Leo Andrew Carroll

Today Leo is one week old. WOW. We feel so lucky, he is perfect. Even the pediatrician said so yesterday, just so you don't think I speaking only as a completely bias mother.

Things to share.... he is squeaker, makes little noises..... is just figuring out that 10:00pm is not the "wake-up hour" or the "witching hour" but rather a great time to sleep. He loves to be swaddled - tight! He loves to suck, thus his stellar breastfeeding straight out of the womb, but for car rides and sometimes at night we pull out the Soothie. Diaper changes are one of his least favorite things, lots of fussing and protests. Dad is a rock star a diaper changes and has even caught a few on the fly...

He is such a good baby. Here are some photos of his birthday and recent pics by his Uncle Drew.

Baby Love...

Our sweet little boy is still on the inside. He is showing us who is really in charge :)

I had a doctor appointment today and we are progressing. The doc is very encouraging and believes things look great! Baby's heart rate is excellent, my size is perfect, she doesn't think he'll be big.

I am dilated 4 cm and am 90% effaced. I have another appointment this week on Thursday, although doc doesn't think I'll make it that long - from her mouth, to the babies ears, and out the chute he goes! However, if he holds up in there then I will be induced on Saturday.

That is the latest. Kevin and I are so ready to meet this boy. Feel his little feet and watch him curl up without the cover of my stomach :) Soon, very soon.....

Baby Room

So, minus two boxes of baby kitchen "stuff" that we need to find a home for the Baby's room is done. Kevin did a fantastic job of converting an existing dresser into a changing table with additional cubbies and he installed a closet organizer. It is a great space and we love it!

Oh where, oh where, have my little feet gone....

I would take a picture to show off my new plump feet, but I don't think I could capture them in the lens..... By yesterday afternoon I had swollen pigs! And this morning they're still here... who invited them? Must be the baby...

As we enter the July 4th weekend I am fast approaching our approximate due date of July 10th! Kevin and I are 85% ready, just a few last projects. But little man has a place to sleep, clean clothes, diapers, and lots of love... so we're covered! I hope to post pictures of his room soon :)

Happy July4th weekend!