Balding baby!

Well, Jacob seems to be losing his hair! The funny thing is that he is losing it in the typical Grubbs (my maiden name) fashion. I find this slightly sad and absolutely hilarious! I wonder when it will come back? Will he lose all of it? Or will he look like my grandpa...hair on the sides, none on top? I guess we will wait and see! Sorry I don't have a picture right now.

Other updates:
Kristen came a few weekends ago to meet Jake. Even though, I am feeding him every few hours and don't much time in between I really enjoyed having her here and showing off Jake!

This last Friday was Jake's big debut at Chad's work (I used to work there). We went for the thanksgiving lunch. It was really fun!

This coming Friday...Chad's mom and dad, and sister and brother-in-law are coming. We are having Thanksgiving meal with all of them and my parents on Saturday. I am super excited. It's about time that Jake meets his other grandparents and aunt and uncle.

And I think that after Chad's family leaves, my aunt and cousin are coming! So excited!!!

Jake is getting more and more expressive. He is studying faces and following faces and sounds. He found his thumb the other day. He is smiling more and not just while falling asleep!

While it is frustrating being home alone when he is screaming for no apparent reason, the happy times make it all better! I love him so much. Oh and Chad is the best dad ever!

When all the company is gone and things calm down a little, I will get pictures posted!

Survey!

So 2 of my cousins and apparently my aunt did this survey...and I figured I'd jump on in too.

1.. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
First name: the book my dad was reading when my mom was pregnant was dedicated to a Charissa, Middle name: same middle name as my grandma Carolyn Gail
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
yesterday...postpartum hormones is probably the only reason
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
when I take the time I like it
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
it all depends on the day...but a good corned beef/turkey reuben sandwich is my favorite sandwich
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
yep, one...Jacob
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I think so, but I'd probably get mad at myself frequently
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
yes (I think its in the Grubbs genes)
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
nope, I don't like heights, but I promised Chad that I'd go sky diving with him one day
10. WHAT IS YOUR favorite CEREAL?
cinnamon toast crunch, but it has too much sugar so I can't eat it
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
rarely
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
I do now that I've been through labor and delivery, but it's pretty much because of God
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
mint chocolate chip, but can't eat that either
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE
probably their cleanliness and teeth
15. RED OR PINK?
red, but I really like pink too
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I can say some really mean things without thinking, and I can get angry easily
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
my first baby and my grandmother Carolyn, but they are together in heaven
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
bearefeet
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
honey bunches of oats
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW ?
Jacob breathing in his sleep and the dryer
21.IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
fire engine red
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
pumpkin pie, fresh cut grass, fallen leaves, old books
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Amy Starr
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
college basketball when I can, live is best
25. HAIR COLOR?
brown
26. EYE COLOR?
green
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
yes
28. FAVORITE FOOD?
changes frequently, but right now sweet potatoes
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
I prefer odd artsy movies, but happy endings are always good
30. LAST MOVIE WATCHED?
Sex in the City
31 WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Blue, Chad's "trust me i'm a ninja" t-shirt
32. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter
33. HUGS OR KISSES?
hugs mostly, but kisses from my husband too
34. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Pumpkin pie, we had this at our wedding
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Baby Boot Camp, At the Back of the North wind
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
Tivo'd The Price is Right, Jeopardy, and at some point Bones (wait that might of been the early morning)
38. FAVORITE SOUND?
Jacob's breathing
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Gabon, Africa
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
not that I can think of, I've never been able to think of one

2 week Dr appointment

Jake had his 2 week Dr. appointment today. He did really well. He did poop on the scale while being weighed, but other than that he did great!

He is 9lbs 2.5 oz. and 21.25 inches long! He has grown so much in such a short amount of time! I'm such a proud mom! He is healthy and growing!

I went to my doctor yesterday and it turns out I do have an infection (that's all I'm posting about it, if you want to know you'll have to ask). So I'm on medicine for it. Sadly, Jake now has a diaper rash type infection and has special meds for that too. It's nothing serious, but will take some time to get rid of. It doesn't seem to be bothering him so that's good.

Oh and I never thought I'd be so excited about diaper sizes, but Jake is in the next diaper size and moving into the 0-3 months clothes...we will have to evaluate if we have enough clothes in that size!

We are all doing pretty well and just trying to get as much sleep as we can. Hopefully he'll sleep well tonight!

