Baby Proof

Being 1st time parents we have quickly learned that some of these little gadgets they make that are "baby proofed" aren't so easy to figure out! My 1st clue should have been at a baby shower when I was pregnant. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to open the door that had that little plastic cover on it! I felt really stupid especially since I was pregnant and knew I needed to learn at some point in the near future :). We have had some pretty comical learning experiences so far!!

Our 1st was at the hospital when B went to get the car seat so we could load Luke up and head home. I started worrying when he was still gone after 30-45 minutes. I thought he may have jumped ship on us for a minute but he was down in the garage googling how to remove the car seat from the base. This was followed by us trying to figure out how to loosen the straps for good 10 minutes to get Luke out when we got home. Poor guy was screaming and we were trying to convince ourselves that the car seat was just poorly made and we weren't that stupid!

We also had to have my sister come over and show us how to bathe him (mulitple times) and put a onesie over his head....I was so worried I was going to suffocate him after the 1st attmept so he lived in outfits we could put on without going over his head for the 1st two weeks :).

We then attempted to put him in the BOB stroller without the car seat adapter...at 6lbs he pretty much slid right out! Good thing we realized this wasn't right before we went on the walk.  I also spent about 20 minutes trying to open my Snap and Go stroller so I could take Luke in the Gap. I ended up just having my mom sit in the car with him while I ran in becuase I couldn't figure out how to open it.

I honestly don't know what I would do without my friends and family. They have been so helpful.  I have made mulitple calls to Jen....she is someone I can always call with these events and she never makes me feel stupid. I think all 1st time parents have been there at some point in time and I know this is only the beginning :). Here are some pictures of sweet Luke!!

He is such a good sleeper!!  For the past few nights he has slept 7-8 hours straight!  It is so great to get an almost full nights sleep again!!

My parents were so nice to watch Luke one evening and let us have a date night!  We had a nice dinner and saw Jersey Boys.  It was a wonderful date night with Brent.

This was poor Luke in the BOB....I am so glad I didn't try to go on a walk with him like this...he definitely knew something was wrong here :).

Really happy after another good meal....one of many he had that day!

Not sure if he is a big fan of the Bumbo yet.  He wasn't sure how he felt about the whole sitting up thing...

Getting a little better.

One month old!

Luke is one month old today!! He has been so much fun and has already changed so much. We were shocked to see how much weight he had put on since our last appointment! He weighed 9lbs 3oz today. He has gained a pound a week since we brought him home! He moved up to the 50th percentile in weight which was a huge jump from the 10th two weeks ago. He is a good little eater.

Brent was out of town all last weekend for his sister's wedding so Luke and I had some bonding time. We had a wonderful weekend together and I definitely have a whole new appreciation for single moms. I was worn out by Sunday but really enjoyed my weekend with Luke.

It was a great Father's Day gift for B to come home and spend time with his little man. Here are a few pictures of Luke and one of the beautiful bride and her new husband!! I was so sad to miss their special day but I heard it was wonderful!!

Luke is already a Red Raider fan...thank goodness!!

We celebrated Father's Day with my family on Friday and T and Nana played dress up :)

Our sweet little chunk!  Thanks Aunt Jen for the onesie!

Luke dressed up for dad for Father's Day!  We have a feeling if he grows into these hands and feet he will be a big boy!

This was the onesie I got for Brent when I told him I was pregnant...he is just now almost big enough to fit into it.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis!!  Beautiful!!

Mad because I took too long to feed him!  I get this face a lot!

3 weeks old

Sweet Luke is now 3 weeks old! He has been such a great baby and is sleeping great at night! We have truly enjoyed our time home with him and can't imagine our lives without him.

He had already plumped up by his 2 week appointment and was weighing in at 7lbs 3oz. He moved up from the 5th percentile to the 10th. We weren't surprised that he had gained that much because I swear the kid could eat all day long!!! He acts like every feeding could be his last!!

He also got to meet his Uncle Jeff, Aunt Rebecca and cousin Ella. It was so great to have them in town and we are glad they got to meet Luke. Here are a few pictures of our sweet boy!!