So huggable

So relaxed
His little tiny toes...
I spend many hours just staring at my sweet, sweet boy
Mommy, John and Vedder at the Oscar's party

Six weeks old

Sleeping with his Tigger blanket...awwwww
Sleepy time
Hanging out in the bouncer

John was six weeks old on the Saturday the 21st. He is such a wonderful and good baby and we are so thankful for him everyday. We love his smiles and laughs and he is talking up a storm...lots of new sounds. His expressions are great fun to watch too. We are so blessed! We can't believe that six weeks ago we brought our little man home...how the time flies.

Good news

We took John in for an ultrasound at 4 weeks to follow up on the kidney dilation in utero. We expected this to just be a double check and for everything to be fine. We found out last week that the ultrasound showed a moderate dilation in the right kidney and ureter and a minor dilation in the left kidney. John's pediatrician expected that he had reflux and ordered a VCUG for him. Today we had the VCUG done in Truckee and much to our relief there was no sign of any reflux. In talking to the radiologist he thinks that the doctor will send us back for another ultrasound to do another check on the kidneys and determine the next step. Hopefully it will come back normal. Please send healthy thoughts that our little John's kidneys are ok. Finding out that there is no reflux has lifted weight off our shoulders for sure...now to resolve what is going on with the dilation will be good.

Grandparents

I love my great grandma
Grandpa was excited to meet me
Lots of cuddles and smiles from grandma
Lots of hugs from grams
Grandpa admiring me

Lots of snuggles for all

Cuddling with my auntie
Smiling for my grandma
Awwwwww...such a snuggle bug
My sleeping hug - I love my aunt Joy
Auntie Julie was so comfortable...zzzzzzz

"The T-Man and Lil' J Show"

Trevor pointing to his cuz...too cute!
John telling everyone a story
John and Trevor are going to be best buds!
Auntie Joy so happy with both her nephews - so much love
The mamas and the babies :-)

We spent a couple days down in the valley with the family earlier this week. Greg and I were finally able to meet our nephew Trevor. He is 3 1/2 months old and such a cutie! John was happy to meet his cousin - they will have many adventures together in the years to come. Dad, Grandma, Joy, Dave, Ryan, Julie and Trevor were all excited to meet John for the first time. It was a great family weekend.

Getting to know the family

Aunt Ann admiring me...
Just relaxing...
Uncle Jim and I hanging out...
Aunt Ann is very comfortable...

Uncle Jim and Aunt Ann were on vacation in South Lake Tahoe last week. John had his first trip to South Lake and we enjoyed our time with them during their stay.

"Baby J"

Baby John holding mommy's head up :-)
"Go Pack!"
Lovin' my tummy time
Too cute...
So comfortable with my daddy

Enjoy more pictures of our cutie boy. He brings us so much joy every day. John is growing fast and doing very well.

Just chillin'

Molly and me in my bear outfit
My comfortable carseat
Mommy watching me sleep
Lalalalalaaaaa.............

Playtime

Four weeks old!

Our growing boy

Tom thinks he will break me :-)
Alison cuddling with me
Rich calls me John John - cool huh!
I am the cutest cow ever - and a clean boy too!
Mommy loves me soooooooo much.....

John is doing so well and growing like a weed it seems. He makes us smile everyday!

Three weeks old

John was three weeks old yesterday - amazing how fast the time is going by! John had his three week appointment and was given an excellent bill of health. He weighed in at 9lbs, 8 oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. The doctor said that he is right at the 50th percentile. He also aced his reflex and eye tests...the doctor said he is ahead of the expectation for a three week old. He fills our hearts every day and we are so blessed with our precious bundle of joy.