Week 6 - July 9 - 15

Saturday, July 9, 2011

 I am 5 weeks old.

One day, I will easily sit up in this chair.  

 Wow, I weigh over nine pounds now.

 Pierce took his first nap in the crib. 

 Big stretches...

Sunday, July 10, 2011

 Mimi and Pierce

 Mommy, Mimi and Pierce

 Grandpa and Pierce

 Swinging on Mimi's cool chair

Grandpa, Pierce, and the doggies

Monday, July 11, 2011

 Getting so big...

 Loving the swing...

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Eliska is feeding Pierce. 

 PJ pictures

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

 Dr. Wilson delivered me.

 My "O" face

 Teri and Pierce

Thursday, July 14, 2011

 Going for a walk with Daddy















Week 5 - July 2-8

Monday, July 4, 2011

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

I had reservations about using a pacifier.  He came out of the NICU with one.  When I asked the peditrician about it, she stated that he is fine for the first year.  Pierce likes it. He is happy so we are happy. 

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

I've been going to a breastfeeding support group on Mondays at Women's Hospital.  This week, the meeting was cancelled due to the fourth of July.  I asked a few of the girls in the group if they wanted to come over.  We had a lot of fun visiting with one another and sharing stories.  The babies slept most of the time.  We had to take a few pictures of them.  Aren't they the cutest things on earth?!!!

 Play Group - Pierce, Sonia, Giulliana, Luke

 Pierce liked reaching out and touching Sonia on the head, arm, etc.

"It's ok Sonia.  Don't cry.  I'll pet your head." 

 4 sweet babies

 I'll grab Sonia's hand.

 Hey, now we are touching arms. 

I am going to rub Sonia's head again.   

 The "play group" was really for the mommies.  (Ali, Noelle, Mommy, Megan)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Sweet sleeping baby

Friday, July 8, 2011

Amanda and Pierce

Visiting Chong Lee at the Lexus dealership

Visiting Mimi's office

Uncle Pat was in town.

Uncle Pat said that he is jealous of my full head of hair.  (hee hee)

Caris and Pierce

Alex loves me A LOT!

Auntie Mere and Pierce

Alex held me again.

Mommy and Pierce

Carlos and Pierce - Alex wanted to get in the action too.

Santiago

Alex gave me a big kiss.

Yesterday, the Geek Squad at Best Buy called to tell me that my computer was ready.  I couldn't leave the house fast enough.  I am so excited to be up and running again.  Now I have three weeks of Pierce's precious moments to catch up on.  My last post was Pierce's one month pictures.  I cannot believe how much he has grown since that day.  I'll post lots of pictures so that you can see his growth too. 

Computer Crash

Well, my computer crashed on July 6, 2011.  It has been two weeks since I've updated my blog, and it seems like it has been forever.  I had just uploaded a ton of pictures when it happened.  The Geek Squad at Best Buy has been working on it, and it should be ready any day now.  I started blogging when I was on bed rest.  Thank you Rachel for the idea.  I miss the reflection time of documenting the precious moments from day to day. Each day that passes, my update list gets longer and longer.  I can't wait to get my computer back and get to work on our blog.  Until then, everything is being stored upstairs.  It's quite scary because my pregnancy brain has not gone away.  I say that with a big smile on my face.  Everything was worth having precious Pierce in my life. 

One Month Old

Monday, July 4, 2011


Pierce is one month old.  It is hard to believe how fast the time is flying by.  It seems like just yesterday I was on bed rest waiting for him to arrive.  We are enjoying each and every moment with him.  He is a joy and the sweetest thing on earth. 

Pierce is now 9 lbs. 5 oz.  He is growing like crazy.  He eats 2-3 oz. every 2-3 hours.  He is still wearing newborn clothes, and he is growing into his 0-3 month clothes. For the most part, Pierce eats and sleeps.  At night, he sleeps in the bassinet in our bedroom.  Eventually, we'll move him to the crib in his bedroom.  He loves to put his head on our shoulder or chest.  He also likes to be in his papasan chair. 

Everyone says that Pierce looks exactly like Brad.  I think that he got his brown hair and curls from me.  I love his crazy curls.  We try to comb them, but they have a mind of their own.  I think that they add lots of character. 

Pierce is now lifting his head.  He has turned his head a few times during tummy time.  His arms are very active especially when he is eating and sleeping.  When he moves positions, his arms are often in the air.  I have lots of pictures of this in action.   He makes the cutest noises when he is eating and sleeping.  He likes to look around with his big blue eyes.  He has also started to put his hand on our hand while feeding him, and he'll lightly grab our arm or fingers. 

Pierce's furry brother, Murree, loves him.  He is very protecive of him too.  He will follow us from room to room to make sure that he is ok.  Murree keeps a close eye on Pierce.  He likes to lie down right near Pierce as if he is protecting him.  Murree isn't sleeping through the night either.  He is up with us every few hours.  He has to get up and check on him.  Murree also gives Pierce an occasional lick here and there. 

The past month has gone by so quickly.  I fear that I am going to blink my eyes and we'll be celebrating his first birthday.  I try to live in the present and enjoy each and every moment with him especially because I'll be going back at work soon.  Pierce has brought so much joy and happiness into our household. He is definitely a keeper.  Our lives have changed for the better.  I have a new perspective on life, and I couldn't be happier.