Mugshot Monday

Burke is 5 weeks already! He has been keeping me very busy, but I am enjoying every minute! The gas got worse last week and it broke my heart. I called our Pediatrician here and they suggested Mylicon and then Gripe Water. Neither worked. So on Saturday Mommy had it and made a call to our own private Pediatrician. Greg and I have a dear friend, Jinny, who is a big shot doctor, a Pediatrician, who is becoming a Neonatologist. She is simply amazing and has done so much! So Saturday I called Jinny and said "help". We made the decision to switch Burke's formula to a gentler one on his tummy. She told us it may not do a thing, but that it was worth a try. Although, I caution to say it is helping...we do think it is. Thank you Jinny!! We can't wait to see you this month!

Burke kind of has his nights and days mixed up again. We are not sure how this has happened, probably the gas. As the nights seem worse on his tummy. Hopefully we will get back on track.

Greg did his feedings on Saturday night and I slept horrible. I missed my little guy. So I think I will be doing his feedings for the most part. Greg is great help and does a great job with Burke, but I missed seeing Burke and couldn't wait for my feeding at 5:00. Crazy huh?!

We still don't take Burke out much. We took him to Chuy's last week and all the staff loved him! We ate at Chuy's the night I found out I was pregnant so it is a special place for us!

Burke is starting to have facial expressions when we talk to him. He is almost smiling! He had his first bath tub bath in his sling and he likes it. He is still a little fussy, but I know I am not a happy camper when my stomach hurts. Enjoy the pictures! Isn't he adorable?!

Mugshot Monday

I can't stand video games, but this is too cute!



Burke and his play mat...he loves to look at the fish and grab at them



Mommy loves Burkie



My cutie pie!



My poor baby is battling gas and constipation. He has had a rough 48 hours. I called the Pediatrician today and they told us to start some gas relief medication. It is over the counter and I can't remember what it is called. But poor Burke has been getting all red and kicking his legs up and just not being his usual happy self. Please pray that we get this solved as I can't stand to see him hurt or get upset. Especially over GAS!!! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this week. Enjoy!

Burke is One Month!

My baby boy is one month old today! I can't believe that one month ago I met him. My life has changed so much. I love my little guy so much. My eyes are full of tears as I type this. I never dreamed I would finally get to be a Mommy. And now here I am a month into being Burke's Mommy! He is a gift from God that I am so thankful to have recieved. My days are filled with love and they fly by. I no longer have a lunch date everyday. I have a date everyday with the cutest baby boy that I've ever laid eyes on. A lot of times we don't go anywhere except our walks, but we have the best dates! We snuggle, we rock in the rocking chair, we play on the floor, and we take pictures...lots of pictures! When I look at Burke I am reminded that miracles still happen. He is my miracle. And I love him so much! God is so good!

Happy One Month Burkie! Mommy loves you so much!

Monday Mugshot

Thank you all for commenting about my leak problem. I am happy to say "problem solved". I think it is a combined effort of "tucking" and getting the diaper up high enough in the back. We have not had a leak since late Friday evening! Burke wore the same outfit all day Saturday and Sunday! Yeah!!

I forgot to mention last week that Burke is weighing in at 7 pounds 7 ounces. Burke and I made a quick trip to the Pediatrician's office on Tuesday as he had a sucking blister on his lip. I'm glad we went even if it was something that is no big deal as we were able to get a weight check. I was so happy that Burke is up to almost 7 and a half pounds!

A few things about Burke. He hates socks. I mean really doesn't like them. He doesn't like blankets either except his Miracle Blanket, which Burke loves and we love! If you haven't heard of it go check it out here. He will kick off his blanket unless it is the Miracle Blanket. His poor little skin is like mine. Very sensitive and dry. Poor guy. He loves to go on walks. Yeah! We are up to walking about a mile a day. Hopefully this week we will start 1.5 miles. I just worry as it is spring in Houston which means rain. I don't want to get him to far from home and then it start to rain. He is much too sweet and will melt! And he could care less about Riley. I'm sure that will change, but right now he doesn't seem to realize he is different from his Mom and Dad!

