Jack's Stats

...you know, as opposed to Jack Sprat (sorry, I'm in nursery  rhyme mode).





























After several weight-check visits, Jack finally had his one month well visit.  You won't be impressed with his weight gain...in fact it should really cause alarm...but if you knew just how hard I've worked to get him here you would be impressed!  Since he came home I've been either nursing or pumping in order to supplement him with my own milk.  These big babies I have require a LOT of food to keep their figure!  So this number is up from his lowest weight of 9 lbs. 2 oz.


Birth Weight: 10 lb. 5 oz.

1 Month Weight: 10 lb. 8 oz.
Percentile: 85th
















His length measurements?  Much more impressive!

Birth Length: 20 inches
1 Month Length: 23 inches
Percentile: 95th



















And his little head.


Birth head circumference: no idea
1 month head circumference: 15.25 inches
Percentile: 60th

He was squirmy and restless and this little hand came to save the day:)!

And this is what Jack thinks of his big sister.  They're in love:

And because I enjoy a good comparison...Molly at one month:

Jack at one month:

Jack Oliver, One Month

NOTE:  Oops!  Posted this 3 mintues too late.  Jack's now 1 month and 3 minutes old;)

Although I kinda feel like this has all been just one LONG day, it's actually been a whole month since we added this little love to our family:

Besides the obvious (eating, sleeping, pooping), Jack is starting to notice his surroundings a bit more.  He's logging more wakeful hours and will flash a smile every once in awhile.  He loves to hear singing, his sister's voice, and the crinkle of plastic.  He is a fan of bathtime and especially enjoys having his hair washed.  And we especially enjoy seeing it once it's dry!  He has a head full of blonde, fluffy, spikes that we can't keep our hands off of!  He has deep blue eyes (like Molly) so far and, though he's getting better day by day, takes forever to eat!  He shows off his guns by pulling my hair and standing strong on his two legs when you hold him up in your lap...this is one strong boy!  Molly is still totally in love, a love that'll stick.  My favorite thing is when he has a pacifier in and she'll come up and take it out of his mouth, kiss him, and stick it back in.  We celebrated Jack's one-month day by introducing him to a very lovely little lady for the first time.
Behold, Jack and his first girlfriend, Finley Delaine Deese:

We love you, man!  You've stolen our hearts!

Welcome home, Jack!

We got home on Saturday night (he was born on Thursday) and were greeted by blue balloons on the mailbox.  A sweet touch by MiMi and Pop.

Molly perked up big time (as opposed to the groggy, post-nap Molly from the hospital) and ran around the house telling Jack about everything she could think of.  Here we are in his room where she pulled each and every toy out to show him:

 The moment we walked through the door we were surrounded by the incredible aroma of roast, mashed potatoes, home grown tomatoes, rolls, green beans and corn on the cob.  Best. homecoming. meal. ever.  MiMi outdid herself fo sho!

The next day Dad and Kara brought all the boys over to meet Jack before church.  The hospital had a staunch policy this time around preventing any children under 12 (except siblings) from visiting and there were 6 kids in town just dying to.  They're so proud of their new baby cousin:)!

Jonah and Jack meet

Sammy and Jack meet

 All the "Roach" boy cousins.  What a line-up:).  Oh, and I've learned quickly that boy clothes = stripes.  See?:

 Wyatt and Jack meet

What a crazy group of boys: 

LOVE this one...all the boys with Grandma and Granddaddy:

Hamming it up with Granddaddy:

The girls all came over after church to meet their new baby cousin:

 Marci and Jack.  Interesting fact: Marci and Jack are the same distance in age as Karma and I are.  Karma turned 8 two months after I was born and Marci will turn 8 two months from Jack's birth day.

 Sophi and Jack

Goodness, she's growing up!

And Maggi meets Jack.  She was very concerned about his belly button!

Marci wanted a second round.  She is a goooood little mommy and has a special place in her heart for all living things.

