Baby Wise begins today!!!!

After not sleeping well the last month of my pregnancy and now having Colton in my life for 7 weeks, I have slept no more then 4 hours in a row.
I knew I had to do something about it when Brandy called on Monday and asked how I was doing and I started to cry... I am exhausted! It didn't help any that I went to volleyball yesterday and a friend of mine who had her son 3 days after Colton was there, I asked her how she and the baby were and she replied, "great he slept for 9 hours in a row last night" I wanted to throw the volleyball at her!
I had heard about Baby Wise when I was pregnant but didn't read it until last night. I read half of the book and needless to say the new routine started today. So far so good.
I also posted a comment on Facebook about it and got a ton of positive comments and messages about how it has worked for other peoples kids.
I have nothing to lose at this point and I am beyond determined to get him sleeping at night! Wish me luck, I'll keep you posted!

Here he is at 7 weeks, our Chunky Booger!

1 month old!

I can't believe Colton is already 1 month old. We went to the doctor yesterday for a check up and he weighed in at 9lbs 13oz. His pediatrician was very proud of him!
He goes down for about 4 hours the 1st time I put him down at night but then the rest of the night is a gamble. He tends to be fussy around 9 pm... just in time for his daddy! He likes to head bang when I am holding him and he will support his neck when he is being curious.

Chaz has been great this past month, he actually snoozed on the couch with him last night for about 3 hours so I could get some sleep, and he is still changing stinky diapers! Everyone has been so helpful, I couldn't have made it through the past month with out my amazing family.

He loves his hands!

Being read to by Gram

newborn portraits

lounging

just hanging around!

in daddy's hands

ready for prep school!!!

1 week old!

My loving mother has been with me the past week
and we have gotten so much done and I have been able to get a lot of rest, which I am very thankful for. Chaz has never been fed this well either, so he too is thrilled.
Here are some pictures of Colton's first week of life!

Enjoy.

Boogers Big Belly

1st bath at home

He's here!!!

Colton has arrived! Here are a few photos from the hospital.

He weighed 7lb 1oz, and was 19 inches long. He also has a full head of spiky blonde hair.

Chaz and I are completely in love with him.

Sunday night at the hospital

Welcome to the world Colton!

Proud Dad

1st Family Photo, still a little out of it. 

3 more days!!!!

I can't believe the time has come. These past few weeks have flown by and I feel more ready then ever for his arrival!
Everything is washed and put away, diaper caddy's are placed around the house, all of the toys are put together and wiped down, batteries are in all of the noisy toys and his bassinet is put together and on my side of the bed waiting for him.
I had my last and final doctors appointment this morning, he is still nice and snuggled up with my ribs but he is head down, still very active and I am dilated to a 2. Thankfully my amazing doctor is on call this weekend so if Booger decides to grace us with his presence I have piece of mind knowing she would be there for the delivery.
If all goes as planned Chaz and I will be checking into the hospital on Sunday evening and Boog will be here Monday. We can't wait, I will be sure to keep everyone posted!

Gotta love the general public!!!

Who knew this belly I have would be such a conversation starter. I have received the most random comments from people just being out and about.
First and foremost everyone is determined that I am having a girl, I guess because I am carrying high and he hasn't dropped. Some people are so adamant about it that I wish I carried around the pictures of his manly parts to whip out and show them just to shut them up.
Last week I was picking up Chaz's dry cleaning and the guy came out to get my card and said "are you having twins" I kindly replied "no just one", he came back with, "wow I'm shocked because your huge".... who says that and how in the world do you respond?
Another classic moment happened this past Saturday, I was standing in the return line and Ross and a lady came up to me and said... (insert ghetto voice here) "Girl when you having that baby girl" I replied in about a week and it's a boy. She said "They's gonna have to cut him out of you cause you ain't got no hips"At this point all I could do was laugh and say thanks!