12 October 2008
More Pics From Day 1
Mason had some more visitors later on in the afternoon Friday. His Aunt Emily and his cousin Taylor came by, as well as a lot of Mandi's friends from work. Some more folks came by on Saturday while I was at work and at Avery's soccer game, but the camera had the day off. Thanks to everyone for all of the well-wishes. Mason's doing really well so far, still eating well and just generally being a chilled out baby. He LOVES to snuggle his mommy after he's done eating, and he really loves to be wrapped up in the blanket his Aunt Carolyn made for him. We'll keep you posted!
10 October 2008
Happy Birthday Mason!
Mason James Slovick was born this morning at 8:00 am. He weighed in at a healthy 7 lbs. 6 oz., a good pound and a half lighter than Lily was! He's 20 inches long, has pretty blue eyes and a FULL head of copper-colored red hair. So far, we don't really see a lot of resemblance between him and anyone else . . except for his mouth, which looks a lot like Lily's. Here's a little slideshow of some photos from his first day!
30 September 2008
18 September 2008
17 September 2008
The Belly Has Corners
I'm just warning you . . this may creep you out. Take a look at this, and pay particular attention around 50 seconds in to the video. You'll see why young Mason sometimes makes Mandi's belly look like it has corners.
08 September 2008
31 August 2008
The Belly Progression, Week 33
I really feel like I get worse at this process the more I do it. Meh. Oh well, only 6 to go now!
25 August 2008
23 August 2008
Big Sister Prep
Lily has not stopped asking about Mason lately. At least once a day she's quizzing me . . "Daddy, when is Mason gonna come out?"
"About 7 more weeks baby", I tell her. "Seven weeks? That's a long time Daddy!"
She tells everyone she meets that she's going to have a baby brother, and she doesn't hesitate to tell them how she's going to be a great big sister either.
Each night before bed, she gives Mommy and Mason hugs and kisses goodnight. Shame on me for not capturing it before now.
"About 7 more weeks baby", I tell her. "Seven weeks? That's a long time Daddy!"
She tells everyone she meets that she's going to have a baby brother, and she doesn't hesitate to tell them how she's going to be a great big sister either.
Each night before bed, she gives Mommy and Mason hugs and kisses goodnight. Shame on me for not capturing it before now.
She giggles hysterically when she feels him wriggling around in there. I think she really understands that it's a little kid in there, and she's dying to play with him.
"Ni-night Mason!"
"Mwah!"
09 August 2008
Single digits now....
Today is officially the 30 week mark for us! It is SO hard to believe that this pregnancy has gone by so quickly and that in less than 10 weeks we are going to have a little boy joining our clan. Of course we want him to cook a little longer, but as far as being ready I think we are good to go! We still need to turn Lily's lavender room into a safari room for the two of them but that will be done on Labor Day weekend when she can stay at grandma's for the day. We did go and register at Babies R Us for the few things that we do need, but thankfully we have all of the big things and just need some BOY blankets and such as everything I own from prior babies is PINK PINK PINK! I did get super crafty and painted some letters to hang above his crib and Lil's bed to match the bedding and I am pretty proud of that! We are getting so excited and can't wait to meet him!
06 August 2008
22 July 2008
12 July 2008
06 July 2008
17 June 2008
STOP THE INSANITY
So now that we know this is a boy and we kinda have a name picked out for him it is very easy to sit and daydream about him and what he will be like. AND it makes me want to get everything ready for when he comes RIGHT NOW. Like I said in a previous post it has been so much fun for me to go into stores looking for little boy clothes- it is SO much different than all of the pink we are used to! However, with everything I have bought and then the things that Meema and Aunt Jaime are adding to it his closet shelf is filling up fast!
Some of the stuff is just hard to resist. We knew he needed an outfit to come home in and Gymboree had the MOST adorable little dog outfit with matching hat so here is what he will be wearing home from the hospital:
And then I have to say my heart melted when I saw this one:
That will definitely be one that Daddy favors with the little owls on it :) We also found a great deal on a bassinet on Craigslist so we got it all washed and cleaned up to go in our room:
We did decide on the crib bedding and it came last week. Here is a link: http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/lai/lai12006v.html
The plan is for Meema to whisk Lily away for a weekend in September and when she comes home her lavender room will be transformed into a jungle room for the both of them. She is so so excited about a baby brother so I hope that she is ok with that!