On to the pictures!

Help! Advice Needed!

Burke is doing wonderful! He s simply the best baby I have ever known! He is not fussy, he is one cool cucumber...just like his Daddy, which is good because as I've told you I'm uptight! He got his days and nights figured out which is great! He loves going for walks with Mommy. He does tummy time and doesn't get too upset. He loves his swing, his bouncy and of course, he loves to be held and look at Mommy and Daddy. He makes me smile from ear to ear. My heart has never been fuller. Oh and he is ADORABLE!!! But we have one problem and I need help! We cannot figure out the diapers. We have leaks every day. I can change him every hour or ever three hours, but we are going to have a leak. It is always on his right side. Yesterday, we went through four outfits in 12 hours! Now, remember we come from a family of girls. They never had leaks. Maybe a poopy blow out every now and then but never a urine leak. We started out using Pampers. Everyone said use Pampers. Last night I bought Huggies. Last night we had our first night leak, so no to the Huggies. Does anyone have any advice? What are we doing wrong? We make the diaper tight, we pull it up high, we keep it down low, but we have leaks! I'm asking all three of you who read my blog to give me some advice! I need it! And I need advice from mothers of boys!

Thanks in advance!

The Best Birthday Ever!

Today is my 34th Birthday! I can't believe I am 34! I really can't believe I am finally a Mommy! Every year I would cry and feel sorry for myself that I still didn't have a baby. I was another year older and still no baby. This year is just so wonderful! I do have my little baby, I am a mommy, my life is complete! We don't have a thing planned other than watch the KU basketball game at 2:00. Greg is bringing home Lupe Tortilla (my favorite) for me for supper. He offered to cook and do clean up, but I know his clean up doesn't fit my definition and I don't want to do anything today other than love on Burke and spend time with him and Greg and take a nap!! Greg got me the cutest card from Burke. I loved it and it made me feel so good to get a card on it that said "mommy". Have I mentioned how much I love being Burke's Mommy?!

Greg went back to work on Thursday. Burke and I had a good three days. Burke has his days and nights mixed up though and it is hard on me. I am so tired! I have never known tired like this! It is worth it though and I know it can't last forever...right?! Burke and I have enjoyed taking walks in the afternoon. I love to take him in his stroller! The weather has been beautiful here and Burke enjoys getting outside as much as I do. Our Pediatrician put the fear of God in us about Burke getting sick. So we are not going anywhere with Burke. And we are limiting visitors. For the most part Burke gets to go to the doctor's office and then back home until he is at least one month. I think I am being a bit freaky about it, but our Pediatrician said if he gets a fever he will be put in the hospital. We so don't want that! So going for walks has been great!

Burke is getting bigger! I put him in his coming home outfit and it fits so much better. He is still our little peanut, but he seems to be filling out a little. He eats about 3 ounces of formula every 3-4 hours. And even though I have felt bad about the formula I just couldn't give him enough breast milk to get him gaining weight. I already have that mother's guilt, but it has been a good decision for us. As soon as Burke started formula he started to gain weight.

So, today on my 34th Birthday I am just enjoying that I am finally a Mommy to the most adorable little boy that you ever did see! I hope you all have a great weekend.

Love,

Alicia

Mugshot Monday

A friend of mine does this on her blog. I will post my favorite pictures of Burke for the previous week. I can't say I won't post other photos through the week, but on Monday I will post my favorites. I am so excited to actually have a blog with a baby as the main attraction. Burke is so stinking cute! I know I am his mother, but he is ADORABLE!! I am so in love with my little guy! Today we had our first outing. We went to Target and Toys R Us. We were back at home for Burke's 3:00 p.m. feeding. Burke has had more awake time today and it is fun to watch him look around. He has a new friend, his pacifier! Some people don't like paci's but I do. I like how babies look with them. After Burke had blood work done he came back sucking a mile a minute on the pacifier. It was so cute. At first, we didn't want him to use one, but I caved yesterday and gave in. He is even more adorable when he is sucking away on that thing! Enjoy the pictures!

Love,

Alicia and Burkie