A Day in the Life

Honestly nothing too exciting is going on other than trying to figure out how to make our sweet little Jackson stop crying! We think he has colic. Based on what we've read, he has all of the symptoms. So we have been trying any and all suggestions (within reason) in hopes of soothing his pain...lots of patting, turning him on his back, turning him on his stomach, gas drops, gripe water, warm wash cloth in baby oil, massages, laying him on my chest, laying him on Jeremy's chest, bouncing him up and down.... Last night he pretty much cried for two hours before we finally got him settled down. I'm just so thankful that Jeremy is willing to help me out. All of that crying can make you go crazy! Plus it's just so hard to see your sweet little baby in pain. Last night we were the most successful with having him sleep on his stomach on Jeremy's chest.  We will see how it goes tonight. Each day is a new adventure...the little king likes to keep us on our toes!

I've started back walking. The weather has been pretty nice here the last couple of days. I'm up to about two miles and Jackson really likes the ride. I think he likes the bouncing in the stroller, the sights and sounds, and fresh air. It's great for both of us. Plus we have such awesome neighbors! I always run into someone who stops to chat and who wants to see the baby. They usually invite us in for a bit. So today me and Jackson chatted with Bobby and Maxine and they gave their suggestions about colic...lots of burping! I agree!

In other news, tomorrow is a big day in the Isley house. Jackson goes back to the dermatologist to get a final check up. We've been praying for only good news. I really think everything will be fine, but prayer never hurts! Then Thumper is going to the vet! YIKES!!!! I'm feeling really sorry for the little guy. He's staying over night and getting fixed in the morning. They say he should be back to his old self in three or four days! I really hope so. He's been hanging out inside today before walking the green mile.

Other than that we are starting to work on our yard. We are having someone come and spray next week. All of our neighbors have it done and their yards look great.  After we get it sprayed we are going to plant some seed. Hopefully our yard won't be the eye sore on the block!

I thought I'd post some of our pictures we had taken back when I was pregnant. Just for fun. It's hard to believe that was just six weeks ago!

 It's a good thing Lianna sent us this jersey before Manning stopped playing for the colts!

Isn't he so sweet! Anyone know any other colic remedies?!

Sacrificial Love

I have the best husband! Yesterday was a bit of a rough day with baby JAI, so when Jeremy got home he took the baby and I went to the store to get out of the house. (I never thought going to the grocery store would be a welcomed event.) Anyway, when I got home Jeremy had picked up the front room and organized my stuff on the coffee table, then he made dinner and cleaned up the kitchen. Then the best thing of all...he took all of the night shifts so I could sleep from 9pm-6am! It was the best gift ever! I just hope he can make it through the work day today. He said last night wasn't too bad... thanks to the suggestion of a friend, we've started using gas drops at every feeding. JAI's poor little tummy hurts a lot, so that results in lots of crying. Last night we started using the drops and Jeremy said it was better. Here's how I found them this morning...too cute!

 

Sacrificial love is self-sacrifice with the pure motivation to alleviate the suffering of others.

Mission accomplished! 

5 Weeks!

I can't believe that Jackson is 5 weeks today! The time is really flying by-in one big blur! Jeremy and I are trying to take turns at night to take care of him so that we can get a little bit of continuous sleep. We are definitely trying to enjoy the snuggle time with baby JAI, but sometimes it's rough when it's 4:00 in the morning. Here are a few of Baby JAI's tricks: pooping, peeing through lots of clothes and on his dad, tooting, burping, trying to hold up his head, crying whenever his parents do something other than hold him, looking around, and making some cute little cooing and sighing sounds! He really is super cute, and every day I thank God for our miracle boy!

I think he looks like his daddy. We found some baby pictures of Jeremy at around the same age, and they were both born with a lot of hair!

Here are a few of Jackson's first experiences during his five weeks of life in the cold, hard world outside the womb:                   

  

First walk

 

   First Bath        

                                  

 

First trip home

 

   

First hug from Grandma Jean

 

 

Snuggle time with Daddy

                             

First time at the Dr.

   

Meeting Grandpa Isley 

 

 

    First Photo Shoot

There are so many other things that he has been exposed to! It really makes me realize how much he is learning and my eyes are being opened to things that I've taken for granted. I think God has taught me so much through my pregnancy and these first five weeks! The theme I'm picking up on the most is the importance of trusting God. I like to be in control. I want to be in control. But I am not in control. I have to trust that God loves my boy more than I do. That is so hard to believe, but it's true. I'm constantly worrying about our sweet little guy, but why? I just need to sit back, pray daily, and trust in the creator God.

On a side note, I've also been learning that when the baby sleeps, I better sleep. And when the baby sleeps, I better shower and go potty. If not, I may not get another chance!

Well I hear the little king beckoning! It's a hard-knock life!