He enjoyed lots of cuddle time!
Thank you Kay and Russell for coming to see us. We are so excited you got to meet and spend some time with Jaxen!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Visitors
This weekend Jaxen had some special visitors come see him - Nik's parents, his grandma and grandpa!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Father's Day
Before I post about Father's Day - here is a quick update on Jaxen's Jaundice issue: We went to the hospital on Saturday and they took blood to check his levels. They called us with the results within an hour, and the results were good! His levels were down just a little bit. They did not have to admit him, and even told us that we did not have to go back to the hospital until Monday, for another check up! We expect good results on Monday.
Today is Father's Day. This day has always been a little tough for me, ever since my father passed away. To know that he is celebrating this special day in heaven, with our Heavenly Father brings me much joy. I usually spend this day remembering. Remembering what an awesome father I had, cherishing special memories, and thinking about all the things he taught me over the years. He was an awesome father. I will always be thankful for him.
This year, Father's Day has a new meaning. It's Nik's first Father's Day and I'm so excited that Jaxen is here to celebrate it with him! Jaxen and I are getting Nik a gift - but it has to be special ordered, so it will not be here for a few weeks. But I think Nik is excited about it. Below is a picture of what we are ordering:
The picture is not the best - but it is a leather bracelet with a charm attached on the front. The charm will have Jaxen's fingerprint engraved on it.
This morning in church Nik introduced Jaxen to our church family!
After lunch a nap was in order for the new daddy and son.
We did get a chance to finally take some pictures today as a family of 3.
**********
This year, Father's Day has a new meaning. It's Nik's first Father's Day and I'm so excited that Jaxen is here to celebrate it with him! Jaxen and I are getting Nik a gift - but it has to be special ordered, so it will not be here for a few weeks. But I think Nik is excited about it. Below is a picture of what we are ordering:
The picture is not the best - but it is a leather bracelet with a charm attached on the front. The charm will have Jaxen's fingerprint engraved on it.
This morning in church Nik introduced Jaxen to our church family!
After lunch a nap was in order for the new daddy and son.
We did get a chance to finally take some pictures today as a family of 3.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Jaxen's Follow-up
Today we went back to the hospital for a follow-up appointment for Jaxen. They gave him a full checkup...
When they checked his Jaundice levels today, they were at a 16. They will have to admit him if he reaches 18. So tomorrow we head back to the hospital for a check up. They are keeping us well informed about Jaundice and what all we can do to help it get better. We are definitely doing everything in our power!
Jax - soaking up the rays:
After the appointment, we had to make a stop at the store. I asked Nik if he would stay in the car with Jaxen while I ran in. I actually felt 'human' today. I had the best time walking around picking up the few things we needed. It was a nice break for me.
Tonight for dinner a family from our church brought us fajitas...and they tasted so great! Nik and I sat down at the table and ate the wonderful meal (chips and salsa included!) while we spent some time visiting with each other. Our church has coordinated for someone to bring us dinner for the next few nights. We are so thankful for that!
This post would not be complete without some more pics of our little guy - We think he is pretty awesome and still cannot get over how cute he is!
Weight check - 6 pounds, 10 ounces
Taking his temp
Getting blood work done
When they checked his Jaundice levels today, they were at a 16. They will have to admit him if he reaches 18. So tomorrow we head back to the hospital for a check up. They are keeping us well informed about Jaundice and what all we can do to help it get better. We are definitely doing everything in our power!
Jax - soaking up the rays:
After the appointment, we had to make a stop at the store. I asked Nik if he would stay in the car with Jaxen while I ran in. I actually felt 'human' today. I had the best time walking around picking up the few things we needed. It was a nice break for me.
Tonight for dinner a family from our church brought us fajitas...and they tasted so great! Nik and I sat down at the table and ate the wonderful meal (chips and salsa included!) while we spent some time visiting with each other. Our church has coordinated for someone to bring us dinner for the next few nights. We are so thankful for that!
This post would not be complete without some more pics of our little guy - We think he is pretty awesome and still cannot get over how cute he is!
Jaxen's massive-big feet!
This pic is a little funny, but I wanted to share
how long his legs are!
Bonding time with his daddy!
Snuggle time after a feeding.
We Are Home!
Today (Thursday) was a pretty long day...but we are now home!
Nik and Jaxen are both sleeping soundly as I type this blog post. I hope to get a few pictures posted and some updates before Jax's next feeding time. Then, it is off to bed for me. So here we go with some updates -
Jaxen - his vitals have been great since birth. He is eating well, about every 3 hours. He is a pretty happy boy! He has had shots given and tests run and has been a champ through it all. The only concern with him right now is that he rated high on his jaundice test. Therefore, we go back to the hospital tomorrow (Friday) for a check-up. If he still rates high, then they will keep him and put him under light. If he is normal, and everything else checks out - we come back home. We are praying for normal test results.
