Fun with Photos

As you probably know, I love taking pics of Landon. Today, I have been playing with some different stuff and got some pretty cute stuff.

My Slideshow

A Heavy Heart

Lord God, may we be grateful for our lot, and compassionate
toward all those who are suffering every kind of distress at
this difficult time. May we hold back nothing,
and hasten to be the ministers of prayer and mercy, like the
disciples of Him who went about doing good in times of need.

Swimming Memories/ 11 Weeks Old

You are 11 weeks old today Landon Jacob Wilson! Time is flying, but we are having so much fun with you in our life! Tonight, you got to get in the swimming pool with your Granna B for the 1st time. You loved it. You played in your float like a big boy, and you are truly a BIG boy, lots of rolls on your arms and legs and I kiss on them all day long! You love your mama's milk and want it every 3 hours! We give you around 4 ounces still. We are going to the beach in a couple of weeks, so we wanted to see how you like the water, and you enjoyed it very much. We can't wait to take you on your very first vacation. I hope we get to carry you everywhere you want to go, I know you will probably want to see Disney and lots of other stuff. My mom and dad have taken me on lots of trips and I am so thankful for that. So I want you to be able to go on lots of trips 2!!! I love you LJ, you are my bestest buddy in the world~

Hanging Out

I have been relaxing with my little guy for the past 2 days.  We nap, listen to his Wee Sing CD, watch E!, swing, rock, eat, talk, play on the activity mat, and anything else we want to do.  I am so happy not to be going back to work, I think I would go into shock since we haven't even had to take off our PJ's here lately.  I think one day I want to go back, but not just yet.  Landon is taking his first ever Rice cereal tonight.  It is still a little early, but he isn't quite as satisfied at night like he was, so I think it is time.  I have put one teaspoon in his bottle for his night feeding and I will let you know how it goes.  He is getting to be such a big boy and his hair is growing!  I love him so much.  He loves his alone time as much or more than when you hold him, he loves to kick his legs and squeal.  We call this is brake and clutch time, he looks like he is driving.  He is holding his head up pretty good, but it gets heavy after a while.  Here are some LJ pics with his cute little booty monogrammed.

Landon's Birth Announcment

A Busy Day

Today, Granna, Landon and I went to a pottery party that my friend Jen had!  It was so much fun seeing all my old friends and seeing everyone's baby... Our lives have changed so much since high school and it is so much fun to see.  My friend Sommer brought Skye to the party too and we got to meet her for the first time, and she is a CUTIE!  Our lives now revolve around little ones and stuff they do, it just feel right, if you understand what I mean.  I bought the cutest picture frame and an ornament with his hand and feet print on them.  I know I will treasure these for the rest of my life. 
Tonight, Carter, Corey and Lauren came over to our house to grill hamburgers and play dominoes.  It finally feels like my life is getting back to normal.  It is hard to adjust to life with a baby and get back in to a routine where you actually do stuff!  I felt like my life was turned upside down for about 2 months, but now I feel like I can go along with my life with a baby without prethinking everything!  I guess things get easier with time.  I love Landon so much, it makes my life so more complete!  Here are some pics of Landon and Carter playing.

Look out Decatur, here we come!

Today, Landon, Granna, and I headed out to meet G-daddy for some lunch and to visit his work friends that wanted to see him.  Granna had a Doctor's appointment so me and Landon tagged along with her and then went to visit G-daddy at his work.  All his worker friends loved on him and played with him.  G-daddy has been dying to show him off and he was loving having his grandbaby there for everyone to admire.  We went to Red Lobster for lunch and now everywhere we go now, we get lots of attention from all the waitresses and hostesses, they all want to talk 2 little man and tell him how cute he is.  
After all that we headed to the Decatur mall, it is actually sadder than the Regency Square in Florence!  We went to Belk and Dillards and then we decided to call it a day.  We had lots of fun, but it is ALOT harder to travel with a stroller, a carseat, diaper bags, bottles, and all the fun baby stuff.  By the time we get all that stuff loaded and ready to go, I am give out and so is Granna.  We were talking about our Disney trip and we are for sure going to go in the Fall, because July is miserable hot!  
On the way home we went through Moulton and picked up Landon's pics that we had ordered from HMP... They are so good!  I could go crazy ordering all his pics.  I went with a panel with 9 shots on it and a custom blue and brown frame.  Mom went with the slim version, I'm not sure what size, of Landon in the stork theme.  I am so pleased with my purchase.  I know I will cherish these memories one day, he is growing like a weed.  We go back Aug. 26th for his 3 month session.  I want to get some family shots then.  