Meeting Uncle Frank, 2 weeks old, and smile!

We had a good weekend with my brother Frank. Jake only woke Frank up at night a few times...haha! It was good to hang out the times I wasn't feeding Jake or asleep. Frank is coming back at Christmas and by then Jake will be so much bigger.

Jake turned 2 weeks old yesterday! It was my first full day at home alone with him. Chad's back at work. It was a good day. We had an appointment with the lactation consultant. Please pray for me there is a possible infection and I'm on medicine for it. Hopefully, it will clear up. Jake is great and growing fast! We have a pediatrician appointment on Friday. I think they will amazed at how much weight he has gained! He was 8 lbs. 12 oz. yesterday, almost a pound over his birth weight!

Here is a picture of Jake falling asleep this morning...with a big smile on his face!

More personality!

I'm amazed that at almost 2 weeks old Jake is showing so much personality! He's going to be a funny kid! I wish I could describe his personality and what he does, but I think you'd have to come and spend a few days to see it. Here are a few observations and updates...

1. He hates getting his diaper changed and his clothes changed. But if he is naked and you are holding him he's happy!

2. He makes funny noises in his sleep. Squeaks, grunts, tiny little screams.

3. When his belly is full and I'm trying to burp him he will sometimes fall asleep and get a very funny squishy face, I'll try to get a picture.

4. He likes to sleep with his hands in little fists and arms as if he is showing off his muscles. He rarely sleeps any other way.

5. He has started to sleep more between feedings, sometimes. This is great! There have been a few times that we have gotten 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep and few times of a little more!

6. As he is falling asleep he frequently smiles, big smiles!

7. Morgan, our dog, licked his head this morning. Jake responded with big, wide open eyes! It was pretty funny. She just walked in and gave him 2 quick licks on the top of his head.

8. He likes his pacifier. We were planning on waiting a month before using one, but he is such a good eater and he just needs it to go to sleep sometimes. We greatly like the pacifier...it definitely helps him sleep, which helps us sleep! Sometimes he looks like Maggie Simpson with the way he sucks the pacifier.

9. He's a good baby. Not too fussy. He has his moments, but he's pretty good.

10. I am completely in love with him!

That's all for now.

Random things

Here are some random things for an update...

1. This past Tuesday we had an appointment with a lactation consultant just to make sure things were going well. And things are very well! At a week old Jake was beyond his birth weight! AMAZING! Apparently, I have an incredible milk supply so he's getting a lot. Not to mention he is an aggressive eater (which can be a little painful for me!).

2. Also, at the appointment Jake's umbilical cord stump fell off! We might attempt a real bath today!

3. We did have to give him a sponge bath on Monday evening because during a diaper change he peed...on his head! He hated the sponge bath! He actually pees a lot during diaper changes and now we have perfected putting a washcloth over him so he doesn't shoot us!

4. He's been on 2 walks in his stroller and loves it...he falls right to sleep. He also passes out in in the car.

5. Recovery from my long labor and delivery is slow.

6. My brother is coming tomorrow to meet his nephew! I'm so excited!

7. My parents are great and are helping so much with Jake and Chad and I getting a little extra sleep!

8. I'm not happy with the election results, but God is in control.

And some pics from yesterday....

Coming Home, Halloween, and Pediatrician

We got home on Thursday 10/30/08 and were so tired. Before we left the hospital we took some pics of him in his dino outfit that we had picked out for this day so long ago. The day was hectic before we left the hospital. There was discharge stuff for me and Jacob, professional pictures, lactation consult, etc. We finally left around noon. His first car ride went well too!

Well, our first full day home was Halloween. Jacob's Aunt Angie and Uncle Jeremy sent him 2 Halloween outfits. He was in this one most of the day... it says "This is my costume" in glow in the dark letters!
He wore the above outfit to his first pediatrician appointment. We were late because he during his diaper change on our way out the door he spit up out his mouth and nose! Ahh the joys of parenthood! So we spent some time making sure he was done spitting up and suctioning his nose! Then he must have pooped on the way to the doctor because when we put him on the scale and took his diaper for the weighing he was messy. So we changed him.

His other Halloween outfit is a this adorable bunny costume! Here's a pic of that!

For the link to pictures of Jacob's outfits click: HERE!