Hunter 1 month

I can't believe that Hunter is one month already. He is still getting bigger and eating a ton. The only difference is that now he is getting formula every 2-3 hours instead of breast milk. I decided that it wasn't for me and that I would be happier for everyone if I stopped. So it has been a little over a week and he is doing well on the formula. I think that he also just went through another growth spurt because he was eating 4oz every 2 hours around the clock and now he is sleeping a lot today and last night. MJ saved me again last night and took the 1 o'clock feeding and then Hunter slept until 5:30 so I got about 6-7 hours of solid sleep. I feel like a new person today!
Overall Hunter is still a very mellow baby. Every night he has a "fussy time". But he doesn't really cry even then, he just squirms a lot and doesn't sleep. I couldn't ask for an easier baby. I just keep waiting for him to get harder but crossing my fingers that he doesn't.
I am feeling almost back to normal too. I cleaned the house today for the first time since he came. I know that is pretty gross, but true. It feels good to live in peace again.
Enjoy the pictures!



Like the double chins?


4 weeks old


Jessi feeding Hunter for the first time. She loves to hold him still.


Jessi and Hunter watching TV together. He will usually fall asleep right there on her lap if I let her hold him long enough.

Being Spoiled and a weird Rash

Last Saturday I went to a scout training and MJ stayed home with all three kids. Everything went well and I got a little break. Then MJ made a pedicure appointment for me so I went to that right after I got back from the training. Jessi went to, so MJ then had the 2 boys.
At the salon, I noticed a weird rash on Jessi's cheek, I thought maybe she had bumped her face, but it wasn't going away and when I touched her ear, she said it hurt, so we called the doctor and went right away to see if it was an ear infection. He checked her ears and said they were clear and started her on an antibiotic just in case and also recommended trying Benedryl. We got home and gave her Benedryl and started her on the antibiotic that night and she seemed fine on Sunday. Then Monday night she had the same rash on the other cheek. Here are some pictures of the Monday rash and a little on the other cheek. Anyway, she is fine again, and I'm wondering if it is something like eczema. We are still giving the antibiotic though.


So MJ ended up having the kids literally all day on Saturday!!! I am so spoiled to have such a wonderful partner in life.

Hunter and the Family

Daddy time with Hunter. They were making faces at each other.


Tanner doesn't pay much attention to Hunter most of the time, but he likes to talk to him, "hey Buddy," and occasionally (twice) wants to hold him for a few seconds.


Here is a look at how he has changed over the last week. He has some great expressions but overall is a really mellow baby, so far.


Jessi can't get enough of holding Hunter. He will usually sit with her for about 30 minutes before he falls asleep in her arms and then I put him in his bed. I think they both enjoy the time. I hope that he lets her hold him for a long time, and doesn't get to squirmy. She and Tanner both have colds so she has to wear a mask and she doesn't mind a bit, she actually reminds me.

Halloween

The kids had a great time at trunk-or-treat at church with Daddy and both grandmas and also Trick-or-treating down our street. I was able to go down the street with them, MJ and Tia, while mom, Chris and Melissa stayed home with Hunter and handed out candy. Jessi decided to be a witch this year for Halloween and Tanner chose to be a football player. Daddy found Jessi's costume and Grandma accessorized it. Hunter was content to stay at home and get his candy second hand from me.

Amazing MOM

While my mom was here, sh not only took amazing care of us but also make curtains for Jessi's room and hemmed curtains for Tanner's room. So after 3 years living in our house, we have curtains in all the bedrooms. Thanks MOM for everything!

What do you think?