We left the hospital last Friday (10.12.12) with a LOT more stuff then we got there with; plus Mason of course. We spent our first night at "home" with my parents because Mason was jaundice and we needed to head back to the hospital the following morning (along with Sunday as well). We are happy to share that after two trips to the hospital Mason was cleared without further concern. Mason's first week of life has been eventful; he went to his first pediatricians appointment, took our first sponge bath (with the help of Daddy & Aunt Mia), been to an ear/nose/throat specialist (the little guy is a bit tongue tied) and made lots of pit stops along the along the way! We also had some visitors to the house during our first week so Mason got to meet a couple of our friends. Oh, and Matt bought us a house; so the Murray's are moving to the burbs at the end of next month (truly never a dull moment).
I can honestly say we are adjusting to parenthood well; I know I have enjoyed my time with Mason and look forward to all that is to come (he is already growing up so fast)!
We've learned a lot this past week:
- be sure to put a diaper on tight and be sure to aim his privates down (can't tell you how many outfit changes we went through before figuring this out)
- Motherly instinct trumps most of the "dos and don't" we have received
- how to work the stroller
- it takes a good hour to leave the house
- every time we leave the house we come back with way more stuff then what we left with
- sleep when baby sleeps (if you can)
- ask for help when needed
-it takes buddy about an hour to eat & he eats every 2-3 hours (you do the math)
Matt and I are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our son Mason. Both baby and mom are doing great (mom is lacking sleep and baby is a eating/pooping machine all wonderful signs of a happy and healthy new family). Here are a few pictures to hold you over till we have time to post full details.
In case you never realized this before a women is really pregnant for 10 months! Although I thought I wouldn't be one of those women who made it to her due date; it looks like this mom to be is going to go past her due date (seeing as it is 9:30pm on 10/3/12). I had my 40 week appointment today which included a non-stress test on Baby Murray. During this 15 minute test they monitored the baby's heart rate along with my contractions and how the little guy reacted to those contractions and his own movements. Clearly, Baby Murray passed with flying and there was no need to take me to the hospital to induce. I only had one contraction during the test (which the doctor had to tell me I had) so that being said I could go into labor at any given moment or he is going to stay comfy where he is until October 10th (which is the date we are scheduled to go in and be induced).
While we have ALL been anxiously awaiting Baby Murray's arrival Matt and I have both celebrated our birthdays! Last week Matt & I hit up one of our favorite spots Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro to celebrate his birthday and this week we checked out Wild Monk in La Grange for my birthday. We have tried our best to spend most of our time in the burbs since that is where we are having the baby. I stopped working on September 21st (I'm starting to wonder if I should have tried to work a bit longer) so my days have been filled with lunch with friends and afternoons walking around Oakbrook with Mom. I've stayed fairly busy and to be honest I've been so tired that taking it easy has been perfect.
Jenn's 31st Birthday
Matt and I are keeping our fingers crossed that the babe comes out before I have to be induced! We are so excited to share our love with the newest addition to the family and become parents. We look forward to updating you with baby news soon and with pictures of our little man.
Aunt Mia bought Baby Murray Top Siders, just like his dad's