Well goodnight friends, my husband gets off night shift tonight and is off til Tuesday afternoon.  Can't wait to spend some time with him, me and Landon miss him so much when he works nights.  

Landon's new outfit!

My Picture

To Must Have List and the Not So Much

Lots of my friends have asked me what was the things that I have used most since the arrival of my new baby boy, so I thought I would take some time to mention my must haves and things I could live without.

Most Used:

1. Diapers, go ahead and stock up as you go, you WILL NOT want to have to load up and go get them when you run out.  Pampers are my fav.. they are softer and have a line that shows when they are wet.
2. Wipes.. I am not to picky on my wipes
3. Bottles, I nurse mostly throughout the day, but I use bottles when I pump for night feeding and when we are going somewhere.  I tried em' all, but I found that I like Dr. Brown's the best. There are more pieces, but his stomach is much better with them.
4. Can't use bottles without a pump!  So I went with Medela PISA, I only have to pump for about 10 minutes with this little jewel, it's a lifesaver.
5. Swing, start them early in the swing and they usually will like it better.  
6. Boppy, not just for nursing, but to prop him up on the bed.
7. Passy's, I would start out with my own passy, rather than the one at the hospital.   The hospital ones are hard to find and a holder won't fit them.
8. Blankets, to keep them swaddled.
9. Milacon, Tylenol, Saline, Butt Paste and anything for a baby's sickness
10. Thermometer
11. Diaper Genie, that way you don't have to take the trash out immediately
12. Bath Stuff
13. Bath Chair that fits over your sink, it is wonderful and I leave it on the sink. It let the water drain through.
14. Aspirator aka Booger Sucker
15. Bottle Brushes, you don't want Thrush!
16. Steamer, to clean your bottles and other utensils for baby.  They go in the microwave for 5 minutes.
17. Slip over sleep shirts or gowns for nighttime, you don't want to button stuff in the middle of the night!
18. A drying rack for all your bottles and nipples and etc.
19. Pack N Play, that is where he sleeps, bc we set it up in the room with us!
20. Monitors

Not SO much

1. Wipes Warmer, I don't use mine, bc I am never where it is, and it has to be plugged in.  
2. Bottle Warmer, I put mine in hot water
3. Hard Bathtub, I haven't used it yet, maybe when he can sit up
4. Hairbrush, this is just for me, cause lil man doesn't have any hair, LOL.. I use it though cause he likes it.
5. Thermometer for water temperature.  I am the thermometer, I always make sure that it is cooler than what I take a bath in, cause he is so little.  
6. Baby Powder, they say not to use powder on little one's anymore
7. I can't really think of anything else. 

Always have a camera ready for all those special moments!!!

the Medela Pump

 Giving Monkey Sugars

What Precious Feet, I know they will be getting into many things before long!

My PawPaw loves this little boy to death!  It has put a pep in MawMaw and his step since he has been born.  What a blessing he has been to ALL of us

Landon is...

• You are sleeping through the night (well according to Mommy's definition)  you have been going to bed a little later and waking up later, so that is what works for us.  He wakes up about 5 am for another feeding.. and goes back to sleep til 9am.. then back 2 sleep for about 3 hours and then we are up and ready to go.  I have my shower most of the time when you are asleep :)
• I breastfeed you throughout the day (around every 3 hours), but I pump enough to have a bottle of breastmilk waiting on our nightly feeding because we are so sleepy!
• We use Dr. Brown's bottles and you take them very well!
• You do get mad when I am feeding you and I don't get it done as fast as possible
• You don't like to burp!  You cry... and I talk to you and tell you that you have to burp to make yourself feel better..
• You love to lay in the floor and kick your legs and want people to talk to you, so you can laugh and smile at them!  We all get down there to see who can get the biggest smile (you are SO loved)
• You follow my voice when someone has you, because you KNOW who I am already
• You love to suck on your passy
• You take 3 long naps in the day
• You wear a size 1 diaper
• You wear anything from 3mos to 9mos clothes
• You have the hiccups often, but that doesn't seem to bother you
• Your Mommy isn't supposed to do this but she gave you a lick of her Popsicle and you loved it!

