baby week 10: shots!

Cooper had his shots today and he did not like them one bit! He has been laying in his mom's arms for the last 6 hours. He cries when he wakes up until Sophia calms him back to sleep. Poor guy, we're hoping he feels better tomorrow.

{Cooper got one shot in his left left and two in the right!}

baby week 10: he's a good sleeper

Cooper hasn't wanted to nap in his crib for several weeks now. Something happened today. I set him down in his crib and as soon as his head hit the sheet, he was asleep!

baby week 10: gracie, the protector

Crazy weather blew through Gilbert the other day. We had hail the size of golf balls! Gracie was outside right when it rolled in and was horrified. She quickly came in and laid by Cooper's feet. I think she was watching out for her little brother. Cooper didn't wake up until the storm passed. He found it relaxing.

{Gracie watching out for her brother}


{holy hail storm!}

baby week 10: expert head-lifter

Cooper is an expert at holding his head up!!

baby week 9: guess who's 2 months old

Cooper is! He was supposed to have his 2 month pediatrician visit tomorrow, but its been postponed until next week. This may be a good thing...we have a little bit more time to get him prepared for all those shots!

baby week 9: play mat, play time

Cooper had a fun time on his rainforest play mat today. Lights, colors, and shapes are coming into focus, and it certainly seems like he's enjoying himself!

baby week 8: tummy time a success!

Cooper spent a little bit of the afternoon on his tummy. Look what happened!

baby week 7: rolling over

Cooper had a little tummy time this morning and wasn't thrilled about it. He rolled over, twice!

baby week 6: tummy time

Cooper has been enjoying a bit of tummy time each morning. Usually he works those neck muscles. Today, it put him right to sleep.

baby week 4: so funny!

Cooper was taking a little nap with his Aunt Kate today. He started making sounds we never heard before! It's absolutely hilarious and adorable!

baby week 4: big smile!

We finally caught one of Cooper's big smiles on camera!

baby week 4: our first outing

We made our first recreational outing this morning as a trio! Destination...Whole Foods. Having not left the house for the past 3 weeks (besides 2 pediatrician visits), this was a very exciting trip. We tested out the infant carrier on a shopping cart and slowly made our way through the store. Who knew a grocery store could be so much fun!?!

baby week 4: video monitor

While Cooper's napping in his crib, we try to get some house work done, but are constantly peeking our heads in to the nursery to make sure the little guy is alright. Grandma and Grandpa Reilly got us the Levana BABYVIEW20 Video Monitor and it is awesome! We're able to hear and see what baby is doing from anywhere in our house and yard.

Now we're obsessively watching the monitor!

baby week 4: getting some fresh air

We took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and took Cooper out for his first walk around the neighborhood. He loves his stroller!

baby week 3: the boys

Cooper taking a little nap with his dad.

baby week 3: i see you

While reading "Yummy Yucky" to Cooper, I caught the little guy looking right at me! We had a staring contest...he won.

baby week 3: settling in

Our little peanut has been home for just about three weeks now. Its been an absolute dream to finally have him with us. We are completely mesmerized by his sweet & funny faces. He has us both wrapped around his tiny, tiny fingers.

Cooper had his two week visit to the pediatrician today. He's gained a whopping 1 pound 2 ounces and he's grown an inch!

baby week 2: first pediatrician visit

Cooper had his first pediatrician visit! He was just an ounce short of his birth weight at 7 days old and his little cone head shrank down. He now measures a length of 20.25 inches. He's a healthy baby boy!

{Cooper loves getting his hair washed!}

baby week 1: he's early!!

Our little peanut, Cooper Smith Flocken, has finally arrived (1 week and 5 days early)!!! Born August 3, 2010 at 5:10pm; weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces; 21 1/2" long.

week 38: baby's still cooking

Just less than two weeks until little Baby Flocken arrives! I've been teetering back and forth as to whether he'll be slightly early, late or right on time. I guess we'll see!

week 37: soothing sounds & light

Baby received a couple new toys this weekend from Grandma & Grandpa Reilly that promote rest & relaxation.

Sleep Sheep...produces 4 soothing sounds from Mother’s calming heartbeat to the gentle sounds of nature, sounds of ocean waves, spring showers, and harmonious whale songs that create a tranquil environment ideal for helping baby fall asleep.

Twilight Turtle...projects a complete starry night sky with 8 major constellations onto the walls and ceiling of baby's nursery. Three soothing color options help to create magical, tranquil environments that are ideal for helping baby ease into a restful sleep.

Both of these toys run on a timer!

{Sleep Sheep & Twilight Turtle by CloudB}

week 37: watermelon

This week I'm considered full-term and baby is the size of a watermelon!!!

{How big is baby?, Watermelon image from The Bump}

week 36: 1 month to go!

4 weeks and counting until baby arrives (unless he decides to show up early...or late). So, I thought that reaching the 9 month mark meant I was in the clear from all the strange quirks that happen while you're prego. Definitely not. I have been recently blessed with swelling (the heat has not helped), back & hip aches, and stretchmarks! Slightly unfortunate, but completely worth it.

week 34: ugh.

I'm pregnant and I look pregnant. But, apparently I look so pregnant that people (strangers) are asking if I'm due tomorrow. Funny when you think about it, but not so funny when when its happening. My answer is, "No. I'm due in August." The immediate response is now, "Are you having twins?!"

Ugh.

week 33: 3D ultrasound

We had our last ultrasound yesterday and got a little glimpse of what baby will look like. He was sleeping and seemed slightly annoyed when the ultrasound tech tried to wake him up. So funny!