Below are pictures of Jaxen receiving a bath before we left the hospital today. He did really well. It was pretty cute, seeing him squirm!
Carla - I am doing really well. I am still running on little to no sleep overall, but hope to change that over the next couple of days. Since we came home this afternoon, I have had the best 2 hour sleep that I have had in many days. My recovery is coming along well. No signs of concern.
However, I am on information OVERLOAD. All the people who want to talk to you, and give you instructions, and lists and forms to sign... it was just a little much. There is so much I still want to share on the blog about Jaxen birth story and all the new things we are getting to experience... but I am having trouble getting my thoughts together. Partly due to the incredible lack of sleep, the brain overload, my recovery...etc.
All that to say - I'm trying to just give basic updates on the blog right now so everyone knows how we are doing, but know that there is more I want to share, and hope to share one day!
Right now all I can say is I LOVE THIS SWEET BABY BOY! I have loved every minute with him. Even the not-so-nice minutes. They are all precious. It still is a little unreal that he is here. But I have not stopped thanking God that he is!
I need to wrap this post up or it will not get posted...
We were finally discharged from the hospital around 3:30pm. Before we left, I snagged a couple of pics:
Nik and Jaxen are both sleeping soundly as I type this blog post. I hope to get a few pictures posted and some updates before Jax's next feeding time. Then, it is off to bed for me. So here we go with some updates -
Jaxen - his vitals have been great since birth. He is eating well, about every 3 hours. He is a pretty happy boy! He has had shots given and tests run and has been a champ through it all. The only concern with him right now is that he rated high on his jaundice test. Therefore, we go back to the hospital tomorrow (Friday) for a check-up. If he still rates high, then they will keep him and put him under light. If he is normal, and everything else checks out - we come back home. We are praying for normal test results.
All snuggled up, napping.
Jaxen's Hearing Screen Certificate
Below are pictures of Jaxen receiving a bath before we left the hospital today. He did really well. It was pretty cute, seeing him squirm!
All clean and ready to go home!
Carla - I am doing really well. I am still running on little to no sleep overall, but hope to change that over the next couple of days. Since we came home this afternoon, I have had the best 2 hour sleep that I have had in many days. My recovery is coming along well. No signs of concern.
However, I am on information OVERLOAD. All the people who want to talk to you, and give you instructions, and lists and forms to sign... it was just a little much. There is so much I still want to share on the blog about Jaxen birth story and all the new things we are getting to experience... but I am having trouble getting my thoughts together. Partly due to the incredible lack of sleep, the brain overload, my recovery...etc.
All that to say - I'm trying to just give basic updates on the blog right now so everyone knows how we are doing, but know that there is more I want to share, and hope to share one day!
Right now all I can say is I LOVE THIS SWEET BABY BOY! I have loved every minute with him. Even the not-so-nice minutes. They are all precious. It still is a little unreal that he is here. But I have not stopped thanking God that he is!
I need to wrap this post up or it will not get posted...
We were finally discharged from the hospital around 3:30pm. Before we left, I snagged a couple of pics:
Nik, getting Jaxen all ready to go in his car seat.
A very proud, happy new daddy!
A very excited new mommy!
On our way home, we ordered a pizza to pick up and then stopped to have some prescriptions filled. Once we were home, we ate and then I fed Jaxen and off to bed I went! It has been a wonderful, first night at home. Pretty calm and relaxing.
Tomorrow (Friday) we have a follow-up appointment at the hospital for Jax and then we are looking forward to Nik's parents coming to stay with us a few days!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Day 1
So Jax is one day old! He has had a great day. He has eaten well and slept well. (Which is all he does right now!) Nik and I are having the absolute best time with him. Everything is new and exciting. Here are some new pics from today - enjoy!
We were surprised today when we received 2 flower arrangements - one from each of our parents!
We were surprised today when we received 2 flower arrangements - one from each of our parents!
Thank you, Belinda & Scotty!
Thank you Russell & Kay!
Both arrangements are beautiful and really brighten up the room!
Tomorrow (Thursday) - if all keeps going well - we will be discharged to go home! It will probably happen after lunch sometime. We are looking forward to heading home. Our stay in the hospital has been great. We have learned a lot. However, it will be so wonderful to bring Jaxen home!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Jaxen Houston Davis
Jaxen Houston Davis was born Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 9:41am. He weighed 7 lbs, 7 oz and was 20 1/2 in long.
Jaxen and I are doing great. I will share more later - but here are a few pics to enjoy!
Jaxen and I are doing great. I will share more later - but here are a few pics to enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)