Here's Quentin holding his bottle all by himself already! He certainly likes to help shove it in his mouth when he's extra hungry. I suspect this is not going to be a common occurance for some time though. :)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
A Man Ahead of His Time
Here's Quentin holding his bottle all by himself already! He certainly likes to help shove it in his mouth when he's extra hungry. I suspect this is not going to be a common occurance for some time though. :)
Future Hockey Player?
or Mullet Madness
Aaron and I think Quentin has a little bit of a mullet, although it is a bit hard to tell in the picture. He definately has short (business) in the front and long (party) in the back though.
Aaron and I think Quentin has a little bit of a mullet, although it is a bit hard to tell in the picture. He definately has short (business) in the front and long (party) in the back though.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Little Squeaker
Quentin makes the cutest noises, especially when he's sleeping. Aaron says one noise he makes sounds like a machine gun. Another noise he makes sounds like a horse neighing. My favorite is the squeaks he does - which is why I call him my little squeaker. :)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Week in Review
This last week has been a busy one for us. Aaron stayed home with Quentin and me Monday through Wednesday. On Monday we took a brief walk with Quentin (picture below). It was really nice outside, although a little on the breezy side so we didn't stay out too long.
Tuesday morning Quentin's umbilical cord stump fell off. The really funny thing about this happening is that Aaron was the one who changed him and noticed it was gone, but didn't see the cord anywhere. Fast foreward to Aaron getting Quentin's laundry folded and put away - which is precisely when and where he found the cord stump. There were quite a few ewwws with that one!
I spent Thursday and Friday home alone with Quentin, which went pretty well, although it was quite tiring at times. Overall we're getting the hang of taking care of him and he's a happy little boy most of the time (or at least sleeping!).
Tuesday morning Quentin's umbilical cord stump fell off. The really funny thing about this happening is that Aaron was the one who changed him and noticed it was gone, but didn't see the cord anywhere. Fast foreward to Aaron getting Quentin's laundry folded and put away - which is precisely when and where he found the cord stump. There were quite a few ewwws with that one!
I spent Thursday and Friday home alone with Quentin, which went pretty well, although it was quite tiring at times. Overall we're getting the hang of taking care of him and he's a happy little boy most of the time (or at least sleeping!).
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Doing Well
Quentin and I are doing well. He's looking a lot less jaundiced and has a healthy apatite. His favorite pastimes are of course sleeping and eating. He also enjoys peeing on everyone as well as the wall in his room that the changing table is next to.
Aaron and I are rather tired (naturally), but very happy. I've been feeling better and less sore every day. I'm hoping I'll be feeling completely back to my old self soon.
Quentin all snuggly in his bear suit ready to leave the hospital.
Daddy feeding Quentin.
My parents with Quentin.
Aaron and I are rather tired (naturally), but very happy. I've been feeling better and less sore every day. I'm hoping I'll be feeling completely back to my old self soon.
Quentin all snuggly in his bear suit ready to leave the hospital.
Daddy feeding Quentin.
My parents with Quentin.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Status Update
Pictures below for those interested, but wanted to give a quick status update on everyone.
Quentin is slightly juandiced, normal levels for a newborn - His jaundice level increased slightly during the day which is why the pediatrician did not want to release him today. His appetite picked up substantially around noon, and this will help his juandice state as his body flushes. We're very optimistic that he will be coming home after his blood is drawn tomorrow morning.
Jenny is feeling much better today. She's tired, but doing well. The doctor gave her a clean bill of health and probably could have been released, but she's staying one more night since Quentin will be there anyways. The birthing center staff at the hospital has been a great help gettign Quentin feeding well and working on breastfeeding and another night of their help is appreciated.
Aaron is proud, tired and looking forward to baby coming home. He's also appreciate to all Quentin's grandparents for making the trip and coming to see the new addition to the family.
In Aaron's opinion, best New Year's ever.
Quentin is slightly juandiced, normal levels for a newborn - His jaundice level increased slightly during the day which is why the pediatrician did not want to release him today. His appetite picked up substantially around noon, and this will help his juandice state as his body flushes. We're very optimistic that he will be coming home after his blood is drawn tomorrow morning.
Jenny is feeling much better today. She's tired, but doing well. The doctor gave her a clean bill of health and probably could have been released, but she's staying one more night since Quentin will be there anyways. The birthing center staff at the hospital has been a great help gettign Quentin feeding well and working on breastfeeding and another night of their help is appreciated.
Aaron is proud, tired and looking forward to baby coming home. He's also appreciate to all Quentin's grandparents for making the trip and coming to see the new addition to the family.
In Aaron's opinion, best New Year's ever.
Baby Pictures!!
First and most importantly - Mom and baby. Mom looking very stylish in a lovely hospital gown, Quentin showing off the new Prada "blan-ket" line (I think its French). Very couture.
Quentin's hat was knitted by hospital volunteers - its the only baby blue thing we own!!
Next is new Grandma Rud with Quentin. My parents are ecstatic to be grandparents for the first time. They are already back in Illinois, but Mom is going to come back soon (probably when I go back to work next week-ish).
Quentin showing off his Iowa State outfit - this was what he wore for his baby pictures. They should be up on the web in two days.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Hello World!!!
Quentin James Rud
Born 8:55AM 12/31/2007
7 lbs 3 ozs
21 1/4" long
Quentin and Jenny are happy and resting.
More details to follow later!
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