Sunday, September 5, 2010

We're still here!

It has taken longer than I anticipated to get into something even resembling a routine with Jackson. We're still not completely there, but we're heading in the right direction. If you ever are offered the opportunity to take a baby "home" while on vacation out of state...don't! It makes the adjustment harder for sure. Although we will always treasure the time Jackson got to spend with all of his family - Nanas, Gigi's, Papas, Aunts, Uncles...the works!!! He's a very loved boy! He even got to attend my dear sister's wedding! Congratulations, sis! You are now a married woman...yay! What an exciting first week for such a little guy!

Jackson is an alert little boy. He likes to be awake for long periods of time during the day and evening. He of course wants to be held all of those awake hours, which we just cannot do. He tends to sleep at night for three hours at a time. What I love about him is that when he wakes up and is getting hungry, he just coos and grunts. He doesn't scream at us. He is a very patient boy and can lay like that for 15 minutes while we're trying to gain the energy to get out of bed for yet another feeding. Jackson does a lot of grunting, which can be very cute. He also eats like he's never eaten before. He is very serious about his food! For those reasons, I call him my little piglet:). He also makes a lot of funny faces, but the one we love most is his gorgeous smile, dimples and all! Jackson got his newborn photos done yesterday and I was very nervous because he doesn't sleep heavily during the day (because he likes more to be awake and part of the action!). But, he did amazingly well and the photographer was impressed with him. They are going to be so adorable and I will post some of them when they are finished. But, for now, I'll post some pictures we took during the shoot, as well as one of him enjoying his swing (I'm not sure why some of them are showing up so small, something about being taken on a phone probably):





He loves this swing!

10 comments:

  1. So cute, congrats on becoming parents to such a cute baby boy!

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  2. oh so cute! and yes a routine is hard to find, Alana is still not great at being by herself when awake. I find she needs physical contact and has stomach issues, darn formula. It's hard to blog with a new baby, I know how that goes but it gets there eventually! I know you are loving every single minute with your little man and I cannot wait to see more pictures!

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  3. He's so beautiful!! Wow..I can't imagine taking him "home" and having to go to a wedding! That must have been so hectic, but wonderful too :)

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  4. Oh, he is just beautiful!! I imagine it was a crazy beginning to your new little family, but oh so wonderful. Glad you got to spend it all with your family. Now enjoy establishing a home routine with your sweet guy!

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  5. Congratulations Faith! Jackson is a beautiful boy and I am so happy for you and your family. Best Wishes...

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  6. you can add me to the list of people who love your little piglet.

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  7. As everyone has said, he is your handsome son. He is forever safe now in your arms, where God has placed him since before you even knew it. God knows every single hair on his head and and had plans for Jackson and the Eidson family before you were even born. God bless your family. I pray for each couple with similar fertility problems that they have the strength and get comfort to make it through their own journeys.

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  8. Faith, you are so lucky. He is beautiful!!! You must be so in love! Congrats again!

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  9. Oh he's just too cute!

    Good luck getting a routine down!

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