Landon's First Birthday Party

Mallie Faith turned one year old today and we helped her celebrate!!!!  Today, was Landon's first birthday party.  We all got ready and headed to Joe Wheeler State Park today at 2 o'clock for the festivities.  It took us 2 days to get ready, lol.  Well, we went to get Mallie's gift yesterday and we had to think about what to get a one year old and then we ended up buying Landon a bunch of toys that he is too little to use!  Our excuse is that we are putting them back for Christmas.  Isn't it funny that you no longer think of what you want or need when you go to town now, it is all about your little one.  I hope we are always able to buy Landon toys and stuff that he wants, without going overboard!  I hope Mallie enjoys her little duck that flaps her wings when you walk with it!  Landon got a bear that plays a drum when you walk with him and some more wood toys, you just don't see many wood toys anymore.  Poor Toph is on night shift for 5 days so he had to go home and go to bed after the party.  I loaded Landon up in his Infantino carrier that you hook to yourself and he loves it.  He cried when I stopped walking with him, lol.  He is doing so good though, he is going to bed around 9 still and sleeping for 6 or 7 hours, but he is HUNGRY when he wakes up.  He is taking around 4 ounces now.  I don't know how much longer that is going to keep him satisfied.  Guess we will see! 

A Few Changes

So Landon has turned 2 months old this week... He is such a good baby, we couldn't ask for more...  He is beginning to "wake up" as MawMaw calls it.  He is staying awake longer and doing lots more laughing and "talking".  He loves you to sing to him and really likes Old McDonnell Had a Farm.   He is eating 3 ounces every 3 hours still and wakes up 2 times during the night.  He sleeps most of the morning and then it is PLAY TIME in the afternoon.  We put him in his "baby cave"  aka his pack and play around 9 or 10... so we are on a pretty good schedule.  The only times he cries is when you don't get his milk to him fast enough!  He is like his mommy and loves to eat and makes the sweetest noises when he eats!  I have began keeping up with his photos week by week so I will start posting my week pics on my blog.  I sure don't want to forget the unforgettable. 

I can't stand to think that tomorrow is the big day of shots... It hurts my heart.  We have decided to go with the delayed vaccinations, because we live so close and if anything did happen I couldn't blame myself.  The thought of something happening to him breaks my heart.  This schedule means he still will get ALL of his shots, just at a slower pace.  On the brighter side of things, I have been deciding what he is gonna wear for his 3 month pics.  Wow, that is fun for me!!!  I wish you could have like 50 outfits, but you can only use 5.  We have been hanging with Granna B a few nights this week, because Toph is still working nights at Wise on Tues. and Wed.  I will be happy to have my husband at home on a regular schedule again.  

Love to All,

Stephanie

8 Weeks Old

Landon' First 4th!!!!

So, Landon had his first 4th of July celebration!  He had a pretty good time, but I know he will enjoy next summer's a lot more.  Me and Toph went canoeing on the 3rd and left little man with Mom and Dad, they dressed him up and took him to town to show him off. The canoe trip was fun, but we had to walk our canoe most of the way, because it was so shallow.  It was nice to have a little down time though.  The next day we all cooked out and went swimming. Dad grilled some ribs and pork chops and we all ate.  Then Landon got to go into the water for the first time!  He loves to be outside, but I don't let him stay out very long.  To me, he is still to little!  Later that night we went to watch some fireworks with friends and Ninny Nae and had a great time.

A day in the life of.... Stephanie Wilson

Well, I thought since my life has changed so dramatically I would document mommy's days as a new parent.  Long gone are the days of sleeping in, getting a shower when you want, Bejeweled blitz and other leisurely activities.  Just a year ago Toph and I had no idea the exciting activities we would be partaking in in just one short year.  We were basking in the sun, drinking cocktails, and enjoying a sunset cruise in Aruba this time last year.  I wouldn't trade this little man for anything in the world though!!!

