Blessed

My Mom left last night after 6 wonderful weeks together.  As I was crying in the car on the way home from the airport, I realized how blessed I was to be able to cry over this situation.  Not everyone gets the chance to cry because their Mom has been with them 6 weeks and now they will miss them.   Not everyone would want to cry after being with their Mom for 6 weeks or if they did they might cry for joy :)  So, needless to say, I am very blessed to have such a wonderful Mom who was willing to fly all the way to Saudi Arabia to live with us for 6 weeks. Who helped keep me sane with a new baby, helped keep us fed, clothes washed, and kept me entertained while feeding.  We really didn't do a whole lot while she was here besides take care of the baby but it sure was great to have company.  
Now I have to try to remember how to live in my house without someone always there to talk to or hand Jacob off to if I need to do something. Jacob now has to learn how to not be held all day in order to let this Mom cook dinner and wash clothes.  The first couple days will be hard but I know eventually we will get used to our new life. Every time I want to cry, I think of the joy of having such a wonderful mother. I am truly blessed. Hopefully I can be the same for my precious boy. 

 * Thanks to my Dad for loaning Mom out


Did I mention I also have a fantastic mother-in-law.  She was able to stay with us for 4 weeks and help with Jacob, cleaning, food, and also keep us entertained.  Not many people want to spend that much time with their in-laws but I appreciated every moment. Marvetta and my Mom helped each other out with baby stuff and the not as much fun stuff like laundry.  We are so grateful for all of her help.  It's such a blessing to have 2 wonderful Mom's around to get advice from and to help get me started in my mom-hood. She did raise a pretty fantastic son!

One Month

Jacob is officially one month old (I'm a little late on this post so actually he is older) and I can't believe how much our world has changed.  Everyone tells you all about how much your life will change but you can't really grasp it until you experience it.  Our life has changed. Now there is this little helpless person that depends solely on us to take of him and provide for him.  What a responsibility! I have loved getting to know our little boy and experience the joy he brings to the world.  Jacob's first month has been very eventful.  He has met his grandparents, gone on walks, laid by the pool, eaten at Chilis, Outback Steakhouse, Patya, and Applebees. He has been to a birthday party, had a 4th of July party, and invited all his girlfriends over for lunch.  He has been weighed, measured, and photographed. Here are some of his first month stats.


- weighed in at 8lbs 13 oz.- gained 2 lbs in 1 month
- 22" long - grown 1.5" since birth
- Eats about 3-4 oz a feeding and is doing well with breastfeeding
- Jacob typically go to bed around 11:30pm and then sleep until around 3 or 3:30. Then I take a bottle and sleep until about 7:30.
- I have been very blessed with lots of help. Either my Mom or Micah's have been giving Jacob the middle of the night feeding so I can get a solid amount of sleep= Amazing
- Jacob hated diaper changes, baths, and generally being naked. But he's starting to get used to it. 
- I've had lots of baths and just like diaper changes, at first I hated them. Now they aren't so bad.
- Jake does great at tummy time but doesn't last very long. 
- On his one month birthday he rolled from his tummy to his back
- I've been on walks, went to the pool, had a 4th of July party, and visited Khobar
- We are still waiting on my passport but are hoping it arrives soon


We love our little boy so much and can't believe how much he has changed our lives. He is such a sweet wonderful boy.  I thank God everyday for allowing us to be his parents.

We love our little man so much!!

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