Hayes is 3 weeks

This week Hayes got to meet Dustin's parents - Nana and Papa. They were very excited to get to meet their newest grandson. Connie stayed all week and was a big help. I am not looking forward to her leaving!

Hayes is becoming more alert each day. He now turns his head and looks up at us while talking. He also smiles often, I know it is most likely due to gas, but I like to think he is smiling at me! J Poor little guy always has the hiccups – it is really pitiful to watch.

Dustin and I went on our first date tonight since Hayes was born. We went to a new local bar called The Blue Door for happy hour. A big thank you to Connie for watching Hayes and letting us leave for a little while.

Here are a few pictures from the week:

It cracks me up that he throws his hands up like this while sleeping - future football ref??

Hey Daddy!

All dressed up ready to meet Nana and Papa

Nana and Papa

Sweet little guy :)

Kisses from Papa

Sweet little feet

Going for his first walk

Wild hair

Pictures

There was a photographer at the hospital that took a few pictures of Hayes. Here are a few of my favorites:

 

 

 

 

 

2 weeks old :)

I did not take as many pictures this week; therefore I do not have very many good ones to choose from. My goal this next week is to take a lot more pictures of the little guy to share. This past week Hayes has really started getting fussy when he is tired. He really fights trying to go sleep and cries and swings his little arms like he is swimming. He usually ends up hitting himself in the face and getting angry. Here are a few from this past week:

Wearing my new outfit from my Great Aunt Adele

Wearing my tie on Sunday

Tummy time again? But Mom, you know I hate it!

After my sponge bath

Dad, what do you mean you want to sleep? It's play time!

More hospital pictures

I finally uploaded the pictures from our other camera at the hospital. Here are a few of my favorites:

After being at the hosptial for a few hours.

He's finally here!

Checking him out.

Proud Dad

Excited to finally hold him.

In the nursery.

First bath.

All clean.

Hayes is 1 week old!

Hayes Stanley Tommerup was born on September 20th at 10:07 pm. He weighed in at 8 pounds 12 ounces. At the time of his birth they told us that he was 20.25 inches, Dustin was adamant that the nurse told him a longer length, when the doctor remeasured on Wednesday they said he 21.25 inches.

We got to bring Hayes home on Saturday. I feel like we have already learned so much in the last week of how to take care of him. He still sleeps most of the day, and is pretty happy when he is awake. We have been lucky enough to have mom here to help us. Grandma Lou has been changing a ton of diapers, getting up at night to keep me company during feedings, cleaning, and cooking. We also have a lot of great friends in Midland who have either already brought us dinner, or have let us know they plan to very soon. We are very blessed. 

At last, we finally meet :)

First family photo

His going home outfit

About to leave the hospital

Lounging at the house

Sun bathing to help with slight Jaundice

Three generations

Pops, Lou and Hayes

First tummy time, he was not a fan!

Lou and Hayes

My sweet boy

Less than 3 weeks.....

Hayes will be here in less than three weeks! My due date is still September 17th, we have set up an induction date of September 20th just to be safe. My doctor won't let me go past 41 weeks, and Dustin wanted me to be induced on a Thursday if I was induced, so the 20th is the date. If we make it that far (which I think we will) Dustin and I are supposed to be at the hospital at 4:00 am. Really real now that we have a date - I hope that I go into labor before then, I think if I don't I will be really stressed/anxious/nervous as the 20th approaches.

Several of my really good friends hosted a baby shower for me in Midland. I didn't get as many pictures as I had hoped, so as soon as Tristan emails me some, I will post pictures from that shower. My office also had a baby shower for us - Dustin and I are truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends in our lives - to put it mildly, Hayes is already spoiled!

Trophy Club Baby Shower

Recently Connie and I drove to Fort Worth for my first baby shower. This shower was hosted by my three sister-in-laws (Tiffaney, Jessica, and Stephanie) and one of my best friends Julianne. These hostesses did a wonderful job – everything was too cute! I had so much fun getting to see old friend from Trophy Club, Keller, college, plus all of my family that drove in. Thank you to everyone that came to celebrate Hayes with me, I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. A special thank you to Connie for riding with me!! I didn't get pictures of everyone there, but below are a few pictures from the shower:

The hostesses - Stephanie, Jessica, Julianne, and Tiffaney

Mom (Lou) and Connie (Nana)

Amanda, Adele, Moisy, and Mom

Good friends - Julianne, Jessica, Kristen, and Nikki

Stephanie, Mom, and Jessica

Aunt Vicki

Connie and Tiffaney

Connie, Tiffaney, and Sally

Bri, Paula, and Mindy

The cute favors!!

Stephanie's coffee punch - it was delicious!

Kristen - one of my dear friends since kindergarten. We also lived together all four years of college!

 

Amanda and Adele

I love hydrangeas – they are my favorite flowers!

Again, thank you to everyone for coming and making this day so special. I can't wait for you all to meet Hayes :)