Preston's Third Week at Home

Preston's third week at home started off pretty good but by the end of the week things started to change. My mom stayed with me all week as Brent was out of town for work. Luckily I had her with me because I wasn't fully prepared for what was about to come. By the end of the week Preston started to get significantly more fussy. He tended to get fussy right after feeding so we assumed it was either gas or he was having a hard time passing a bowel movement. He wasn't crying for no reason because he appeared to be in pain. His naps also got shorter followed by more fussiness. After crying myself because I couldn't seem to help my son I began to suspect he might have colic. After looking into it, I'm not sure that is what he has. I guess we will keep on trying to comfort him as much as we can. He seems to be calmed by sleeping on daddy, being rocked my mommy, his pacifier, taking a bath and talking a walk outside. To top it all off, Preston has a blocked tear duct and his poor little eye gets crusty and hard for him to open when he wakes up. Doc said to massage it and use warm water to clean it.

Although this has been a tuff week we have had plenty of good times too. He did tummy time for the first time, spent lots of time with Mal and read books with daddy.

Preston with Mal






Preston and Daddy reading a book


Preston's First Tummy Time

Preston's Second Week at Home

Preston's second week at home was just as eventful as the first week. Preston's umbilical cord fell off so he got his first regular bath this week, Brent fed him a bottle for the first time, we went for his 2 week checkup, he had several more visitors and he went to his first family outing. My little boy is growing by leaps and bounds and I have been loving every minute of it!!

Mommy and Preston





First Bath


Preston's First Bottle Feeding


Preston's First Bottle Feeding with Mommy





Special Visitors
Grams and Peeps




Phillis & Kelly Hager


Cousin Jerod


2 Week Checkup
Preston was such a trooper at his 2 week checkup. Mommy didn't plan very well and had his checkup right at his feeding time. He did great at holding off his hunger tears until after the appointment. Preston now weighs 7 pounds 11.5 oz and measures 20.5 inches. He has grown 25% in all 3 categories, so he is right in proportion!! I think I had a harder time at his appointment than him because I had to hold him down while they measured him, had to watch him get his Hepatitis B vaccine and had to hold his foot when they pricked it again for testing. Luckily Mal came with me and was there for support. Dr. Mix then answered all my questions and we were on our way.






Gender Reveal Party
Brent and I took Preston for his first family outing to Chad and Christina's Gender Reveal Party. I was a bit nervous going because I wasn't sure how Preston would be but he did great and everyone loved seeing him for the first time. Everyone got a chance to hold him and said he was such a good baby. The big reveal came and Chad and Christina are having a little baby GIRL!!!! Caroline Marie Sandline will be going us soon and now Preston will have a cousin he can play with that will be his age!!















Pictures of Preston