More pics from 12 weeks...

I discovered that the little man is now fitting into some of his clothes sized for babies of the age of 3 months. So that's pretty cool. Here are some additional pics of his new and outgoing wardrobe...

9lbs 7oz!

Man does this kid get bigger everyday! My biceps will be bulging in no time!

We went to the developmental doctor yesterday to make sure little John is on track with all his growing, skills and movements. The report is that he is doing great and even better than what is expected for his gestational age! We are super proud of him! And of course, he weighed in at a chunky 9lbs and 7.5 oz. Here are some pics of our twelve weeker!

Our 9 Pound Muffin

It is so amazing to watch the little man grow! At our last DR appointment he was tipping the scales at 8lbs 9oz. SO with his tremendous rate of weight gain, I estimate him to be about 9lbs today! We see more personality each day and he even sleeps for four hours at night! What a treat for mom!

Well now that he is a "real baby" size we can also utilize the benefits of tools such as the Baby Bjorn and his swing. He is loving it and so are we!

In this batch we have pics in a Christmas outfit that finally fits, fun with bath time and a couple others. Hope you enjoy - we certainly are!

Booface Cottonpants

So I don't kow why we as parents are inspired to talk in complete nonsense to our little guy, but it has definitely been a side effect of a cute little baby. "Booface Cottonpants" is one of our favorite nicknames of unknown origin for little John, who is now weighing in at a plump 8lbs. Here are some more pictures of you know who...

In Due Time

Well, Tuesday the 27th was John's Due Date. I remember last summer, when I was 3 months pregnant, and on our fishing trip to Canada in memory of my dad, I caught the trip's biggest fish - a 7+ pound Northern Pike. As I held that fish I remember thinking, "this is what my baby will weigh when he is born." Well, I was off that mark by about half. But if he had been born yesterday my original estimate would have been spot on.

We weighed John last night and he came in at a whopping 7lbs and 2oz! Needless to say we are so excited and proud of our growing boy. To celebrate, I present a little photo montage with some shots requested by Nan West. Enjoy!


On the scale


Chillin' with the homies...


Grrrr...We are Bears!!!


naked baby time


in mommy's homecoming outfit

7 weeks on the outside

Well here we are just days away from our original parole date and I must say we are all adjusting to life on the outside just fine. John is growing more and more each day which has included a dimple on his right cheek! We even experienced our very first projectile poo at a 3am diaper change!

We love wearing our "big boy" clothes, especially this outfit from Grandma and Grandpa Partridge.

Stay tuned to this space on Tuesday the 27th because we should have some due date statistics to share!

Hope you are all well!!!

Who you callin' Preemie?

As I was dressing Not-As-Little John this morning I noticed something - his feet were about to break through the bottom of his jammies. I guess this makes senses as he gained over a half pound and grew over one inch in last week alone! So our little Grow Worm will be saying "Sayonara" to his preemie duds and "Bring it On" to his "Newborn" attire. Not too shabby to be donning the newborn duds two weeks before your due date, eh?