He is a great sleeper though, I put him in his bed (this is his pack and play and we lovingly refer to it as his man cave)  around 9pm and he wakes up at 2am, and then sleeps until 6 and back out again.  So I couldn't ask for a better baby.  He has some gas issues, but I think we have finally tackled those issues with Dr. Brown's bottles.  You try to listen to everyone's advice, but usually it just comes down to your baby and how it works for him. We usually lay around in the bed til around 10 and then we get up and get Landon's bath and clothes on for the day.  After that I sit him in his boppy and let him watch the fan (he LOVES the fan) while I get a shower.  Then we play and talk a few hours and eat our lunch, I say this because he gets what I get.  I try to stay away from cabbage, cucumbers, broccoli, green onions and that sort of thing... due to the gas!  Toph is working as the electrical engineer on call for Wise 2 nights a week, so we stay with Granna B on Tues and Wed.  We love to visit!  When we are at home, I lay him in his man cave for a nap and go to the pool for about an hr, (I love his video monitors)!  They are great. This week Nae, Dalton, and Barbara came to swim with me... We had so much fun!
Today, I booked Landons first Santa Session with HMP studios, he goes Nov 11th.  I can't get over that I now have a child to take to Santa, it feels so weird sometimes, but I can't wait.  Toph and I don't know what in the world we did before out little man.  He is the best thing in our lives.  We are headed 2 our first beach trip soon, and I can't wait to travel with new fam of 3!

Aruba

Dalton and Barbara

Landon Jacob!

Life Changes

So, I can finally say I am getting used to little man.  I have loved every minute of being a mommy, but it has took some time to get used to having him around.  I love taking care of him, it is an amazing feeling to know you are responsible for this little person's every need.  I have a great husband and helpers and we have been doing great.  He is now 6 weeks old, time is passing by very quickly, TOO QUICKLY!  I just got released from my doc and he asked if I was ready to go again, all I could think was not right now cause I'm not tough enough, lol.  I told him to give me 1 or 2 years and I would be back and ready for another one.  He said that gives me time 2 forget the misery and the pain.  Landon is gaining weight like crazy, he loves to eat like his mommy.  I am so happy he is healthy and doing good.  I am going to try and nurse until he is 6 months old, it has been a blessing to be able to feed my baby, I love it.  We have had lots of visitors over the past 6 weeks, I have saw some great friends and family and I love having company, I guess I will have to have another one before I see some of them again, lol... Landon is sleeping good at night, he sleeps for about 5 hours after I put him down at 9:00.  My anniversary was this past weekend and we left him with my mom for the first night, I missed him so much, but I got a full night's sleep and it was wonderful.  I had a great anniversary and I am so happy to be married to a very special man, he is so sweet and such a good daddy. We also went to church for the first time, it was a special day because it was Father's Day and our first service.  I felt so proud when they recognized the father's... It was like wow, this is special! I know Landon will have a great example in Toph as a father, he loves him so much. Well, I just needed to update, it has been a few days.  I am going to have this blog printed into a book that converts them, where Landon will have memories of his first weeks with Mommy and Daddy.  Love 2 all from the Wilson crew!

First Church Service

Anniversary Trip 1 Year!

My little bug is getting so long!

So, Landon, Granna B, and I loaded up 2 head to Moulton, Alabama for Landon's newborn photography session.  He was SOOOO good!  I took all his little hats that I had ordered and he got to wear all of them, April Warhurst, did the photos and she is so calm and is great with babies.  The studio is so cute and they have lots of different props to choose from.  We have been on the waiting list for 6 months and I am so happy that I went ahead and called where we could have this appointment.  She allows 2 hours  for the shoot and Landon stayed asleep during all the pics, which was good because she put him in alot of different poses.  We treated ourself to the Steakhouse in town after we were finished, Landon slept the whole time again!  I think he was wore out. 

Yesterday was my birthday!  I had a great day.  Me and Toph went to Waltons for lunch, and it was the first time the the three of us went to eat together. He bought me a new Vera computer bag, necklace, and a very good birthday cake.  He is so sweet and I love him so much!  Then we went on to Granna's because Toph had to work nights.  Mom and Dad took me out to Stanfields that night.  I was stuffed!  They bought me some new Juicy Couture perfume and lots of work and parts for my car.  I am really grateful that dad can fix my car for me!  Nae bought me some jewelry and some beautiful roses!
My baby made my birthday the best one I have ever had.  He is so sweet and I love him so much!  He is growing so fast and he is beginning to be a little CHUNK!  It makes me happy though to know he is growing and eating good.   I can't wait to see the other pics from the session, I will share when I buy them!!