I have run out of things to buy that we NEED. The girls at work are going to do a little shower for me so I know I will be all set on clothes and things and we have all the necessities from Lily so now all we do is enjoy this time and wait :) We have been having such a leisurely summer with days at the pool and family time.
Oh, and BTW we had a dr appt last week and will tentatively schedule this guys arrival for October 13th (unless of course he has other plans). Those of you who want to visit around then let me know so we can coordinate all of the help :)
Some of the stuff is just hard to resist. We knew he needed an outfit to come home in and Gymboree had the MOST adorable little dog outfit with matching hat so here is what he will be wearing home from the hospital:
And then I have to say my heart melted when I saw this one:
That will definitely be one that Daddy favors with the little owls on it :) We also found a great deal on a bassinet on Craigslist so we got it all washed and cleaned up to go in our room:
We did decide on the crib bedding and it came last week. Here is a link: http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/lai/lai12006v.html
The plan is for Meema to whisk Lily away for a weekend in September and when she comes home her lavender room will be transformed into a jungle room for the both of them. She is so so excited about a baby brother so I hope that she is ok with that!
I have run out of things to buy that we NEED. The girls at work are going to do a little shower for me so I know I will be all set on clothes and things and we have all the necessities from Lily so now all we do is enjoy this time and wait :) We have been having such a leisurely summer with days at the pool and family time.
Oh, and BTW we had a dr appt last week and will tentatively schedule this guys arrival for October 13th (unless of course he has other plans). Those of you who want to visit around then let me know so we can coordinate all of the help :)
12 June 2008
01 June 2008
HALFWAY!!!
It is SO hard to believe that we are halfway through this pregnancy- it really is going by quickly! I don't feel like I am even showing at all really- I am not really wearing maternity clothes yet so unless I am wearing a fitted shirt I look like I might just be a little soft around the middle :) Im sure I will pop out sometime in the next few weeks though.
I have been feeling this little guy alot more frequently- I first felt him about 3 weeks ago but it was just tiny flutters. Now I feel what seems to be turns and somersalts in there. In fact, I woke Corey up a few mornings ago because he was literally kicking me awake so I put Corey's hand on my belly and he was able to feel him in there thumping away as well :)
I am trying to truly enjoy this pregnancy and savor all of it- the good and the uncomfortable that is to come. This is for SURE our last one- I will be getting "tied up" when I deliver this one so he will definitely be completing our family. I can't believe how excited I am to have a little boy- I never imagined myself with a little boy but now as I shop for little clothes with dinosaurs and trucks on them I just can't wait to meet this little guy! Lily might be the most excited of us all; she is constantly wanting to kiss "my brudda" and always says goodnight with "Goodnight Mommy, Goodnight baby brudda". Makes my heart want to just explode in a million pieces.
Here is what is going on with little one this week:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).See what your baby looks like this week.
I have been feeling this little guy alot more frequently- I first felt him about 3 weeks ago but it was just tiny flutters. Now I feel what seems to be turns and somersalts in there. In fact, I woke Corey up a few mornings ago because he was literally kicking me awake so I put Corey's hand on my belly and he was able to feel him in there thumping away as well :)
I am trying to truly enjoy this pregnancy and savor all of it- the good and the uncomfortable that is to come. This is for SURE our last one- I will be getting "tied up" when I deliver this one so he will definitely be completing our family. I can't believe how excited I am to have a little boy- I never imagined myself with a little boy but now as I shop for little clothes with dinosaurs and trucks on them I just can't wait to meet this little guy! Lily might be the most excited of us all; she is constantly wanting to kiss "my brudda" and always says goodnight with "Goodnight Mommy, Goodnight baby brudda". Makes my heart want to just explode in a million pieces.
Here is what is going on with little one this week:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).See what your baby looks like this week.
31 May 2008
26 May 2008
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