4 WEEKS OLD

Jake is 4 weeks old today and we can hardly believe how fast time has gone by! He has changed so much since we brought him home! Here are some pictures from this past week and a video of the big man holding his head up really well!!!

When he's asleep, he is OUT...just like his daddy!

His eyes are staying blue, but getting lighter...I still think he's going to have Stephen's eyes

toooooooo cute!

nap time with mommy

one of my favorite pics so far


Here is Jake's first video!!! Holding up his head for y'all to see!!!

I CAN HOLD MY HEAD UP!!!

Jake has been trying to hold his head up for a couple of days now, but this morning he really outdid himself. He held his head up all by himself for about 5-6 seconds, several different times. We were so proud!!!

Here he goes...

look mom, no hands!

look at me!!!


his reward: cuddle time with daddy


This picture was from a few days ago...both of my boys, worn out!

Daddy decided to give Jake a makeover---the baby-hawk! Jake was not a fan!

Our first "big boy" bathtime...we liked this much better!

We love taking our walks every morning...

...he always falls asleep the minute we leave the house!

I'M 2 WEEKS OLD TODAY!

Jake is two weeks old today! We went for our 2 week check-up at our doctor this morning and he is doing great! He now weighs 8 lbs 12 oz and is 22 inches long. This puts him in the 98% for length...Stephen and I aren't quite sure where he's getting that from, but we will be just fine with having at least one tall person in the family :-) He had his second heel prick done and was such a trooper, he didn't even cry...I think I was more nervous than he was.

Happy 2 weeks birthday to me!

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF JAKE

We always hear that babies change so fast, and it is true! Our little guy has changed so much in the past week...we almost had him on some type of schedule and then, GROWTH SPURT! Our little guy was on a 4 day feeding frenzy!!! It was a few stressful and sleepy days for mommy and daddy, but we think we have survived. It's hard to believe that he will be 2 weeks old tomorrow, wow! Here are some milestones from this past week in the Tyler family.

Grammy stayed with us for a week, but had to go back home to Chicago on Friday. I miss her a lot!
This is Jake's first time in his swing...he still isn't too sure what he thinks about it. We think he's just needs to grow a little bit more so he fits it better.

Jake's first nap in his bouncy seat...we are very happy about this!


TUMMY TIME!!! Jake is starting to push his head up already!


Daisy thought it was family tummy time...this picture cracks me up!!

He has changed so much since we brought him home...his hair is getting so blonde now! And he is starting to stay awake more and more during the day. We can start playing with him little by little!

Daddy and mini-me

Jake is working on his push ups! He is even better at pushing up when he lays on mommy or daddy's chest, he is so strong!

Night-night time, getting rocked by mommy

JAKE'S FIRST DOCTOR'S VISIT

Today Jake got to meet his pediatrician at his scheduled check-up. He has gained 8 oz since we left the hospital Sunday, which puts his weight back up to 7 lbs, 8 0z. She said he is a very healthy little guy! He is SO strong...he has started lifting his head up on his own when we hold him and today Stephen saw him roll from side to side in his pack-n-play! He has just a tiny case of jaundice, but the doctor isn't worried and says it should clear up on it's own...we just make sure he gets lots of sun during the day. So far, he is such a good baby, we are keeping our fingers crossed he stays that way!

JAKE'S FIRST BATH

Jake thought it was very cold!
Stephen had to do most of the hard part b/c of my c-section

Jake luuuuuves getting his hair washed

Almost all done

The finished product: clean baby!

Stephen and I decided to be brave last night and give Jake his first bath. We tried to remember the tips from childcare class and we think we did a pretty good job! He wasn't so much a fan of the bath part, but he LOVED having his hair washed!

THE TYLER FAMILY GOES HOME!

Stephen gets Jake buckled in
Jake is ready to go!

So ready to go home!

Daddy got to carry Jake

Jake wore a "lil slugger" onesie and a sports blanket home

Jake would like to place an order

We were discharged from the hospital on Sunday afternoon and Stephen and I were both excited and nervous at the same time! We know the next few weeks are going to be crazy, but we are also ready to get home and find whatever "routine" you can with a newborn. ( I know all of you who are already parents are laughing at us right now!) My mom is staying with us this week and I know she is going to be a big help. Daisy has met her new baby brother and so far she has been really good. She just isn't too sure what is going on yet. Here are some pics of us leaving the hospital and taking Jake for his first drive-thru experience at Taco Bueno.

FATHER-SON MOMENTS

Jake loves to just stare at his daddy
This is one of my favorites!

Is it football season yet?

The boys are worn out!

Here are some of my favorite Daddy-Jake moments so far. Those of y'all who know Stephen, know how much he has always wanted to be a father. He is such a natural at it! He has been such a huge help to me as I recover and calming all of my first time mommy fears. It is very clear that he and Jake already have a very special bond!

VISITORS---DAY 3

Aunt Lori and cousin Julianna
Uncle Kevin

Aunt Lori

Grandpa Perkowski

Day 3 was a little rough for the new mommy and daddy, but we survived. Sleep deprevation is definitely catching up with us. The hospital gave us a complimentary "congratulations meal," steak and lobster, which he had for lunch...even if we had to wait to eat it an hour after it was delivered to the room...yes, parenthood has begun! Grandpa Perkowski came back from his work trip and got to meet his grandson. Jake got to meet his Aunt Lori and Uncle Kevin when the Ruml family came to visit.

THE TYLER FAMILY---DAY TWO

mommy showing her baby boy some lovin'
cousin Debbie came to visit

daddy and mommy put on jakes 1st "official outifit" for pictures


aunt paige came to visit

uncle dave and cousin mia love Jake

2 brothers and a baby

cousing Mikaela holding Jake

Day 2 was a good day for the Tyler family. We didn't get as much sleep the night before, not because Jake was fussy, but because we had to work so hard to wake him up for his feedings! So our overall amount of sleep was not very much. We had my mom and Stephen's dad with us most of the day. Jake was doing his "baby thing"---eating lots and sleeping lots :-) Stephen got to run home for a couple of hours break and a decent shower, which made him very happy! The hospital photographer came by and took pictures of Jake, which means Daddy and I got to dress him in his first "official" outfit today. The pictures were adorable and I've sent out the email proof for most of you that I have emails for. We have survived 2 days of being parents now and we have already learned a lot, but know there is still a lot to learn.