Daddy goes back to work

Unfortunately, Josh had to go back to work and our all day family time came to an end! On the first morning Josh went back to work Reed was wide awake, it was like he wanted to tell Daddy bye. Reed had never been awake in the morning at this time. Reed was also wide awake when Josh got home from work. It was so neat to see them together after being apart all day!

We were so sad to see Daddy go!

Trying out all the toys!

First time on the play mat. Reed loves the bright colors! He will lay for 15 to 20 minutes just looking around.

Tummy time mat! Making the neck strong!

Swinging away! This was the first time that he fell asleep in the swing. Normally he will ride for a little while, but normally gets fussy when he is ready to get out.

I had to add this picture. This is Josh reading the first book! On this page Josh told Reed that one day he will teach him how to shoot the fawns! :)

1st week home

We were so lucky in the fact that Josh was able to take a little over 2 weeks off from work. It was beyond helpful having Josh home every day and the 3 of us had the best time together, hanging out has a little family. I can honestly say it was probably the best 2 weeks of my life.

We had a first great week! Reed continued to eat great and he did as good as could be expected sleeping at night. He averaged 2 to 3 hours between feedings around the clock. He also did great sleeping in his pack n' play in our room.

I tried my best to capture every day of Reed's first week home. He had several cute newborn onesies that I looked forward to seeing him in my whole pregnancy. Due to the scratches he gave himself on his face in the hospital we kept him layered with hand covers.

Monday-Little Squirt!

Monday we just enjoyed a day at home, after having Easter the day before.

Tuesday-"Woof" onesie

Tuesday I begged Josh to let me get out of the house. He finally agreed that we could go to Wal-Mart neighborhood to get a few groceries that we needed. I was excited to get out and also to try out my sling. Reed slept through it all of course!

Wednesday-Totally Cuter Than Daddy!

Wednesday we had another day at home as a family!

Thursday-I'm a Really Big Deal!

Thursday we got out again! Josh needed to go to Lowe's to get a few things.

Friday we had the photographer that took maternity photos come and take some of Reed. He woke up right before she got there and this is me trying to keep him awake. He is too cute in these pictures! :)

Going to Church

I am happy to say that the three of us have been able to make it to church every weekend that Reed has been home. I never knew what a great feeling of accomplishment it is to be able to get somewhere on time with a little one!


At the end of church Reed was getting hungry so I went to feed him and when we were finished we realized we had forgotten to take a picture and we were the only ones left in the church. So this is the only picture we got....we were even in such a rush we didn't remove the blanket.

I snapped a picture of Reed at his first restaurant trip after church.

These are pictures of Reed before his second trip to church. I didn't want to miss how cute he was again so I took them before church.

Josh laid down to take a nap with Reed after church and he was wide awake....SO CUTE!! This is one of my favorite pictures of them!

1st Pediatrician Appointment

Tuesday, April 21st Reed had his first pediatrician appointment. Reed should have gone to the doctor exactly a week after birth, but the doctor we chose was not available until Reed was 12 days old. He was doing so well we were reassured that it would be okay to wait. We were so excited to get him weighed and find out how much he had grown. Reed weighed 7 lbs 6 oz at birth, lost down to 6 lbs 14 oz. before we went home and at the appointment he weighed 7 lbs 7 oz. I was so happy to see he had gained all his weight back and a little more! He had also grown 1/2 an inch, he was now 20 1/2 inches long. The only measurements we had from the hospital were weight and height. At the appointment they also measured his head and it was 13 and 3/4 inches. Both weight and head circumference were in the 35% when compared against other 1-2 week olds and length was 50%.

The doctor's office was so crowded and after waiting for an hour, we totally forgot to take pictures of Reed with the doctor, etc. Reed barely cried while he was being checked out, it was so cute just watching him lay there while the doctor listened to his little heart.

1st Bath

Easter morning we had to give Baby Reed a bath so he would smell good and be all clean for all the family! Of course he didn't like it, but we had to document it! He is starting to like baths a little more, thankfully because his cry has gotten much louder and it just breaks my heart! :(

Daddy made me all clean!!

A kiss from Daddy makes it all better!

1st Easter

Easter this year was very different from any other year, but extremely special at the same time. Easter Sunday was our first full day at home with Reed! Both of our families were sweet enough to cook Easter lunch and bring all the food here to celebrate Easter and enjoy family time together with Reed. The weather was so nasty on Easter so we are so grateful that they all made the sacrifice to drive to us.

Aunt Amy got Reed an adorable Easter Basket

Aunt Amy wanted to change a diaper! Reed thought she did a great job!!

Mr. Reed holding his head up so good with his eyes wide open!

Saying bye to Aunt Amy!

Resting with Daddy after a long day watching the Masters