6 Week Check-Up (at 7 weeks of age)

Eamon had his 6 week check-up yesterday (even though he is 7 weeks old today). He is 1/2 oz shy of 13 lbs and is 24" long. He is in the 95th Percentile for length and weight and in the 60th percentile for head circumferene. The Dr said he looked good and was developing on time. He is so strong, holding his head up and moving it around - I'll work on a video this weekend. Poor thing got 4 shots (immunizations), 2 in each theigh and one oral immunization. He turned bright red as soon as they put the first one in and then he just started screaming! They had given him Tylenol before the shots to help with the pain at the injection site. He was pretty miserable the rest of the day, restless sleeping and waking up and crying. Poor Ed was home with him and when I got home at 5:00 he was just whooped! He said he felt like a wild horse being broken in, he was mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted. When Eamon woke up around 10 to eat he was back to his old self, and he actually slept until about 4:30 this morning.

On another note, I started back to work on Monday, hence the lack of blog postings. I've done good, it's a lot easier knowing that he is with people that love him and that he is getting one-on-one attention. Ed kept him a little bit, my sister had him a little bit and my mom had him a little bit. I've been pumping milk at work, and I think I am producing more than he can consume, so we have a back-up supply in the freezer. That will be nice if Ed and I decide to go away for a weekend and leave him with someone.

So I guess I better get some work done. The weather looks like it may be nice this weekend. Maybe we can go outside and take some pictures and video for our blogging audience.

Smiles

Eamon has now started to smile. It's going to be hard to capture though, here are some tries today...

6 Weeks Old - Snapshots by Rae

Auntie Rae, Evie & Meredith came to visit this week. Rae took these pics of Eamon before she left.

Eamon all wrapped up in his swaddler in his swing.


Meredith holding Eamon.
Meredith & Evie with Eamon. The girls liked Eamon but seemed more fascinated with the kitties!
On another note. I went to the Dr on Friday for my 6 week check up. Everything is good and I am going to be returning to work on Monday. I'm really going to miss Eamon during the day, but I know he is in really good hands!

Eamon's Christening

Eamon's Christening has been scheduled for:

Sunday, March 30th during 11:00 am Mass

Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Hoover, AL

Please join us for Eamon's Christening and then for lunch afterwards at MamaMarie's and PapaLee's house.

Trip to Atlanta - 5 weeks old

We stopped by the fire station to see Uncle Tom.

Daddy, Uncle Tom & Eamon
Jen, Uncle Tom & Eamon
Daddy, Uncle Tom, Eamon & Mommy
Tom's Dad, Harry, and Eamon
Tom's Mom (Wanda) with Eamon

Aunt Christine with Eamon

Cousin's Ethan and Cole with Eamon

Jamie and Eamon

Cookie Monster

Uncle Ely (AKA Uncle Alabear) gave this Patagonia outfit to Eamon. It is so snuggly! He wore it yesterday when we went for a walk. It was pretty chilly out there, but he was nice and warm.

Happy Valentines Day

Bath at MamaMaries on Sunday

While Ed and I were out, Aunt Jen gave Eamon a bath at MamaMarie's house. Aunt Jen said Eamon seemed to enjoy his bath.

Aunt Jen decided to let Eamon sit in the bathtub fully clothed and without water first to get used to the tub.

Laying Outside at One Month Old

One Month Old

Eamon is one month old today! He is doing great! He is so strong, he can hold his head up by himself and is staying awake for longer periods of time. He loves to just look around, especially at the lights. It is a beautiful day, nearly 70 degrees, so when Eamon gets up from his nap and eats we are going outside!

First Bottle

Yesterday (Sunday) Ed gave Eamon his very first bottle (which was filled with breast milk). Eamon didn't even think twice about it! Ed enjoyed being able to feed him.

Last night we left Eamon with my MamaMarie & PapaLee while Ed and I went to the visitation for a friend's mother who died. This was the first time that I've been away from Eamon. He and I both did a great job! Ed and I even had time to go out to dinner. When we got back to moms to pick him up Aunt Jen had come to visit and she and mom had bathed Eamon. Oh, I forgot...his umbilical cord fell off this week. I'll have to take a picture of his cute little belly button! Since his umbilical cord fell off he was able to be sumberged in the bathtub and Aunt Jen said he really enjoyed his bath. They took pictures, I'll post them when they send them to me.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans - 2008

Last Sunday, Ed, Eamon and I loaded up the car and left for New Orleans. It is about a 5 hour drive and Eamon did great! We stopped halfway to feed Eamon and ourselves. We spent Sunday night with Chip and Debbie (Jenni's Dad and Stepmom). Eamon slept through the Superbowl!

Monday morning we got up and drove to see Ethel and Edith. Ethel just lit up when I put Eamon in her arms.

Edith also held Eamon.

Katie and Ellen couldn't wait to see him so they came over to Ethels. Too bad they don't live closer, they are great babysitters, and don't mind changing diapers!

Katie & Eamon. Katie is 13.

Eamon & Ellen. Ellen is 12.

Uncle Ely got back from South America Monday morning and surprised us all by showing up in New Orleans on Monday afternoon. I guess he just couldn't stand to wait a few more days to see his nephew. Ely's flight left for Chile about 30 minutes after Eamon was born, so he didn't get to see him until Monday.

Eamon is getting so big and spending more and more time alert.

We spent Monday night at Aunt Lovie and Louis's house. Aunt Lovie just LOVED Eamon. I kept hearing, "Give me MY baby". Aunt Lovie held him as much as she could and since Eamon loves being held he was in heaven!Mardi Gras Day

We spent Mardi Gras Day with my Nanny (Godmother) on St. Charles. Eamon was the true King of Mardi Gras. He pretty much slept through Mardi Gras. Nothing seems to bother him too much.

Eamon & his Great Godmother Johanna.

Uncle Ely as the King of Carnival!

Ian was fascinated by Eamon's fingers and toes and quite enjoyed holding him.
Julie & Eamon

OK, so this is Ely's foot. No, it's not dirty, it's the tan he got in Chili. He spent a few weeks at a sea kayaking and outdoor survival class.
When we got back we met MamaMarie & PapaLee at Purple Onion. We had to change him into this outfit because he spit up on all the rest. It was too small and Mom said he looked like a sausage, so we took a picture.