm dilated now. I was only 2 cm when I checked into the hospital to have Emmeline. I'm really, really hoping I can do something with all of the very strong contractions I've been having, and get this baby born while Grandma Patsy is in town! Here's hoping... In case that doesn't happen, I did get to schedule my induction. April 21st will be the magic date if my body can't seem to get it together.