Kristy's Blog

I meant to post this earlier in the week, but I haven't gotten around to it.  Most of you who read the blog regularly know Kristy, my volunteer buddy.  She stopped by the hospital last Monday and wrote her own blog post about her visit.  I thought it was a pretty sweet post about Nick.  

Here's the link if you are interested.

http://brandonandkristydavis.blogspot.com/

One Week Old

Hayden had his first doctor's appointment last Thursday.  When he was born he weighed 9lbs and when we left the hospital he was 8 lbs 10 oz.  so I was eager to see how he was progressing.

Dad came along to drive and help me carry the car seat.  Our visit was short and sweet.  I have to say that I really love Hayden's new doctor, Dr. Dobson.  He saw Hayden in the hospital, so it was nice that we already knew him.  He last checked Hayden out on Tuesday so he was already up to date on Hayden's progress.  

Here are some pics as Hayden got ready for his second car ride.

Here are Hayden's stats from Week One:

Weight: 8lbs 13ozs - 72nd percentile

Height: 21 in.- 82nd percentile

Yay for gaining a couple ounces in the day and half since we left the hospital.  I'm not sure about the length.  Either Hayden shrunk a 1/2 inch or somebody messed up a measurement.  I can't imagine it's easy to measure a newborn, but we'll see how he measures up when we go back next Friday.  The goal is to be over his birth weight.  I don't think that will be a problem because Hayden sure isn't going to miss a bottle.

Here is a pic of Hayden this morning.  I'm pretty excited that he loves the swing.  Brooklynn didn't care for it and preferred the bouncer, so we didn't get to use it much the first time around. 

Even though it looks like he always has a paci in his mouth, he really doesn't use it very much.  Mostly, after meal times which seems to be the only time I can grab the camera!

Hayden is starting to open his eyes more and more.  He is always looking for Brooklynn when he hears her voice.  They say newborns recognize voices from being in the womb.  I guess Brooklynn's would be one that he heard all the time besides my own.  Although  I'm pretty sure there are a couple of kids in my class that he would recognize as well if that's the case.  ;)

More Pics

Hayden has been such a great baby.  I've been worried about him for months now with the stress of Mom's illness and death.  I've tried really hard to control my emotions over the summer because I surely didn't want to stress him out before he even got here.  Luckily all the worrying I did over Hayden was for nothing, he is a happy and healthy little boy.

Here are a few pics that we took while in the hospital over the past few days along with a description for those that don't know everyone!

Uncle Blake (my brother)

 Aunt Katie (Nick's sister)

 Aunt Kaley (Blake's wife)

 Aunt Shay (My mom's sister) along with Papa (Nick's grandfather)

 Granny (Nick's grandmother)

Aunt Kayla (Nick's sister) and Gram (Nick's mom)

 Uncle Justin (Kayla's husband) This was his first time holding a newborn!  He looks like a natural.

Clayton (My wonderful friend who drove up from Atlanta to meet Hayden) 

Here are a few pics from yesterday as we were leaving the hospital.

Ready to go home!

Why are you waking me up?!?

This isn't so bad! 

Ahhh, nice and comfy

A sleepy mommy in need of her own bed and a shower!

A proud Daddy

Hayden Andrew

Hayden Andrew Farr arrived Saturday morning at 7:05.  We barely made it to the hospital in time for a c section.  We both are doing well and we came home today.  Here are just a few pics. I'll add more of all our visitors tomorrow. 

Welcome to the world!

9lbs 21 1/2 inches

 Meeting Gram

Meeting big sister, Brooklynn

 Getting a bottle from Daddy

 Luckily Hayden's birth happened before Pops, Blake, Shay, and Kaley left for the Georgia game!

 Snuggling with Mommy

Brooklynn was so proud!

No News

No exciting news here.  We are still waiting around on baby.  Brooklynn is getting over an upper respiratory infection and ear infection. It hasn't slowed her down though.  Here is a picture of her from dance class on Tuesday night.  She is in love with the color purple here lately and only wants to wear her purple skirt.

This week we are working on getting B signed up for soccer classes.  She is super excited about that as well.  Soccer will start in October!

A Little Organization?

Yesterday when Nick got B up from her nap this is what he found.

Apparently Brooklynn decided to organize her outfits for the week.

Fun Saturday

Brooklynn has really enjoyed riding the golf cart (or tractor as she calls it) around the neighborhood each night.  Last night we passed about four other families on golf carts doing the same thing.  B thinks she is hot stuff now that she has one too!

Here is a pic from Wednesday.  This was B's first ride. 

Brooklynn and I spent the afternoon playing.  We put together nine different puzzles, played two different games of memory, and worked on recognizing our numbers 1-25.  After we made dinner, B and I made Pops his favorite coconut cake!  

We also managed to squeeze in a nice long nap and some time to watch the Tigers play!

Baby Update:  I went to the doctor last Thursday, a day early because I wasn't feeling well.  The doc went ahead and wrote me out of work.  Luckily I'm not on bed rest, just taking it easy until Hayden gets here.  I have an ultrasound again Thursday to determine how big Hayden is at this point.  He could be here any day!