 And this little one has a special place in her heart for this living thing:

Three weeks later and she's just as thrilled to have her little brother in the world:

Doesn't she seem so much older now:

After Jack's first visit to the pediatrician we found out that he was jaundiced and wasn't gaining enough weight.  So that week existed of several trips to the lab for blood work and back to the doctor for weight checks.  This also meant that I had to pump so I could supplement his feedings with my own milk.  None of this was new to us...we did it all before with Molly along with all kinds of other, more complicated, hoops to jump through.  Jack's introduction to this world has been easy-peasy comparitively.

Since I've had to pump and supplement, Molly's been able to feed Jack a bit and she's so proud:)

 Molly loves this kid!  His crying doesn't phase her a bit...in fact it's almost like she enjoys it.  She laughs and smiles and says "Jack" in a giggly voice whenever she enters a room he's in.  It's super sweet.

See here?  He's screaming, she's laughing.  Haha:

Notice the toy collection that's made it's way into the swing;):

So, there you have it.  Our first few days at home.  Life with two has been hectic, and different, and wonderful.  Just like life with one, I think life with two is something you don't "get" until you experience it and I'm sure that phenomenon continues with 3, etc.  It's getting easier every day, except for the days when it gets harder ;).  We're figuring things out as we go--that is Ryan and I are, Molly's fully adjusted and was the second she laid eyes on her brother!  I must say I love being a mom.  I love these two little lives that God has given us charge over.  I'm doing my best to live in and not ahead of these precious moments (and I'm pretty sure more sleep will help that cause:).  Welcome home, Jack!

Next up...a picture show from beyond the first few days.  I'm catching up, y'all!

Our Stay in 409

Well, today little Jack is 3 weeks old yet I still haven't even posted pics from our time in the hospital.  He's changed so much!  There are so many pics I want to share with you so I'm gonna keep this post long on pics and short on words...

Jack and Daddy

Jack and Mommy

Jack and his MiMi meet

Jack meets his Pop

Jack and his Granddaddy

 Jack and his Grandma

The most anticipated meeting of the day:

Ryan left to pick up Molly from Karma's house after we were settled in our room.  We both couldn't wait to witness our first baby meet our second!  She squealed and giggled and said "Jack!".  In face, that's how she greets him always, even three weeks later:)

 She acted as if he'd always been a part of our family (and soon she'll never remember that he wasn't)

She brought him a little brother onesie and monkey wraps for his carseat.  And he gave her a baby doll stroller with carseat and fully loaded diaper bag.  She was upset that he couldn't ride in it.:

Saying goodbye for now before leaving for a nap:

First extended eye sighting:

On their way back in that evening, MiMi, Pop, and Molly stopped by the nursery to see Jack get his first bath:

My favorite pic of the lot.  My sweet new family.  All together and quiet like.

A basket of sustenance from MiMi: 

The next morning...:

 Molly was definitely ready to see her baby brother again!

Ha ha...I love the faces that were caught in the next picture.  Like mother, like daughter much??

Meeting his Aunt Karma for the first time:

Aunt Karma and Uncle Mark checking out his super cool hair:

 Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Tim were in town and came on over to meet little Jack:

Another pic of the ever-elusive newborn eyes: 

 Karma returned that evening bearing dinner and...

...Aunt Kara with her!

The next morning:

So here's that super cool hair I talked about:

Passing the time with Granddaddy:

Too cool for school:

On day 3 we'd been given the okay to go home but Jack had to pee first (post-circ).  We were ready to go at two and the child didn't pee until SEVEN O'CLOCK!  I think he was just reminding us who's in charge.  Luckily, we found Lady and the Tramp on TV:

And then this little lady fell fast asleep:

 She had been so excited to take him home and then...we had to wake her from her nap.  So all the excited chatter and sweetness was replaced by a case of the (totally justified) grumps.  Jack played along.

 This picture is as authentic as it gets.  Just check out the look on her face:

She perked up a little bit after the extra special wheelchair ride outside:

It was short-lived:

And finally here's our little guy all strapped in and ready to head home for the first time:

Since Molly stayed in the hospital a full week after birth we missed out on the grandparent escort home but Dad was there to document Jack's homecoming:

And that's what I'll pick up with next time...I leave you with our new normal:)