Props from the photo shoot

Life with a newborn

So, it has been a few days since I have updated little man's progress!  We have went to the doctor again for our 2 week check-up, well actually we were one day late, but they worked us in with Dr. Carter on Tuesday May 25th.  Mom had written down his appointment time, but we were all thinking it was 2 weeks from his first visit, but it was 14 days old!  It was our gain though because we got to see Dr. Carter instead and we loved him.  He was very thorough and asked us if we had a questions and had great bedside manner.  He had gained back up to eight pounds, which was 14 ounces in one week, he is a hungry monkey!!  His head was 14 inches and he was 18 1/2 inches long, they only do head to heel at the doctor.  We had some concerns about his breathing, it kinda sounded like a wheeze, but he said that was completely normal.  He also said babies do not overeat and they will stop when they are full, they aren't like us and keep going!  Landon has been a great eater, I am breastfeeding and he loves eating time... It is one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done, I get to watch him grow and I talk 2 him while he is eating.  He will turn his head now when I am talking if he hears my voice, what a wonderful feeling!  I usually stay up til about 11 pm and we get up about 2 or 2:30 and usually last again til about 6.  He really is a great baby!  I am getting on a schedule and it makes it much easier.  We get his bath around 11 and then I get mine!  Toph has been working evening shift at Wise on Tuesday and Wednesday, so we pack up and head to Granna B's.  I never knew I could pack so much stuff, we have about 5 bags and boppy!  Tuesday was also our first solo trip to Granna's, with just me and him in the car.  I was nervous, but he slept the whole trip.  He has had lots of visitors to come and see him and today his Aunt Carrie and the girls came to swim.  I finally set up his video monitors and got out in the pool for about an hour.  It was so nice, but I am sunburned.  I guess since I am nursing I get more hungry and thirsty so I feel like I eat more now that when I was pregnant, but it makes me weak if I don't eat.  I have lost 25 pounds, but still have lots to go... But I feel like I am so light compared to what I was at the end, I really didn't realize it, but I was pretty miserable there at the end.  Today, Landon is 17 days old, I love watching him grow, but sad to see him grow at the same time.  I guess this is normal... Landon gets to meet his one and only Uncle Ben this weekend, we are getting excited to see him.. He hasn't got to visit because he lives in Panama City.  We are looking forward to our very first Memorial Day as a family of three... With Love, the Wilsons!!

The adventures of Landon

So, today we went to our very first doctor visit at Shoals Pediatrics today, we saw Dr. Judy Moore.  I was a bit anxious to see how his weight had done since leaving the hospital.  In the hospital he weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces, but had lost down to 6 pounds 12 ounces when we left.  I was having some problems with breastfeeding since I had a C-section it takes a little longer for milk production.  He had gained back up to 7 pounds 2 ounces today, and she said that was right on track.  I was so relieved, I had worried myself to death about if he was getting enough to eat or not.  At the beginning when we got home, we were supplementing Enfamil through a syringe during feedings.  I needed about 8 hands to do all of it at once, and wouldn't have been able to do it without some help.  It was really frustrating, but I am SOOOOO happy I was tough enough to stick to it.  When I see his little mouth working so hard, I thank the Lord for giving me the strength to stay with it.  I love feeding time now and feel a bond with him that makes me feel so happy.  
Then, we waited on Dr. Moore to come and check his color and she said he wasn't jaundiced enough to warrant any treatment.  Another prayer was answered!  I had also been worrying myself to death about his yellowish color and the yellow in his eyes.  We have been constantly putting him in the window to try to break down the jaundice, and it looks like it worked!  She was impressed that his bellybutton cord had fell off so quick.  I am happy that we have one less step in our diaper changing routine.  Landon did great on the way to the Dr. and on the way home, he was dressed up in his Sunday best for the outing. He had his first real bath before the visit and he LOVED it, I even sprayed his little head with the sprayer and he didn't even move.  
It is so much fun to dress them up, lots more fun than adult clothes.  I know now my wardrobe will suffer, because I will always be buying for my little man.  He had ate all morning long without a poop diaper so we knew we were in for a treat somewhere along our trip.  He was quite the gentleman and waited til AFTER the doctor, lol. 
Me and Mom were so tired by the end of the trip we rewarded ourselves with a banana split from Wagon Wheel!  We rode around a while just to get out of the house and relax...
Then tonight when we were having tummy time in the living room, Landon flipped all the way from his stomach to his back.  I was so proud of him! We are enjoying every minute with our precious baby, I already think about him growing up and I don't like to think of it all!  I have already told Toph we have GOT to have some more, and he just looks at me like I have went crazy!   Love to all from the Wilson Fam!